I am a competent Functional Applications Specialist I well-versed in assisting users with diverse computer system, mobile device and peripheral equipment problems. Familiar with security standards and usability optimization. Effectively operates autonomously to troubleshoot and fix concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Functional Applications Specialist I
Fairfax County Public Schools
2017.12 - Current
Serve as a back-up to Functional Applications Specialist II
First line of troubleshooting technology issues for the department of Human Resources
Changed backup tapes for servers twice a week, also mounted a new server that is going to replace 3-4 other servers
Responsible for keeping track of server back-up tapes, replacing, and reporting hardware failures in server room as needed
Responsible for configuring and maintaining mobile charging carts for laptops and iPads
Responsible for updating technology equipment and disposing or donating older equipment to other departments/schools
Responsible for maintaining technology equipment for the department
Responsible for purchasing and maintaining toner cartridges for copiers, network printers and desktop printers for Human Resources and Payroll staff
Point of contact for external vendors to address technology needs such as repairs, purchases and setting up new equipment
Responsible for working with different departments to complete technology projects
Formatted hard drives from desktops and laptops to get them ready to be donated or disposed of
Trained Principals and Assistant Principals on how to use Skype and how to troubleshoot errors within Skype
Responsible for maintaining user and group security for network resources
Granting permissions to different users depending on their job title and responsibilities
Troubleshooting Network and Local printers when they go down or go offline
Changing toner, changing Maintenance Kits, changing waste toner bottles, changing print/copy/scanner setting for the convenience of the users
Installing Network and Local Printers and making sure users could print to the printers
Backing up address books from old printers to add to the new printer, adding people to scanner address book
Troubleshooting applications when they fail or are unresponsive
Setting up computers at users' desk and making sure all their files and important information is transferred from their old computer to their new computer
Such as moving their files and documents from their C: drive to their H: drive and moving their personal folders on outlook to their H: drive
Setting up different profiles on users' outlook corresponding to their permissions
Troubleshooting desk phones when they are unresponsive or frozen
Help download necessary software on users' computer from our shared drive or from the manufacture's website, download necessary drivers to desktops and laptops such as processor driver's computer BIOS drivers, video drivers, audio drivers, hardware drivers
Set up Skype interviews for the School Board Panel and help set up 6 different Skype accounts on laptops for them to be used in Principal Pool interviews
Point of contact for all phone (cellular and IP Phone) requests
Troubleshooting and updating the latest software on iPads and getting them setting them up for users, job fairs and connecting them to the Network
Troubleshooting different equipment in different conference rooms and setting up A/V equipment for presentations and interviews
Helping set up and troubleshoot scanners at users' desk and download necessary software for the scanners from the shared drive
Help set up a desktop and a laptop to test a new IT image that has Office 365 to see if it's compatible with the database that users' use on a day-to-day basis
Upgrading all of HR users' desktops, so everyone will be running on Win 10, MS Office 365
Responsible for assisting users with their computer issues via tickets using a ticketing system (BMC Remedy), phone calls and emails.
Bank Teller
CAPITAL ONE BANK
2016.06 - 2017.11
Help customers make deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments, receiving mail deposits, selling cashier checks, redeeming saving bonds, using a TCR
Walking customers through the process of applying for a credit card
Answering questions over the phone and in person, helping scan documents to different departments
Lobby leadership, helping customers in the lobby with application issues on their phones
Helping customers with their finances, refer customers to other bank services like platform
Working with large amounts of cash and helping process everything in the ATMs
Complying with Bank operations and securities; maintaining customer confidence and protect bank operations
Contribute in team effort by helping set up for events and helping finish group projects
Taking on responsibility in a certain areas like customer service and making sure to check up on everyone and coach when coaching is needed
Crossed trained helping customer on platform side when bankers are busy
Helping customers apply for credit cards, online banking, helping customers call the credit card department when customers need help with a credit card problem
Troubleshoot TCR when they would act up and start freezing
Working closely with IT Service Desk in trouble shooting frozen and unresponsive applications
Troubleshooting printers when they would stop working or go offline
Helping set up local printers and making sure coworkers could print to them
Helping troubleshoot phone systems when they would go down.
A/V Technician (Volunteer Work)
PALMERA PRODUCTIONS
2013.06 - 2017.01
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations
Diagnose and resolve media system problems
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with video feed
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment
Notify supervisors when major and minor equipment repairs are needed
Design layouts of A/V equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums of effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks and audio productions, using audio recording and editing equipment
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs using Adobe suite
Produced professional recordings
Performed audio and video installations in various facilities and venues.
US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the General Counsel
URBAN ALLIANCE PAID INTERN
2015.01 - 2015.08
Interned part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer in a professional environment
Used various amounts of resources to update important books
Transferred data from different websites onto Excel and Microsoft Office
(Microsoft Word/PowerPoint) Presented my experience to various amount of people and managers
Packaged books and sent them to different departments
Interacted with different types of people such as of a different race, age, and different job titles
(From Electrical engineers to Legal attorneys) Attended weekly professional development workshops with topics ranging from networking to financial literacy, to business etiquette
Delivered a 5-7-minute PowerPoint presentation reflecting on my internship experience to a panel of judges.
Education
High School Diploma -
TC Williams High School
Virginia, United States
06.2015
Skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitasking abilities
Able to take orders and adapt to a new environment
Group oriented
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Great communication skills
Experience in customer service
Experience in sales
Experience using computers (Excel, Microsoft Office, Logic Pro, Adobe Suite)
Quick learner and willing to learn
Up-selling and Cross-selling
Attention to detail, financial Skills, Financial Software and Documentation skills
Software Upgrades
Report Preparation
Friendly and Patient
Hardware and Software Configuration
Tracking and Documentation
Hardware Configuration
Collaborative Team Player
Security Protocols
Staff education and training
User Support
Problem-Solving
Call Center Operations
Customer Service
Help Desk Support
Hardware and Software Repair
Certification
CompTIA Security + 03/2024
Timeline
Functional Applications Specialist I
Fairfax County Public Schools
2017.12 - Current
Bank Teller
CAPITAL ONE BANK
2016.06 - 2017.11
US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the General Counsel