Kara Thrasher

Project management professional known for high standards and delivering impactful results. Demonstrates strong skills in team collaboration, resource management, and strategic planning. Adaptable and reliable with focus on meeting shifting project requirements. Effective communicator with expertise in stakeholder engagement and process optimization.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Develop project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Assist in defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Act as a bridge between IT teams, business units, and external vendors.
• Ensure IT projects align with security policies and compliance requirements.

Computer Set-Up

• Setup, installed and configured computers in various business locations to support operations and reporting.
• Work closely with both Windows and Mac devices for deployments, and implementing company software on workstations for monitoring.
• Fixed hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for new employees.
• Ran scripts through Kaseya to identify software, and communicated with current employees for workstation replacements.
• Set up deployments for Entra ID Migrations, Network desktops, Pentest desktops, ADUC, and cloud migrations.

Problem-Solving

• Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
• Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
• Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.

Communication & Organization

• Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
• Utilize IT Glue with every deployment for our clients with all their members information and admin credentials for managed programs.
• Keep and maintain close communications with clients point of contact for new user deployments and credentials.

Leadership

• Adaptable to many different learning styles to train and educate others.
• Ability to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances.
• Embracing continuous learning and development, both personally and professionally.