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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Liza Langarica

Information Technology Specialist
Winchester,OR

Summary

Driven Junior IT Systems Administrator with eight years of experience in Information Technology and desktop support. Focused on performance optimization and technical improvements. Expert in a solutions-oriented business application, problem-solving, and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Prime Technical Services

Senior IT Specialist
10.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
  • Offer coaching and resources to help junior technicians maintain progress and achieve goals such as Time To Completion of Tickets in Que.
  • Conduct independent technical reviews of current Remedy system processes and records to proactively identify and correct process and system issues.
  • Modeled effective and constructive communication behaviors between department heads, low-level staff and senior leaders to improve cross-functional collaboration.

Klinedinst PC

Junior Systems Administrator
08.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Administer, oversee and monitor systems, servers, hardware and software related to infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning for implementation of tech solutions.
  • Worked closely with infrastructure staff and departmental decision makers to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective technology solutions.
  • Led functional and technical support for the implementation of software applications and enhancements.
  • Used Incident tracking tools and resolved help tickets.
  • Supported remote users and their technical needs
  • Asset management

Pacira Pharmaceuticals

Senior IT Support Technician
08.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Ensure Helpdesk tickets are handled in a timely fashion.
  • Respond to technical issues via phone, email, chat, and in person.
  • Break down and evaluate user problems using personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Patch software and install newer versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Update documentation and produce reports.
  • Explain technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Set up new PCs and re-image PCs when required.
  • Recommend ways to improve product and service support capabilities.
  • Assure compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, CAP, GxP, and others.
  • Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.

BrightBird IT

IT Support Specialist II
10.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Performs system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
  • Install and configure systems that support enterprise applications or business unit-specific applications.
  • Operations, End User Support, and Maintenance
  • Provide internal escalation support relating to network and systems operations to up to 30 calls/tickets per day.
  • Active Directory maintenance: Set up new users, and disable old users. Maintain security and mail groups.
  • Configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
  • Function as primary support contact person for all employees. Respond to help desk tickets, track and resolve user problems and issues.
  • Troubleshoot Windows PC and Apple-based hardware and software issues. Repair and recover from hardware and software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.

United States Army

IT Specialist - Active Duty/National Guard
10.2014 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Installed, configured, and maintained desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices, and peripherals, such as printers
  • Installed and configured application and operating system software and upgrades
  • Troubleshot and resolved hardware and network connectivity issues
  • Maintained inventory of installed software, and created policies and procedures for upgrades
  • Administered and maintained computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Produced task and project status reports for customers and senior management.
  • Involved in multiple high-impact projects that improved work productivity for the company.

Comcast

Communication Technician
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Oversaw residential telecommunication networks, including telephones, office equipment, internet, and cable.
  • Directed site surveys to ascertain best positioning of equipment for strongest signal reception.
  • Installed and maintained systems and analyzed users' needs.
  • Improved call back requests by 25%

Education

Western Governers University
, Utah, USA

Bachelor of Science from Business - IT Management
12.2023

Purdue University
, West Lafayette, IN

Associate of Science from Information Technology
10.2020

University Overview

Concentration in Networking

Corona High School
, Corona, CA

High School Diploma
06.2011

Skills

  • IT Operations
  • Windows OS/ Microsoft Office 365 Suite, AD, Azure AD
  • Windows Server 2016, 2019
  • VMWare, VSphere
  • Citrix Director
  • Mimecast - Email Security
  • Remote Device Management - ConnectWise, ScreenConnect, RDP
  • System installation, configuration, and upgrading
  • Troubleshooting machines
  • Application Management
  • Project Coordinating
  • Service Desk Ticketing Systems - Managed Engine, Zendesk, Jira, SolarWinds, Remedy
  • File, Application, Print, and DHCP Server Management
  • End User Support - Tier I, Tier II, Tier III
  • VOIP Phones
  • Mobile Device Management, Mobile Iron/Intune
  • Android and iOS/Apple Devices
  • Xerox/HP/Canon Printers
  • Conferencing Equipment
  • Cisco Switch Equipment
  • Excellent Interpersonal and written communicator
  • Training and mentoring junior techs

Certification

CompTIA Security + CE

HDI Support Center Analyst

Timeline

Senior IT Specialist

Prime Technical Services
10.2022 - 04.2023

Junior Systems Administrator

Klinedinst PC
08.2022 - 09.2022

Senior IT Support Technician

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
08.2021 - 08.2022

IT Support Specialist II

BrightBird IT
10.2020 - 08.2021

Communication Technician

Comcast
01.2015 - 01.2016

IT Specialist - Active Duty/National Guard

United States Army
10.2014 - 09.2020

Western Governers University

Bachelor of Science from Business - IT Management

Purdue University

Associate of Science from Information Technology

Corona High School

High School Diploma

CompTIA Security + CE

HDI Support Center Analyst

Liza LangaricaInformation Technology Specialist