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Qiyamah McDonald

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Dynamic Technical Support Specialist with a proven track record at TekSystems, excelling in troubleshooting and customer service. Skilled in Active Directory and adept at enhancing user experience through effective communication. Passionate about leveraging analytical thinking to resolve complex issues and improve service delivery, ensuring seamless system access for all users.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Support Specialist

TekSystems
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide technical support to end-users by resolving password resets, account lockouts, and VPN connectivity issues to ensure seamless system access
  • Utilize ServiceNow to document, prioritize, and track support tickets, maintaining accurate records of issue resolution
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by effectively communicating technical solutions in a clear and user-friendly manner
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address recurring technical issues, contributing to process improvements and enhanced service delivery

Jr. Webpage Designer/ Owner

Qwix
07.2021 - Current
  • Design web layouts, user interfaces, and graphics that align with the project's requirements
  • Incorporate user experience and user interface best practices to enhance website usability and aesthetics
  • Participate in quality assurance and testing of websites to identify and address any issues or bugs
  • Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to gather project requirements, provide design solutions, and incorporate feedback into the design process

Service Desk Support Technician

Perkins Coie LLP
02.2002 - 06.2022
  • Resolved incoming user issues through phone, e-mail, or potentially via chat
  • Handled approximately 275 daily support requests via various communication channels
  • Assisted in the creation and editing of Service Desk processes and procedures including Knowledge Base articles
  • Ensured user requests and issues were clearly documented in tickets and created written documentation for hardware and software installations or other technical matters as requested

Resolution Coordinator II

Walmart
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responded to incoming calls, escalated issues, and supported requests by monitoring incoming inquiries
  • Documented routine workflows, resource requirements, dependencies, and criticalities
  • Described major functions, features, and capabilities of products and services
  • Applied concepts of customer analysis to deliver relevant communication
  • Utilized ticketing systems, and additional tools, to handle customer requests
  • Spearheaded and participated in team activities by using and sharing resources, information, and tools

Data Entry Clerk

Macon Water Authority
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Entered data directly into various Macon Water Authority automated systems
  • Performed general clerical duties; answered phones, maintained logs, filed records, copied/scanned/faxed, etc.
  • Collected, classified, and maintained hard copy and electronic department files
  • Instructed maintenance technicians on use of electronic data systems and products
  • Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information
  • Processed customer and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies

Receptionist

C&B Trucking
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Provided materials for research, development and/or formalized papers
  • Implemented instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Created Memoranda or Agreements (MOAs); and other documents that required C&B Trucking guidelines
  • Accurately produced preparation charts, narrative information of program analysis, and written reports

Authorized Sales Representative

Sears
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wants or needs
  • Recommended, selected, and helped obtain merchandise based on customer needs
  • Computed sales prices, totaled purchases, and received cash or credit payments
  • Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers received satisfactory service and quality goods

Education

Information Technology System Administrator And Security - Information Technology

MyComputerCareer
06-2022

Skills

  • Windows 10 & 11
  • IOS
  • Network
  • Physical Security
  • Logical Security
  • Network Standards
  • Network Protocols
  • IPS
  • IDS
  • Intrusion Prevention System
  • Intrusion Detection System
  • Disassemble and Reassemble desktop PCs
  • RAM
  • Hard Drives
  • Motherboard
  • Network Interface Cards
  • Processors
  • Microsoft Firewalls
  • Malware
  • Adobe Acrobat XI Professional
  • Scripting with Visual Basic
  • Classless IP Addressing
  • Virtualization
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Adaptability
  • Active Directory
  • AI Fundamentals
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety & Security
  • Office 365
  • Technical Support
  • Analytical Thinking
  • IP Addressing Scheme
  • Firewalls
  • Antivirus
  • Ticketing Systems
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Warehouse Automation

Certification

  • Cybersecurity Threats (OG2) 02-23-2022
  • Outside the Office (OG2) 02-22-2022

Timeline

Technical Support Specialist

TekSystems
08.2024 - Current

Resolution Coordinator II

Walmart
08.2021 - 01.2022

Jr. Webpage Designer/ Owner

Qwix
07.2021 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Macon Water Authority
03.2019 - 09.2019

Receptionist

C&B Trucking
03.2016 - 03.2019

Authorized Sales Representative

Sears
09.2015 - 04.2016

Service Desk Support Technician

Perkins Coie LLP
02.2002 - 06.2022

Information Technology System Administrator And Security - Information Technology

MyComputerCareer
Qiyamah McDonald