Experienced client-focused help desk technician with skills in configuring computers, servers, and peripheral devices to meet company and security standards. Proficient in managing permissions, filters, and file sharing for smooth operations. Committed to enhancing team success through problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Excited to leverage expertise in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 IT Consultant and Analyst
Self Employed
06.2018 - Current
Managing a small group of business and personal clients.
Duties covered in contract agreements include, on call remote assistance.
Software and system upgrades, to product purchasing and installation.
Maintaining system and network overviews for clients.
Performing system upgrades within healthcare offices.
Data migration
Provide training to the employees on the new software.
Meeting with clients after go live dates to ensure migrations were successfully brought over and being utilized currently.
Analyzed computer issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
Managed the firewall, network, and server monitoring both on- and off-site.
Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications.
Senior Help Desk Analyst
Sappi Fine Paper North America
12.2022 - 04.2025
Provide user support throughout the mill. Over 1,000 employees. With closing over 1,000 tickets annually
Supporting, installing, and managing devices ranging from Windows based PC's and Laptops, to iPhone's and iPads, to printers of all variety, to advanced Polycom and Crestron AV systems
Daily support to Microsoft 365 users. From application support to admin support on the Entra side
Provided training to new hires in regards to the company's technology
Device deployment. Ranging from one-off's, to mass (100+) PC deployment
Managed and support all AutoDesk Users
Project lead for redesigning conference rooms and their technology
VPN & RDP support
Configuration and advanced support for: Plant Applications, Pi, Mics, Factory Talk, Honeywell, Adobe, Rockwell, ADP, SAP, ODBC, BOBJ, Oracle, label printers, roll wrap printers, Palo Alto XDR, McAfee, Pi AF Client, Datalink, DataBuilder
Advanced Microsoft Excel plug-in support
After hours, weekend, and holiday support
IT Consultant & Technical Support
Seraph Technology Solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017
IT Consultant handing network administration roles and management for clients across the Chicago area.
Duties ranged and varied based on client and their specific needs.
Roles ranged from the extensiveness of network administration, to systems operations.
Providing advanced desktop support.
Including system imaging, network setups, data restoration, application specialists, printer repair, system repairs and upgrades.
Stationed per location as sole manager and technician
Additional roles were advanced AV manager in a high paced business atmosphere.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa, IL
06.2005
Skills
Technical desktop support
Technical network support
Data preservation and recovery
Support for Microsoft 365 applications
Administrative support for Microsoft Entra
Technical support for AutoDesk software
VOIP communication technology
Experience with diverse printer technologies
Expert video technical support
Virtual private network and RDP troubleshooting
Proficient in premium audio-visual installations
Technical training facilitation
Relevant Skills
Practiced troubleshooter with excellent diagnostics and repair abilities.
Boost system performance by thoroughly evaluating and correcting different hardware and software issues.
Knowledge of network administration, backup, security management, email systems and applications support.