Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Laura Overton

Carleton,MI

Summary

Worked as an IT specialist installing, maintaining, connecting computers in a large hospital environment. There were over 2,500 users.

Assigned to maintain 2 floors of the hospital as it related to meeting the needs of the users. Installed, replaced, connected computers to the network.

Maintained 52 electrical closets where the computers were connected to the mainframe.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Entry Clerk

Imlach Movers
Brownstown Township, MI
03.2008 - 05.2008
  • Monitored and controlled data upload, checking for successful data import and quality.
  • Verified accuracy of computer system information by updating [Type] data.
  • Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.

IT Specialist

Office Of Information And Technology
Detroit, MI
01.1981 - 01.2007

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Performed server backups and changed and replaced backup tapes daily.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Uploaded new software, rolled out updates and applied patches to [Type] servers upon release to thwart [Type] and [Type] threats from penetrating networks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Melvindale High School
Melvindale, MI
06.

Skills

  • Call Center Operations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Data Connectivity
  • User Support and Troubleshooting
  • Help Desk Support
  • Hardware Diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues
  • Efficient Service
  • Employee Computer Support
  • Responding to Technical Questions
  • Friendly and Patient
  • Instructing Users
  • Device Installation
  • Training Junior Team Members

Timeline

Data Entry Clerk

Imlach Movers
03.2008 - 05.2008

IT Specialist

Office Of Information And Technology
01.1981 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Melvindale High School
Laura Overton