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Kenneth Ray Snyder

Kenneth Ray Snyder

Ooltewah,TN

Summary

Excellent troubleshooting and technical support abilities Experienced Workstation and Server development and support Attention to detail Excellent communication skills Management experience Confident Computer Technician with expertise in help desk environments, assisting both employees and customers with technical issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Desktop Computer Technician

CSI/Anthelio/ATOS/Erlanger Health System
06.2016 - 11.2022
  • Desktop support of all computer equipment and peripherals utilized by Erlanger Health System
  • Troubleshooting Hardware and Software issues reported by end-users which often required quick, accurate diagnosis and recovery in healthcare environment

IT Shop Floor Specialist Team Leader

Volkswagen Group of America
06.2012 - 06.2016
  • Monitored Production devices using CA Spectrum
  • Maintained current backups of all critical devices
  • Repaired and corrected issues with IT hardware and software
  • Prioritized, validated and followed up on assigned tasks

Windows Systems Administrator

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
09.2006 - 12.2011
  • Racked, cabled, configured & maintained Windows Servers on BCBST and RGBA domains
  • Provided technical support for telecommuters
  • Configure, troubleshot & managed network printers
  • Maintained IP database; Created IP reservations, created DNS names and aliases
  • Maintained backups of all servers on BCBST and RGBA domains

Senior Computer Technician/IT Project Coordinator

Erlanger Health System
08.1998 - 06.2006
  • Desktop support of all computer equipment and peripherals utilized by Erlanger Health System
  • Troubleshooting Hardware and Software issues reported by end-users
  • Coordinated relocations involving computer and telecommunications equipment
  • Coordinated Wiring Contractors; verified that wiring was done to EHS specifications
  • Ensured that IT Department was included in facilities planning/ changes
  • Provided project estimates for relocation and construction/facilities projects needing IT involvement

Supervisor of Technical Repair Center/Technical Support Help Desk

Olan Mills Inc
08.1989 - 08.1998
  • Supervised staff of Computer/Electronics Technicians
  • Maintained all Computer and Photographic Equipment utilized by Studios & Mobile Photographers
  • Worked closely with Software Engineers to analyze new software
  • Maintained virus definition files and provided updates to all company PC’s
  • Performed “site visits” to identify equipment or safety issues

United States Army, Honorable Discharge
04.1976 - 12.1978

Education

CompTia A+ Certificate -

AS Degree - Computer Electronics

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
1989

Skills

  • Hardware Replacement
  • Computer Configurations
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • Hardware Installation
  • Computer Hardware Knowledge
  • Component Replacements
  • Network Security Measures
  • Printers and Peripherals
  • Security Best Practices
  • Computer Networking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Imaging
  • Network Administration
  • Technical Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

IT Desktop Computer Technician

CSI/Anthelio/ATOS/Erlanger Health System
06.2016 - 11.2022

IT Shop Floor Specialist Team Leader

Volkswagen Group of America
06.2012 - 06.2016

Windows Systems Administrator

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
09.2006 - 12.2011

Senior Computer Technician/IT Project Coordinator

Erlanger Health System
08.1998 - 06.2006

Supervisor of Technical Repair Center/Technical Support Help Desk

Olan Mills Inc
08.1989 - 08.1998

United States Army, Honorable Discharge
04.1976 - 12.1978

CompTia A+ Certificate -

AS Degree - Computer Electronics

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Kenneth Ray Snyder