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Kristin Taylor

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Well-qualified, dedicated professional seeking an Information Technology position within a diverse technical environment applying strong software, hardware and training skills. Excellent Customer Service. Versatile Support Specialist skilled handling data, technical issues and personnel support tasks in distributed environment. Self-motivated and attentive with good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Offering 20 years of experience in software, hardware and network.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Analyst

PrismRBS/Harris Computer Systems
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Answered customer support inquiries via incoming phone and ticketing system for Point of Sale, Inventory Control and Accounting. Resolving 4 - 18 tickets per day
  • Troubleshot hardware, software and network issues to identify and rectify discrepancies
  • Utilizing professional analysis of problem in order to help solve problems or escalate issues when needed
  • Assist in installing, upgrading and configuration of software on desktop, register and iOS devices
  • Provide training on software and procedures as needed
  • Met performance metrics for factors such as call volume thresholds and call time guidelines, producing exceptional customer feedback

Service Desk Analyst I

Gordmans/Stage Stores
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution
  • Provide remote software support for stores and corporate associates using POS systems, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, PCs, iPads and PDT’s
  • Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting morning processes that include store open or close failures.
  • Report current sale statistics and print weekly buyer reports
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues
  • Monitor ongoing database processes and report any failures to appropriate teams

Desktop Support Analyst

Aflac, Hire Investments
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Image new Windows workstations and laptops and facilitated replacement of 40 new computers for existing associates
  • Offer Tier 2 support for Windows 7, Microsoft Office, VoIP and iOS phones, and general PC hardware support for on-site and remote users.
  • Load firmware and configure VoIP phones for company associates
  • Troubleshoot VoIP phones, AD, networking, software and hardware for on-site and remote associates
  • Collaborate with network team while troubleshooting network connectivity issues
  • Monitor all hardware inventory and track hardware assigned for associate use
  • Troubleshoot and configure company related iOS applications

IT Support Specialist

Nebraska Book Company
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Provide on-site and in-house training on PRISM software on point of sale, inventory control and accounting processes
  • Create tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues to college bookstores and corporate staff.
  • Support point of sale and inventory management applications running on iOS devices
  • Configure and troubleshoot Outlook, web browsers and network printers
  • Set up and run Malware and McAfee software
  • Troubleshoot LAN and WAN network connections from client desktops to servers
  • Monitor and troubleshoot third party websites
  • Reset Active Directory passwords and verify permissions

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Management and Fisheries / Biological Sciences

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Office, Windows (7, 8, 10, Server 2012)
  • IOS, Android OS, Solar Winds, UC4, PRISM, UNIX, HP Fusion, Google Docs, and Cisco Communications
  • Hardware and Software Configuration
  • Application Support
  • Active Listening
  • Closing Tickets
  • Tracking and Documentation
  • Customer Communication and Empathy
  • Resolve Technical Problems

Timeline

Support Analyst

PrismRBS/Harris Computer Systems
01.2019 - 09.2023

Service Desk Analyst I

Gordmans/Stage Stores
10.2016 - 10.2018

Desktop Support Analyst

Aflac, Hire Investments
12.2015 - 11.2016

IT Support Specialist

Nebraska Book Company
01.2003 - 01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Management and Fisheries / Biological Sciences

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Kristin Taylor