Nineteen years customer service experience, including fourteen years customer service experience in Information Technology Proficient in problem-solving techniques pertaining to hardware/software applications Excellent customer service and time management skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a broad range of people Excellent team player, supportive and dependable
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Randstad
01.2020 - 01.2024
VW of Chattanooga
01.2019 - 01.2020
Technical Support Analyst
CompuCom, The Leading IT Outsourcing Specialist
01.2010 - 01.2018
Provided hardware/software support for CIGNA both in-house and remote operations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico
Positioned as the Senior Technician of FSO Hardware Team (five-person team)
Trained new FSO Hardware Technicians to include appropriate customer support, problem-solving techniques, and proper documentation
Installed and repaired software applications
Maintained and installed wireless networks and VPN for all remote clients
Analyzed and made changes to systems to increase performance, availability, and reliability of computer systems
Utilized AD (Active Directory) and AD Cloning tools as needed for the improvement and installation of software and system hardware
Utilized HP Service Manager, Remote Help Desk and Remote Assistant in troubleshooting and resolving end-user system issues
Educated customers on software applications and computer systems
Arranged for and/or prepared equipment for shipping/receiving, and handling customer pick-ups for equipment and supplies
IT Support Specialist
Siemens IT Solutions and Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
Provided hardware/software LAN system support at a CIGNA call center
Installed, relocated, modified, diagnosed and repaired hardware systems and/or associated peripheral equipment
Utilized AD (Active Directory) and AD Cloning tools as needed for the improvement and installation of software and system hardware
Utilized Symantec Ghost and Symantec Antivirus application tools
Maintained weekly manual Network back up of call center data
Installed cross-connects on phone system to patch phone lines for individual call center employees
Application System Support
Lifetouch National School Studios
01.2001 - 01.2007
Provided technical expertise throughout LNSS business units
Transitioned new or improved hardware and software from developer
Tested software installations and system upgrades to server
Used Qlab system for troubleshooting and updating equipment/software problems
Checked and removed blocks on SQL server; reinitialized and reset jobs
Communicated hardware/software problems to leadership team
Minimized system/hardware downtime to ensure end user satisfaction and maximize end user job function
Shipping/Receiving Inspector
Lifetouch National School Studios
01.1999 - 01.2001
Conducted product inspections upon shipping to customer
Ensured accuracy of correct product, packaging and recipient address
Received and distributed Lifetouch materials and products
Customer Service Agent
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
01.1999 - 12.1999
Worked as front-line service agent
Conducted rental transactions to include paperwork, car inspections and customer liabilities
Social Work Intern
Chambliss Emergency Shelter
01.1997 - 12.1998
Mentored children in the shelter (infants to age 12) by assisting them with homework, proper hygiene and relationship building
Documented incidences within the shelter when necessary
Attended court hearings as needed
Oversaw case study with 9 year old male, which included trust building, behavioral modification, proper documentation, etc
Education
Associate Degree - Networking Technology
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga, TN
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
05.1998
Associate Degree - Human Services
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga, TN
05.1996
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