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Jacob Gould

Jacob Gould

Business Applications Analyst
Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Knowledgeable IT Manager and Analyst offering 12 years of Healthcare industry IT success. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Information Technology Help Desk Supervisor

Pine Rest CMHS
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2019 - Current
  • Leads 6 person team supporting 2000+ employees.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Established organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
  • Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use.
  • Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

Business Application Analyst

Pine Rest CMHS
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2014 - Current
  • R1 for multiple mission critical systems for 2000+ employees (Time & Attendance, SharePoint, O365).
  • Project Lead for multiple SharePoint migrations (2007 -> 2013 -> Online).
  • Organization lead on projects dealing directly with customer, consultant and external contractor; implementing org-wide process and system changes successfully.
  • Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.

Help Desk Analyst

Pine Rest CMHS
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2011 - 08.2014
  • Documented support interactions for future reference.
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support for 2000+ end users.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
01.2010 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2007 - 05.2010

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

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Software

SharePoint Administration

Microsoft O365 Administration

Microsoft Power Automate

Centricity Time & Attendance

Microsoft Exchange

Exchange Online

Microsoft Teams

Active Directory

Solar Winds Web Help Desk

Certification

CompTIA Network+

Timeline

Information Technology Help Desk Supervisor

Pine Rest CMHS
04.2019 - Current

CompTIA Network+

01-2017

Business Application Analyst

Pine Rest CMHS
08.2014 - Current

ASPE - Fortis College

04-2014

Help Desk Analyst

Pine Rest CMHS
04.2011 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University
01.2010 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Grand Rapids Community College
06.2007 - 05.2010
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