Energetic Information Technology Specialist ready to undertake challenging technical support triage duties in demanding environments. Cognizant of when to go hands-on with issues and when to delegate support calls to appropriate personnel. Eager to apply personal technological expertise to support tasks and keen technical judgment to fast-paced personnel delegation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Review Specialist
State of Florida Department of Financial Services
06.2024 - Current
Developed training materials for staff on updated procedures and best practices in financial operations.
Reduced errors by implementing standardized procedures and training staff on best practices.
Implemented new technologies to optimize processes and improve overall performance.
Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through regular meetings focused on updates about ongoing projects.
Coached team members on operational best practices, enhancing their skills and improving overall performance levels within the department.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deadlines were met without compromising quality.
Enhance customer satisfaction levels through timely resolution of issues and proactive communication.
Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Export and import highly sensitive files from third party vendors using encrypted channels
Utilize SQL and FileZilla to retrieve sensitive files and make them accessible for adjusters
Implemented SnagIT and Bitwarden in order to improve current work flow within the organization
Cleared, organized, and standardized old as well as new inventory which included laptops, monitors, cables, tools, printers and several other peripherals
Spearheaded the removal and upgrade of expiring Adobe license for 15 users
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army National Guard
02.2015 - Current
Sergeant - Team Leader
Maintain security and functionality of computers, switches, and routers for brigade level personnel
Provide communication abilities for company and brigade level personnel
Responsible for establishing and troubleshooting connections via VSAT
Installed, maintained and diagnosed WAN/WLAN networks
Set up multi-spectrum targeting system (MTS)
Monitor integrity of computer network and address potential threats
Thorough knowledge of Cisco network components, including routers and switches
Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting peripheral devices, such as printers (Brother, HP, Epson, Canon, Bizhub, colored, black and white) scanners (Brother, Epson, Bizhub, Fujitsu).
Designing, deploying, and maintaining LANs in austere locations
Manage both classified and unclassified data as well as systems in military and government environments, to include network separation and encryption devices
Installed, maintained and troubleshot Cisco 2960 and 3400 series switches which included base setup such as password encryption, naming, and port assignments.
Configured the Cisco switches to seamlessly mesh in LAN and WAN configurations
Support Desk Technician
Inspired Technology
02.2023 - 07.2024
Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Provided Tier 1 support to non-technical internal and external users through desk side support services.
Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team through Sharepoint
Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.
Escalated issues to Tier 2, Tier 3, and Network Engineers techs using the chain of Escalation
Dispatched to customer premises to troubleshoot issues or assist in deploying hardware and software
Managed high-volume support tickets using ConnectWise, effectively prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Provided remote assistance for customers using N-Able, enabling timely resolutions to complex technical problems.
Developed strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent high-quality service delivery.
Enhanced team collaboration by sharing knowledge and expertise on various technical issues either by updating manuals in Sharepoint or by assisting the team directly.
Managed high levels of call flow using Nextiva and responded to technical support needs.
Used PowerShell scripting knowledge for administrative services such as sharing or creating permissions for profiles or calendars
Managed and maintained active directory services such as creating and deleting profiles, matching or assigning permissions, changing passwords, and creating or editing groups
Setup network profiles, security permissions and file sharing systems using Active Directory or Microsoft Admin Center
Helpdesk Technician
Santa Rosa County Sheriffs Office
08.2020 - 02.2023
Assisted deputies, civilian workers, and contractors in resolving various issues from changing passwords to swapping out hardware
Maintain accurate inventory of each department as well as new equipment coming in through Excel
Escort various contractors around county jail facilities to perform their specific duties
Image computers and laptops for incoming personnel as well as to replace damaged hardware using onsite imaging server
Responsible for assisting deputies and civilians with checking in and checking out equipment such as cellphones, computers, and printers
Send in equipment to vendors for repair or fix equipment on site
Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting peripheral devices, such as printers (Brother, HP, Epson, Canon, Bizhub, colored, black and white) scanners (Brother, Epson, Bizhub, Fujitsu).
Network Operation Center Technician
Uniti Fiber Mobile
04.2018 - 12.2019
Monitor Ethernet fiber that span from New York to Texas and also ethernet fiber that span from Pennsylvania to Illinois using SNMPc
Monitor core devices and cell sites that are attached to the fiber as well as any devices sharing connectivity with the core devices using SNMPc, and Solarwinds
Assist customers and carriers in troubleshooting and working together to find the solution using basic troubleshooting methods
Dispatch technicians to resolve small issues or outages on customer and carriers premises
Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems using SNMPc.
Facilitated knowledge transfer among teammates via regular presentations on best practices and lessons learned from significant incidents or projects completed successfully within the NOC.
Minimized downtime through rapid diagnosis and repair of hardware and software failures.
Maximized network stability by performing routine maintenance tasks such as patching, updates, and backups according to established schedules with other team members.
Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues, often leading to long-term solutions that benefited the entire organization.
Played a crucial role in disaster recovery efforts, ensuring minimal disruption to critical business functions during unexpected events such as power outages or natural disasters such as hurricanes.
Increased uptime and reliability by proactively monitoring network systems and devices using SNMPc and Solarwinds
Installed, maintained and troubleshot Cisco 3400 switches and Cienas 3930 switches which included assisting network engineers in configuring these devices
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