Proactive manager with demonstrated employee recruitment abilities, leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
Symantec Corporation
07.2012 - 06.2018
Recruited, interviewed, and hired over 40 new employees
Implemented mentoring programs to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Managed various support teams of up to 25 members
Managed Performance and Pay Review cycles annually
Facilitated the re-introduction of a live call transfer system for all of global technical support
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
TSE, Principal TSE, Team Lead
Symantec Corporation
10.2006 - 07.2012
Supported Ghost Solution Suite, pcAnywhere, Backup Exec System Recovery, and Deployment Solution
Monitoring and reviewing of Tier 1 cases
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Created public facing knowledge base articles
Handled customer escalations
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Acted as liaison between Engineering and Technical Support
Led knowledge sharing calls
Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
Created and delivered training for existing employees and new hires
Traveled to Chennai, India to train the first outsourced support team
Acted as new hire mentor
Owner
Eugene Computer Solutions, LLC
01.2011 - 12.2013
Performed over 200 house calls for small business customers and home customers
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
New PC setups
Diagnose/repair software and hardware issues
Provided training and step-by-step documentation for non-technical customers
Virus/spyware/malware removal
Helpdesk Technician
Monaco Coach Corporation
06.2003 - 05.2006
One of four employees providing direct, hands on service to 200+ employees at Monaco's corporate headquarters in Coburg and Harrisburg, OR
Responsible for maintaining and upgrading 15+ models of Dell laptops and desktops, telephone switches, CNC machinery, and multi-function copy machines
Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
End-user training
Creation of company published knowledge base articles
Call Center Specialist
Monaco Coach Corporation
06.2003 - 06.2004
Delivered exceptional customer service as the first point of contact to all level employees by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network malfunctions
Acted as a liaison between all groups within IT
Kept employees informed about the status of their requests
Received multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
Senior Principal Software Engineer at Gendigital INC/Symantec Corporation/NortonLifeLock, USASenior Principal Software Engineer at Gendigital INC/Symantec Corporation/NortonLifeLock, USA