Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certification
References
Timeline
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Pam Malere

Summary

IT Support Analyst with extensive Tier 2–3 experience supporting large-scale federal and enterprise environments. Skilled in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Citrix, and endpoint management, with a proven ability to deliver secure, reliable, and user-centered support. Dedicated to building accessible technology experiences that align with Equip’s mission of improving care through dependable, cloud-first solutions. I am currently completing the Microsoft SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals coursework via Udemy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Support Analyst (Tier 3 / System Administrator)

USDA (via NuAxis, formerly Powertek)
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2020 - 11.2024

Provided Tier 3 support for over 90,000 users, improving uptime, security, and user satisfaction.

Managed the Microsoft Teams environment, creating new teams and associated Microsoft 365 Groups within Entra ID; ensured that permissions and memberships remained synchronized and compliant.

Managed Exchange Online and Teams environments, including shared mailboxes, resource accounts, and distribution lists; aligned permissions with Entra ID and MFA policies to maintain secure collaboration.

Authored and maintained detailed knowledge base articles and SOPs, reducing escalations, and improving first-call resolution accuracy.

Automated recurring tasks with PowerShell to streamline account maintenance and reporting.

Deployed software and patches through SCCM and Software Center, increasing endpoint reliability and compliance.

Resolved Citrix session/access issues, and coordinated escalations to engineering when needed.

Diagnosed hardware issues and coordinated HP replacements within 24 hours.

Tier 2 Support Analyst

USDA (via Powertek)
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2012 - 03.2020

Resolved over 2,000 Remedy tickets annually, improving authentication and file access success rates.

Co-developed nationwide Folder Redirection rollout documentation (2017), training IT staff across multiple agencies.

Recognized by USDA IT leadership in 2017 for training excellence and rollout readiness.

Supported MobileIron for secure mobile email access; resolved sync and authentication issues.

Provided calm, solution-focused support during major incidents, earning national recognition in 2018 and 2021.

Tier 1 Help Desk Agent

USDA (via Powertek)
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2011 - 09.2012

Resolved 75+ tickets daily (password, account access, and VPN issues) with a 98% first-call resolution.

Improved response time by streamlining ticket triage and escalation processes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Information Technology Concentration

University of Phoenix
Springfield
05-2011

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, shared mailboxes, permissions, user lifecycle)
  • Endpoint and device management (SCCM, software center deployments, patching, compliance monitoring)
  • Cloud-First and SaaS environment support (Microsoft 365, Citrix, Zoom, authentication troubleshooting)
  • Entra ID / Active Directory (identity, MFA, PIV, SSO management)
  • PowerShell scripting (automation, reporting)
  • Knowledge base and process documentation (creation, updates, optimization)
  • Empathy-driven IT support (clear communication, user education, collaboration)
  • Incident and ticket management (Remedy ITSM)

Accomplishments

Folder Redirection Rollout Documentation & Support (USDA, 2017–2022)
· Selected from Tier 2 to contribute to a USDA-wide modernization project improving user data management.

· Co-authored technical documentation and led live training sessions for IT staff nationwide.

· Provided escalation support and troubleshooting throughout the rollout until the transition to OneDrive in 2022.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Clearance: Eligible for Public Trust

Seeking: Hybrid or remote roles in Kansas City metro area (preferred)

Certification

  • Currently completing Microsoft SC-900: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals coursework via Udemy
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certification – BCS #222236398 | 2012
  • Associate of Arts in Information Technology – University of Phoenix | 2011

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Support Analyst (Tier 3 / System Administrator)

USDA (via NuAxis, formerly Powertek)
03.2020 - 11.2024

Tier 2 Support Analyst

USDA (via Powertek)
09.2012 - 03.2020

Tier 1 Help Desk Agent

USDA (via Powertek)
08.2011 - 09.2012

Associate of Arts - Information Technology Concentration

University of Phoenix