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Jeffery Smith

Jeffery Smith

IT Support Specialist
San Jose,CA

Summary

Clear understanding of hardware and customer service with training in Cyber Security. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in IT. Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis, and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths are in providing comprehensive network design, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills within security frameworks.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 12.2021

Work History

IT Support Specialist

Blue River Technology
Santa Clara, California
07.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional customer first service.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced primarily Linux environments.
  • Mentored junior team members developing their Linux terminal expertise and improve overall team performance.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Linux, virtual platforms and cloud connectivity.
  • Improved system efficiency by implementing and optimizing various OS platform configurations.
  • Provided comprehensive support for various operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex Linux-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.

Technical Office Support Staff

California Department Of Veteran Affairs
Oceanside, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021

• Delivered technology end-user technology support across multiple platforms including Windows, Apple, Linux, and Android.
• Successfully balanced the need for a high level of customer service and rapid issue resolution.
• Implemented process changes that simplified digital signing software usage thus increasing utilization.
• Provided one on one end-user education for Windows365.
• Utilized VetPro to compose correspondence letters to explain the status of applications and request additional documentation.
• Assisted veterans face to face in navigating their documentation while respecting HIPPA privacy.

Maritime Enforcement Specialist

United States Coast Guard
San Diego, CA
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Instructed station policies and various certifications required for new members, resulting in their effective team coordination becoming a overall asset.
  • Boarded recreational and commercial vessels to check for compliance with laws.
  • Completed training courses for general enforcement and specific subjects such as anti-terrorism actions.
  • Completed and submitted thorough reports on incidents and observations.
  • Interviewed and detained individuals suspected of breaking United States maritime laws.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Analytically solved limitations allowing for quicker response times from 30 minutes to 5 minutes.

Honor Guard Member

United States Coast Guard
Alexandria, VA
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Represented Coast Guard service in front of foreign world leaders, dignitaries to include President Obama directly in over 300+ missions.
  • Kept extreme level of detailed care for uniform and displayed mastery of military customs during formal ceremonies.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
  • Showed mastery of skill for drills and military honors in laying to rest passing active duty members.
  • Instructed 20+ new personnel on perfecting skills in different qualifications making them effective team members.
  • Improved drill mastery through 1,200 hours per year with consistent hard work and dedication to flawless completion of highly visible missions.

Skills

Independent and Collaborative Worker

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Quote

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson

Software

Okta Dashboard Admin

Google Workspace Admin

Atlassian Admin

Slack Enterprise Admin

RealVNC Admin

Adobe Admin

JumpCloud Admin

MacOS, Linux, Windows Sysadmin

Bash Scripting

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

Blue River Technology
07.2022 - Current

Technical Office Support Staff

California Department Of Veteran Affairs
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Point Loma Nazarene University
01.2020 - 12.2021

Maritime Enforcement Specialist

United States Coast Guard
04.2016 - 08.2018

Honor Guard Member

United States Coast Guard
08.2012 - 08.2016
Jeffery SmithIT Support Specialist