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Kalissa O'Banion

Topeka,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic IT professional, military veteran ready to fix faulty hardware, install new assets and support continuous business operations. Motivated to use 8+ year of experience leading employees in rapidly changing work situations to provide excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote Operative Technician

Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
  • Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.

Mental Health Technician, NCOIC

Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.

Superintendent

Air Force
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques to handle and diffuse emergency situations.
  • Prepared participant for discharge by completing necessary paperwork, recommending resources and developing discharge plan.
  • Developed appropriate treatment plans and kept ongoing records of treatment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of addiction, mental health, eating disorders and complex conditions.

Mental Health Technician

Air Force
01.2015 - 04.2020
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.

Education

CompTIA Security + -

All Skilled
03.2024

IT Networking And Networking - IT & Networking Course

All Skilled
Killeen, TX
02.2024

CompTIA Network+ Certification -

All Skilled
02.2024

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification -

All Skilled
01.2024

Mental Health Services -

Air Force Medical Services Technical School
Fort Sam Houston, TX
07.2015

Medical Assisting -

Sanford Brown College
Houston, TX
07.2012

Robert M. Shoemaker
Killeen, TX
06.2010

Skills

  • Helpdesk Services
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Updating Software
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Network Configuration
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Superintendent

Air Force
06.2020 - 04.2021

Remote Operative Technician

Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2023

Mental Health Technician, NCOIC

Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2023

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2020

Mental Health Technician

Air Force
01.2015 - 04.2020

CompTIA Security + -

All Skilled

IT Networking And Networking - IT & Networking Course

All Skilled

CompTIA Network+ Certification -

All Skilled

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification -

All Skilled

Mental Health Services -

Air Force Medical Services Technical School

Medical Assisting -

Sanford Brown College

Robert M. Shoemaker
Kalissa O'Banion