Air Force Veteran with top-level skills in supervising. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in Information Systems. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Director Toastmasters
Volunteer Work
Euless, TX
10.2017 - 05.2022
Managed six Toastmasters clubs by developing relationship and effective communications with club Presidents and Distinct leadership.
Developed and maintained relationships with six clubs Presidents and over 90 club members in area 67. Worked with them on leadership, communication, and speech development.
Delivered feedback to Distinct Officers about area clubs performance and training needs.
Planed and ran Area speech contests.
Assisted other Area's Directors and Distinct with there speech contest.
Established new Toastmasters Clubs and trained over 135 new club offers and club members.
Software Engineer: IT Level II Support Specialist
IBM
RTP, TX
11.2007 - 10.2017
Followed up with over 8 to 12 clients per day to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
Provided remote technical and administrative support to IBM's internal and external customer.
Remote WebSphere Middleware Administrator
IBM, Global Business Services
Angier, NC
05.2005 - 11.2007
Oversaw and provided support for three corporate telecom systems.
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance solutions for effective operations work flow.
Worked closely with new and existing fortune 50 - 500 companies providing IT support remotely or on requested premises in timely and professional manner.
Reached out to customers for service feedback and resolutions.
Submitted reports and invoices on all completed projects and orders to department management.
Software Engineer: IT Level II Support Specialist
IBM
RTP, TX
05.2001 - 05.2005
Provided support for WebSphere for Banking, Insurance and other Financial companies.
Supported worldwide customer bases including; American financial institutions, EMEA, and Asia Pacific from central call center.
Create over five major applications and modified message flows to correct syntax problem in company applications.
Trouble shot data base issues such as SQL performance, DB2 and Oracle.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Advisory IT Support Specialist
IBM, Global Business Services
RTP, NC
07.2000 - 05.2001
Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for customer's analysis and assessment.
Provided over 20 pre-sales technical support on Tivoli security software including; Policy Director and Risk Management.
Trained over 500 customers, sales reps, and Service Engineer’s in installation and use Tivoli’s security products and services, and configuration of LDAP systems.
Set up and demonstrated “Proof of Concept” initiatives off site to new and existing customers.
Taught and demonstrated five hundred Tivoli’s security products and services at trade shows (SHARE conventions).
Instrumental in development of product changes which led to adaptation which produced effective productivity and cost reductions.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Systems Security
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Utah State University
Logan, UT
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
Los Angeles Community Colloger
Military Site Korea
Skills
Policy Development and Enforcement
Delegation and Supervision
Flexible Work Schedule
Staff Coaching and Training
Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
Reporting and Performance Analysis
Employee Performance Reviews
Interpretation Skills
Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
Google Analytics
Job Assignments
Certification
Adjuster - All Lines License number 2505823
Affiliations
Toastmasters
Hobbies
Chess
Tennis
Jogging
Additional Information
Competent Communicator
Auto Hail Crash Course
Independent Adjuster Crash Course
Heavy Equipment, Semi Truck, & Trailer Mentorship, Training, & Certification (Still working on it)
Intern at Volunteer Work For Tech Depermant At Mountain of Fire Miracles and Ministries BowieIntern at Volunteer Work For Tech Depermant At Mountain of Fire Miracles and Ministries Bowie