Michael Cooper III
IT Specialist
Poplar,MT
Summary
Adept IT Specialist with a proven track record at Poplar School, enhancing system functionality and user comprehension. Excelled in network administration and fostering teamwork, consistently meeting enrollment targets at Fort Peck Community College. Skilled in troubleshooting and application installations, I leverage technical and collaborative skills to drive project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist
Poplar School
Poplar, Montana
11.2022 - Current
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Managed hardware and software inventory, ensuring timely updates and replacements as needed.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
Enrollment Advisor
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, Montana
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
- Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
- Developed targeted marketing materials that effectively communicated program benefits to prospective enrollees.
- Streamlined the application process by creating clear guidelines and providing assistance with paperwork submission.
Hydrovac Operator
Treadstone Enviromental LLC
Alexander, ND
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time, maximizing productivity through effective communication and teamwork.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on complex projects that required specialized knowledge of soil conditions and excavation methods using a hydrovac truck system.
- Ensured optimal performance of hydrovac equipment by diligently adhering to manufacturer guidelines and protocols.
- Uncovered pipes and dug trenches for new water main installations.
Transit Bus Operator
Fort Peck Transit
Poplar, MT
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
Roustabout Pusher
Common Denominator LLC
Froid, MT
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Improved overall safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and leading safety drills.
- Increased productivity with effective communication between crew members and other departments on the rig.
Belly Dump Truck Driver
M.A. Deatly
Brockton, MT
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Consistently met and exceeded company performance goals, contributing to overall success and growth.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with customers, co-workers, and the public during daily operations.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to company policies and procedures as well as federal regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of material transported, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Knife River
Williston, ND
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Streamlined operations through effective communication with batch plant operators regarding adjustments in mix design or load quantities as needed per project requirements.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, plant managers, and sales representatives to ensure seamless communication and coordination across various job sites.
- Minimized losses due to material waste by closely monitoring mixing ratios according to project requirements and adjusting as needed.
- Optimized payload capacity utilization by accurately calculating required volumes of concrete based on client orders or project blueprints.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Fort Peck Community College
605 Indian Ave, Poplar, MT, 59255 08.2024 - 05.2024
Skills
Network administration
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Fort Peck Community College
08.2024 - 05.2024
IT Specialist
Poplar School
11.2022 - Current
Enrollment Advisor
Fort Peck Community College
06.2021 - 11.2022
Hydrovac Operator
Treadstone Enviromental LLC
04.2017 - 07.2017
Transit Bus Operator
Fort Peck Transit
08.2016 - 04.2017
Roustabout Pusher
Common Denominator LLC
04.2013 - 08.2016
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Knife River
10.2012 - 03.2013
Belly Dump Truck Driver
M.A. Deatly
04.2012 - 10.2012
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