Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Rackspace
02.2007 - 07.2022
Proficient in managing all aspects of Admin teams including but not limited to: Interviewing personnel, Hiring, Training, Performance managing, Daily workload assignments, Ticket Queues, Customer Phone Calls, Staffing Coverage, Motivate team members, Conduct Performance Reviews, Deliver Employee Evaluations, Bi-Weekly 1x1’s, Merits and Promotions, Providing constant feedback
Serve as a customer escalation when required to ensure we meet the needs of the customer and find solutions to any roadblocks that may arise
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis sessions for major incidents to include creating action items and verifying completion from all parties involved
Help employees develop and achieve personal career objectives
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Currently holding a Government FedRamp Clearance
Manage a Standardization sub-team of senior admins that ensures all documentation articles are kept current, and all admins agree and comply.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Managed Backup Admin I-III
Rackspace
02.2007 - 02.2011
Acquired the technical skills to properly manage customers backup environments
Quickly advanced from L1 to L3 by constantly learning and training
Hands on experience providing complete technical support over the phone and in person
Trusted as a technical escalation and mentor to my peers.
Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Systems Technology
Hallmark University
07.2006
Skills
Team Leadership
Team Collaboration
Project Management Expertise
Customer Satisfaction
Critical Thinking
Technical Support
Complex Problem-Solving
Operational Efficiency
Timeline
Manager
Rackspace
02.2007 - 07.2022
Managed Backup Admin I-III
Rackspace
02.2007 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Systems Technology