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Fabien Benjamin

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Confident Computer Technician with expertise in help desk environments, assisting both employees and customers with technical issues. Great at empathizing with end users as well as conflict resolution and deescalation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender, Server, Cook

Quinton's Bar And Deli
11.2022 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Desktop Support (Contract)

RSM
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware, and network issues.
  • Deployed and maintained desktop systems to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
  • Developed detailed documentation for internal procedures and processes to promote consistency among team members.
  • Assigned users software licenses.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Security

J & A Tap
12.2018 - 06.2021

Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.

  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.

Data Entry (Contract)

Sapiens
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Research state websites and gather relevant documents and format them into Excel documents.
  • Improved database integrity by regularly updating records to ensure relevancy and accuracy of information.

Technical Support (Contract)

TaxAct
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Troubleshooted official TaxAct software and web application for inbound customers, placed orders, answered questions and educated customers on software features.
  • Upon the end of the Tax Season, worked as a sales representative.
  • Managed high-pressure situations with professionalism and empathy, leading to increased client trust and loyalty.

Self Employed / Freelance PC Technician

07.2014 - 05.2018
  • Installation and upgrade to Windows 10, malware scanning and mitigation, backed up and restoration of PCs, installation of home theater PCs, Forward DNS with blacklist (network level ad-blocking).

Intelligence Analyst

US Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • (Physical) access control procedures for sensitive materials, classified information and materials security, intelligence analysis, message processing procedures, message traffic analysis, process analysis and improvement, proofreading/editing and creation of intelligence briefings, surveillance techniques, and technical writing
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to support proactive security measures and contingency planning.
  • Enhanced intelligence analysis by streamlining data collection and processing methodologies.


Education

ASSOCIATES SECURITY AND VIRTUALIZATION - AAS Information Technology - Security and Virtualization

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2019

Skills

  • Command line/terminal Interface experience
  • Linux familiarity
  • Hardware/Software Configuration
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Active Directory basics
  • Remote access technologies (SSH & RDS)
  • VPN Configuration
  • Virtualization and Containerization
  • Help Desk Operations
  • Remote Support
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Wireless Networking

Accomplishments

Spring 2018 Cyber Defense Competition Team took first place in State Finals

Competed in National Competition (2019), Standard Good Conduct Awards during US Army Career.


Awards

  • Spring 2018 CDC Team took first place in State competition
  • Competed in National Competition (2019)
  • Standard Good Conduct Awards during US Army Career

Timeline

Bartender, Server, Cook

Quinton's Bar And Deli
11.2022 - Current

Desktop Support (Contract)

RSM
03.2021 - 10.2022

Data Entry (Contract)

Sapiens
12.2020 - 02.2021

Technical Support (Contract)

TaxAct
12.2019 - 07.2020

Security

J & A Tap
12.2018 - 06.2021

Self Employed / Freelance PC Technician

07.2014 - 05.2018

Intelligence Analyst

US Army
01.2007 - 01.2011

ASSOCIATES SECURITY AND VIRTUALIZATION - AAS Information Technology - Security and Virtualization

Kirkwood Community College
Fabien Benjamin