Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Jacqueline Groenewold

Springfield,IL

Summary

Confident Computer Technician with expertise in help desk environments, assisting both employees and customers with technical issues.


- Valid Class D license

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Levi, Ray & Shoup

Systems Engineer Intern
02.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Completed project documentation, updated and distributed to appropriate project personnel.
  • Documented system changes performed to maintain accurate operating records.
  • Assisted in engineering information systems software and hardware to support applications and control systems.
  • Collaborated with Systems Engineers to determine solutions to observed issues.
  • Maintained non-critical software products to aid in operation and maintenance of system.
  • Collaborated with engineering staff during early project stages to develop effective strategies for implementation.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.

Ulta Beauty Inc.

Beauty Advisor
08.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Recommended specific hair and beauty products to meet individual customer needs.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Trained new staff in product knowledge and customer service protocols.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Western Illinois University

Computer Lab Assistant
08.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Supported all computer lab operations.
  • Provided instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
  • Diagnosed hardware problems and fixed faults or contacted appropriate repair service.
  • Handled lab equipment, cleaned keyboards, monitors, and disk drives.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical support and assistance over phone and in person.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Updated, cleaned and maintained computer hardware

City Of Sterling, Illinois

Municipal Band Musician
01.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Fulfilled roles in performances, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Performed in shows.

Team Corn & Soil

Crew Leader
05.2017 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Removed tassels by hand from tops of corn plants to prevent self-pollination.
  • Tracked male and female row planting to detassel correct plants.
  • Led team of 50+ skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Managed wage raises for farm personnel.

McDonald's, PDI FOODS

Cashier
05.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Pioneer

Corn Detasseler
06.2010 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Worked in harsh weather conditions to accomplish necessary planting, cultivation and harvesting work for corn crop.
  • Removed tassels by hand from tops of corn plants to prevent self-pollination.
  • Tracked male and female row planting to detassel correct plants.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.

Education

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
12.2021

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework:

Principles of Computer Science

Computer Forensics

Data Structures I & II

Computer Organization

Intro to Information Systems

Net Fundamentals

Unix

Switching and Routing I

Web Tech

Database System

Software Engineering I & II

Network Security

Operating Systems

Secure Code & Design

Digital Ethics

Networks

Python Data

Linux System Administration

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Hardware Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Help Desk Software
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Configuration
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Mac Systems
  • Windows Systems

Timeline

Systems Engineer Intern

Levi, Ray & Shoup
02.2023 - 08.2024

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
08.2022 - 02.2023

Computer Lab Assistant

Western Illinois University
08.2018 - 12.2020

Crew Leader

Team Corn & Soil
05.2017 - 07.2017

Cashier

McDonald's, PDI FOODS
05.2015 - 05.2017

Municipal Band Musician

City Of Sterling, Illinois
01.2015 - 12.2017

Corn Detasseler

Pioneer
06.2010 - 08.2014

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
Jacqueline Groenewold