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Joshua Thomas

Auburn,AL

Summary

Exceptional versatile Help Desk Technician with four years quickly and effectively resolving customers' technical issues. Dedicated to exceeding client expectations by verifying satisfactory resolutions for every submitted ticket. Skilled at maintaining positive communications even in stressful situations. Ready to leverage deep technical knowledge and amiable personal interactions to provide superlative technical responses. Experienced in providing network and software support to users and developing and implementing technical solutions. Adept at analyzing system performance and security to drive optimal user experience.

systems. Proven skill in resolving problems quickly on first call.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

WEX

IT Help Desk Technician
09.2021 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Most impactful statements first
  • Quantifiable/ actionable outcomes are preferred (think numbers/ percentages)
  • Performed tests of functionality, security, and performance of different workstations and devices.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.

Company Name

IT Technician
11.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Most impactful statements first
  • Quantifiable/ actionable outcomes are preferred (think numbers/ percentages)
  • Owned and progressively revamped sales new hire facilitation while scaling cohort sizes by > 50%
  • Collaborated with senior learning managers to design an accelerated development course for diverse professional level employees to navigate barriers to leadership and develop strategies for advancement
  • Provided constructive feedback to the subject matter expert (SME) on the design of the program
  • The results of this program increase the pipeline of diverse talent into leadership positions
  • Created and designed individualized, customized and creative ILT and hybrid training courses to align with learner needs
  • Identify various learning styles and implement flexibility modalities to keep learners connected to the curriculum and provide positive reinforcement to communicate needs and hurdles
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running smoothly.
  • Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
  • Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments as well as related software upgrade problems.
  • Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and monitors.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.

Education

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL

Associate of Arts from Computer Science
05-2025

University Overview

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation
  • Time Management
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Windows
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Tools
  • System
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Software updates
  • Printer setup
  • Asset management
  • Problem resolution
  • Wireless networking
  • Virus removal
  • Hardware configuration
  • Incident reporting
  • Software installation
  • Active directory
  • Ticket management
  • Hardware repair
  • System diagnostics
  • Remote support
  • Application support
  • Security protocols
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Service support
  • User credential management
  • Software diagnosis
  • Videoconferencing
  • Desktop support
  • Network diagnostics
  • Call recordkeeping
  • Hardware and peripherals
  • Access issue resolution
  • Network configuration
  • Script adherence
  • LAN/WAN
  • Windows 10
  • Mac systems
  • Product training
  • Microsoft certified solutions associate (MCSA) certificate
  • Information protection
  • Decision-making
  • Application installations
  • Business development
  • Java full stack
  • MS office proficiency
  • Needs assessment
  • Mozy online backup
  • Technical support
  • Account management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Staff education and training
  • User guidance
  • Customer service expert
  • Support case resolution
  • DHCP/DNS ethernet and firewall proficient
  • TCP/IP
  • Product troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Ticket support system management
  • Call center operations
  • Data entry
  • Hardware upgrades
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Antivirus software
  • Performance testing
  • Technical issues analysis
  • Data recovery
  • Incident tracking
  • Microsoft office specialist (MOS) expert
  • User support
  • Customer success management
  • Windows xp/vista
  • Technical documents comprehension
  • Active listening
  • Issue escalation
  • Product knowledge
  • Linux programming and administration
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • System administration
  • Support scenario generation
  • Systems analysis
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Operating systems
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Account updating
  • Complaint resolution
  • Network security management
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • Penetration testing
  • Network protocols
  • Cloud security
  • Application security
  • Security risk assessment
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Analytical skills
  • Security assurance
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Data encryption
  • Data security
  • Network security
  • Firewall management
  • Encryption
  • IT project management

Certification

  • CompTIA A+ - Computing Technology Industry Association.
  • CompTIA Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association.
  • Microsoft Certified, Windows 10 (MD-100) - Microsoft.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

IT Technician
Company Name
11.2024 - 02.2025
IT Help Desk Technician
WEX
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • CompTIA A+ - Computing Technology Industry Association.
  • CompTIA Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association.
  • Microsoft Certified, Windows 10 (MD-100) - Microsoft.
Southern Union State Community College
Associate of Arts from Computer Science
Joshua Thomas