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Jermaine Watson

South Charleston,United States

Summary


Professional helpdesk professional with hands-on experience in IT support. Skilled in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical problem-solving. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with proven ability to handle changing needs and priorities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Technical Analyst

Peraton
10.2012 - 09.2024

● Assist and Support desktop software, PC/laptop hardware, desktop operating systems, printers, network access, telephones, mobile devices, remote connectivity, and other relevant technology.

● Assist with troubleshooting of peripheral hardware such as docking stations, printers, mice, keyboards, and monitors.

● Assist with troubleshooting of Microsoft Office 365 applications and licensing, including OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

● Perform password resets on applicable systems and account access related calls

● Follow up on unresolved ticket status on behalf of the customer

● Assists users with computer hardware and/or software applications (e.g. website access,Web browser application, email setup, troubleshooting, etc.)

● Troubleshoot, analyze, resolve, track, escalate and document all incidents and requests.

● Assist with Network and troubleshoot network connectivity problems.

● Assists with troubleshooting for remote users using VPN

● Assist with onboarding of new users’ equipment setup

● Immediately escalate any issue identified as security-related.

● Document all aspects of the interaction in the ticketing system.

● Apply best practice troubleshooting techniques to identify problem, investigate cause, and recommend solution

● Keep customers informed of progress and status of calls/tickets throughout the resolution

● Resolve customer issues within an appropriate SLA MTTR timeframe or escalate to Tier II for resolution following documented escalation procedures and process

● Respond to and diagnose problems through discussions with users using problem recognition, research, isolation, and resolution steps

● Other duties outlined by the leadership team

IT Technical Analyst - Team Lead

DXC Technologies
10.2012 - 06.2018
  • Provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware
  • Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
  • Walk agent customer through the problem-solving processes when needed
  • Resolve’s technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems
  • Follow up’s with customers to ensure issue has been resolved in a timely manner
  • Great understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer-oriented

IT Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2012 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software
  • Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determines and implements solution
  • Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
  • Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
  • Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
  • Walk the customer through the problem-solving processes
  • Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
  • Provide accurate information on IT products or services
  • Record events, problems, and resolutions within Service Desk
  • Follow-up and update customer status and information
  • Windows 7, Mac OS X, Google Collaboration Apps and Office 365
  • Active Directory maintenance
  • Mac and PC hardware, Printers, scanners, computer peripherals, Mobile devices (iOS, Android)

IT Help Desk Analyst

CNSI
10.2012 - 05.2016
  • Taking initial telephone or email inquiries and troubleshooting and managing relatively simple hardware, software or network problems
  • Walk the customer through the problem-solving processes
  • Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
  • Provide accurate information on IT products or services
  • Record events, problems, and resolutions within Service Desk
  • Follow-up and update customer status and information
  • Windows 7, Mac OS X, Google Collaboration Apps and Office 365
  • Active Directory maintenance
  • Mac and PC hardware, Printers, scanners, computer peripherals, Mobile devices (iOS, Android)
  • Client PC connectivity, ethernet, TCP/IP, and VPN
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software
  • Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problem, and determines and implements solution
  • Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
  • Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
  • Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers

Quality Assurance Specialist

TRG Customer Solutions
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Company Overview: Quality Assurance Division
  • Ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality service
  • By maintaining rigorous standards and providing constructive feedback to agents
  • Establishing internal quality standards: Setting clear, measurable standards that align with the company’s goals and ensure a consistent approach to customer service
  • Quality monitoring of customer interactions across channels: Regularly monitoring calls, emails, live chats to assess the quality of service that agents provide
  • Performing QA evaluations: Conducting thorough evaluations of customer interactions to identify strengths and areas for improvement in agent performance
  • Giving feedback to agents: Providing constructive feedback, highlighting their strengths and offering personalized training sessions to help them learn and improve
  • Identifying training requirements: Analyzing and spotting patterns in agent performance to create training that addresses skill gaps and enhances service delivery
  • Analyzing and reporting on QA metrics, KPIs, and overall call center performance: Analyzing data and generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall call center performance to track progress and identify trends
  • Ensuring a positive, development-focused culture: Fostering a positive, friendly culture of continuous improvement and professional development, encouraging agents to strive for excellence in every interaction
  • Quality Assurance Division

IT Help Desk Analyst

TRG Customer Solutions
10.2008 - 10.2011
  • Served as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
  • Performed remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent troubleshooting
  • Carefully listened to customer to understand customer issues
  • Troubleshot issue to isolate issues (iCAD)
  • Utilized available resources to identify appropriate solutions for customers
  • Explain product features and benefits, answering questions and setting proper expectations for customer inquiries
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through effective call resolution
  • Windows 7, Mac OS X, Google Collaboration Apps and Office 365
  • Dispatched Technicians for On-Site troubleshooting

Education

Some College Coursework Completed - Culinary

The Art Institute Of Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA

Some College Coursework Completed - Earth Science, African History

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA

Some College Coursework Completed - Photography

El Camino Community College
Torrance, CA

Diploma -

St. Albans High School
St. Albans, WV
01.2000

Skills

  • IT service management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Self motivation
  • Time management abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Quality Assurance
  • Troubleshooting

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

IT Technical Analyst

Peraton
10.2012 - 09.2024

IT Technical Analyst - Team Lead

DXC Technologies
10.2012 - 06.2018

IT Technical Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2012 - 05.2017

IT Help Desk Analyst

CNSI
10.2012 - 05.2016

Quality Assurance Specialist

TRG Customer Solutions
10.2011 - 10.2012

IT Help Desk Analyst

TRG Customer Solutions
10.2008 - 10.2011

Some College Coursework Completed - Earth Science, African History

West Los Angeles College

Some College Coursework Completed - Photography

El Camino Community College

Diploma -

St. Albans High School

Some College Coursework Completed - Culinary

The Art Institute Of Los Angeles
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