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.