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Kevin Wartman

Liberty Township

Summary

Thorough and knowledgeable Technical Support Specialist with in-depth understanding of software. Independently resolves challenging support calls.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Support Specialist

ECI Software Solutions
11.2021 - Current
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert for products they support, with deep technical knowledge of the applications and supporting software products
  • Diagnose and verify environmental (network/hardware/operating system) issues related to the supported product
  • Serve as an escalation point for other members of the support team to diagnose and resolve complex issues
  • Document and confirm suspected software defects and product requests
  • Provide detailed test cases and results to the Product Management/Engineering team for resolution
  • Act as a technical and knowledge resource for internal teams such as Development, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Professional Services
  • Act as liaison to other internal teams and advocate for customer product concerns
  • Participate in different types of development meetings and provide input and prioritization of reporting defects and enhancement requests
  • Address supportability concerns related to product functionality
  • Act as the Support Readiness facilitator including arranging appropriate training, documentation, and other support preparedness activities
  • Review top call drivers and recommend changes to product, training, and support offerings
  • Technical documentation resource and reviewer of Knowledge Base articles and documentation.

Lead Software support Specialist

Shoptech
07.2011 - 11.2021
  • Lead internal training courses to improve tech support knowledge and troubleshooting on software
  • Manage case reviews for level 1 technicians
  • Responsible for troubleshooting all escalated software issues and reporting along with documenting any software defects
  • Responsible for handling high-level issues with customers or level 1 technicians
  • Also supported 3rd party interfaces such as QuickBooks Desktop & Online, UPS WorldShip, CenterPoint/Redwing, ADP, Paychex, Easy Pay, and Peachtree.

Sales Support specialist

Shoptech
02.2010 - 07.2011
  • Responsible for prospecting, qualifying, and generating new sales leads to support the Outside Sales Team
  • Build and cultivate prospect relationships by initiating contact and conducting follow-up communications to move prospects through the sales funnel
  • Effectively complete a needs analysis over time, uncovering pain points and determining how the benefits of E2 Shop System will speak to those needs
  • Identify key buying influencers and determine budget and timeframe
  • Send product information as requested as well as updates on events such as tradeshows, webinars, and seminars
  • Verify and update all contact information on file (including email address, mailing address, current system in use, # of employees, Shop Type) on every call to enhance Marketing attempts and provide the highest quality lead
  • Create and send quotes to potential customers and process sales for

Security & risk Manager

Westin Hotel & Resorts
06.1985 - 08.2007
  • Keeping track of different events that were going on in and outside of the hotel
  • Implementing security protocols
  • Creating emergency response procedures
  • Supervising security staff members
  • Perform activities such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, along with disciplining and payroll
  • Loss Prevention for the retail store in the hotel.

Education

Criminal Justice -

Northern Kentucky University
05.1985

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Issue resolution
  • Dependable
  • Outstanding people skills

Activities

Do mission trips to Haiti yearly with my church and Back 2 Back.

Timeline

Technical Support Specialist

ECI Software Solutions
11.2021 - Current

Lead Software support Specialist

Shoptech
07.2011 - 11.2021

Sales Support specialist

Shoptech
02.2010 - 07.2011

Security & risk Manager

Westin Hotel & Resorts
06.1985 - 08.2007

Criminal Justice -

Northern Kentucky University
Kevin Wartman