Resourceful Technical Support Representative skilled at offering clients easy-to-understand guidance and actionable advice. Positively impacting all customer interactions and engineering efforts for supported products.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Technical Consultant
Virtusa
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 09.2022
Provide application support as a tier 2 technical support analyst
Prepare laptops and configured hardware devices and software to set up employee work-stations for end-user utilization
Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
Create access cards for manager distribution at restaurants
Provide proactive, responsive, and efficient executive-level IT and project support for Bloomin Brands executive leadership team and executive admins who support them
Use of remote tools, such as Bomgar, to remotely connect to user and remote machines
Accurately manage crisis escalation with technical teams in the pursuit of resolving complex issues
Provided on-site support to systems ranging from desktop PC to cell phone setup
Communicated technical findings via lay terminology to keep interdepartmental teams informed on vital developments
Desktop Support Analyst
Lazydays RV
Seffner, FL
06.2021
Troubleshoot and resolve escalation issues associated with PCs, laptops, network, local servers, printers, remote access and file shares
Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issue then remediate root cause with analysis
Provide customer service through helpdesk
Accurately log, track and route all problems and requests using ticket tracking software, document resolutions
Log all help desk interactions – administer helpdesk software
Follow and assist in developing standard helpdesk operating procedures
Develop fundamental operations of commonly used software, hardware and other commonly used equipment
Resolve complex issues that involve internal and external developers.
Service Operations Analyst
Guidehouse Information Technology vía The Judge Group
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - 10.2020
Part of team that assisted users with pre and post Windows 10 migration process
This conversion needed to be performed very quickly, and the plan was to do the bulk of these in an in-house, assembly line model
Assisted users via conference calls that were related with migration to a new environment by moving them from Government Azure cloud space to commercial
Attended conference calls related to various file issues/topics and provided consultation relative to resolution and next steps
There were 1,500 laptops that needed to be migrated to the new domain.
Service Operations Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions via EIT Professionals
Tampa, Florida
03.2020 - 06.2020
During global pandemic, resources were limited to remote end-user support
Unboxed and setup new PCs
Assisted users with logging into the local domain, access network and local printers, also completed basic troubleshooting issues on Windows 10
Instructed employees on how to use their new hardware and how to navigate through applications
This was done via email and video chat using MS Teams
Use of remote tools such as WebEx to remotely connect to user machines.
Desktop Support
Associated Computer Systems, Inc via Insight Global
Clearwater, FL
01.2020 - 02.2020
Part of a team that replaced existing hardware at four different retirement homes and helped troubleshoot any issues that may have occurred during transition
This was a client-facing position.
Service Desk Analyst
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL
05.2013 - 09.2019
Supporting and responding to customer requests via calls thru the Help Desk call queue and ticket submissions to the Service Center Help Desk ticketing application
This was accomplished for employee and student populations locally and remotely
This included user account creation and deletion in Active Directory, also involved in the termination process of some employees
Assisted desktop and laptop computer users with software and hardware issues including Windows 10, MS Office 365 and other software used for proprietary purposes
This was for 500 to 1000 users
Performs first-level network administration duties responsible for the creation of all new hire accounts
Account creation in e-mail and telephone systems and proprietary business accounts
Performed second-level support for incoming student system inquiries
Support and maintain a range of make/models of desktops, laptops, smart phone and desktop telephony equipment
Performed administrative functions to complete required tasks including but not limited to accurately recording support requests in Service Center ticketing system
Customer follow up
Reports all Nimsoft alarms and alerts to the on-call Engineer with follow-up to resolution keeping with expected SLA timeframes
Work hour coverage of SQM responsibilities (M- Fri 8:00AM - 6PM) as well as on rotation on-call support
Creating/maintaining/following detailed SOP and other documentation
Works with hardware vendors on warranty repairs
Facilitated preparation and distribution of end user technologies, including computers and telecommunications equipment
Experience with PC imaging technology and remote workstation control and troubleshooting tools
Adhere to help desk workflows and procedures
When necessary; work with level two Engineers to assist with moves of workstations and phones throughout the organization
Demonstrated knowledge of, and carefully followed all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, ABHES, and CIE
Effectively communicate compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Technical Support Associate
Nielsen Solution Center/GBS Operations
Oldsmar, FL
01.2013 - 04.2013
Provide world-class application as a second level technical support analyst
Provide phone and email support for clients contacting the Nielsen Solutions Center
Provide support for limited Nielsen proprietary applications by troubleshooting basic software, hardware, application, communications issues and limited trainings across a small range of Nielsen services
Assisted clients with MS Outlook e-mail account setup as well as use
Provide complete and accurate information in Call Tracking Tool, to include contact information, issue summary, issue status, next steps and system configuration
Begin troubleshooting effort for external/internal client issues
Investigate and suggest potential resolutions or work-around after validating with Support Specialist or Senior Support Specialist
Escalate appropriately to next level NSC Specialists when required and in a timely manner
Provide timely and accurate feedback to clients
Follow up with clients after their issue has been resolved.
Tier 1 Customer Support Representative
Verizon Wireless/Cellco Partnership
Tampa, FL
09.2010 - 01.2013
Responsible for customer inquiries in reference to consumer and business cell phone accounts
Review monthly bills with consumers and research payments received for correct application
Assist with pricing and knowledge for various company products
Perform Tier 1 Help Desk troubleshooting on cellular devices including smartphones, tablets, modems, and hotspots.