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Education
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Certification
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Lin Southern

Eastman,GA

Summary

IT Manager with a proven track record at Shalom Tax Svc LLC, specializing in IT asset management and technical troubleshooting. Achieved significant operational improvements by developing custom solutions and optimizing helpdesk performance, enhancing user satisfaction. A collaborative leader dedicated to driving efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Manager

Shalom Tax Svc Llc
12.2009 - 04.2025
  • Developed custom IT solutions to address specific business needs, driving operational improvements and cost savings.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Optimized helpdesk performance through process improvements, enabling faster response times and increased user satisfaction levels.

IT Consultant. & Trainer

United Water
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Reduced downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through regular system maintenance and updates.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and effective troubleshooting support for various technical problems.
  • Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
  • Provided training sessions on new technologies and best practices, enhancing team members'' knowledge and skills in the field of IT consulting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Iowa
05-2013

Associate of Science - Marketing & Management

South University
Savannah, GA
05-1982

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Savannah, GA
05-1979

Skills

  • IT asset management
  • Network administration
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Application support
  • Team collaboration
  • IT procurement
  • IT compliance
  • IT infrastructure
  • Disaster recovery
  • Change management
  • Operating system management

Certification

  • Train the Trainer
  • Microsoft Word/Excel

Timeline

IT Manager

Shalom Tax Svc Llc
12.2009 - 04.2025

IT Consultant. & Trainer

United Water
01.1999 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis

Associate of Science - Marketing & Management

South University

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Lin Southern