Attentive Desktop Support Technician with 5 years correcting and preventing system malfunctions to mitigate downtime. Versed in both on-site and remote support provisioning. Excels at rapidly and reliably identifying hardware or software weaknesses for remediation through quick and cost-effective means.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Tech (Level 2)
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
Asheville
05.2023 - Current
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and policies.
Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
Configured and tested new software and hardware.
Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Desktop Support Technician Level 2 (Contract)
J Crew Distribution Center
1 Clifford Way, Arden, NC 28704
09.2022 - Current
Administrator Level
Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and policies.
Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
Learned and implemented new software testing procedures.
Purchased, setup and installed new computers.
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Obtained and evaluated information about new systems, peripherals and software technology.
25B Information Technology Specialist
Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current
Provided Tier 2 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, cellular and physical.
Provided documentation on troubleshooting of technical processes to support desk staff.
Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
Documented support interactions for future reference.
Desktop Technician (contract)
The Select Group
Morganton, NC
06.2022 - 09.2022
Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and policies.
Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
Obtained and evaluated information about new systems, peripherals and software technology.
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees
Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution
Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions
Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
Purchased, setup and installed new computers
Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation
Learned and implemented new software testing procedures
Desktop Technician (contract)
PRC
Spruce Pine, NC
02.2022 - 05.2022
Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and policies.
Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
Obtained and evaluated information about new systems, peripherals and software technology.
Worked with various systems, software and peripherals and various types of games.
Education
25B Training - Information Technology
Fort Gordon Signal School of Excellence
Fort Gordon GA
12.2021
Army Certification - Information Technology Specialist
United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Fort Gordon Augusta GA
12.2021
GED -
North Carolina State Board of Community
Asheville NC
12.2019
Skills
Windows 7, 10 and Server Training
Active Directory Experience and Training
AD Domain Experience and Training
Pc Hardware and Software training
LAN/Networking Skill/Training
Customer Service/Sales Training
Hardware Installation
Data Backups
Software Management
Application Configuration
Responding to Technical Questions
Maintenance Organization and Development
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Hardware and Software Configuration
LAN Protocols
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
User Support
User Experience
Software Updates
Hardware Integration
IP Addressing and Subnetting
VoIP Systems
LAN and WAN Control
Firewall Management
New Technology Integration
Network Hardware and Software Maintenance
Computer Hardware Knowledge
Diagnostic Tools
New System Deployment
Computer System Diagnostics Software
Performance Testing
Hardware Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Software Installation
Desktop Workstation Repair
Remote Support
Accomplishments
Treasurer of Computer Club Charles D Owen High School
Personal Networking Servers/Hosting Servers
Army Basic Training
Army AIT Training
Private First Class in Army National Guard
Timeline
IT Tech (Level 2)
Southern Concrete Materials Inc
05.2023 - Current
Desktop Support Technician Level 2 (Contract)
J Crew Distribution Center
09.2022 - Current
Desktop Technician (contract)
The Select Group
06.2022 - 09.2022
Desktop Technician (contract)
PRC
02.2022 - 05.2022
25B Information Technology Specialist
Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current
25B Training - Information Technology
Fort Gordon Signal School of Excellence
Army Certification - Information Technology Specialist
Quality Assurance Analyst - Level 2 at State of Connecticut, Department: CJIS Governing BoardQuality Assurance Analyst - Level 2 at State of Connecticut, Department: CJIS Governing Board