Summary
Work History
Education
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Training And Affiliations
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Ryan Sutton

Ryan Sutton

IT Professional
Bridgeport,WV

Summary

  • Visionary professional with the ability to maintain responsibility for client/server networks including new network client installations, client workstation testing, and maintenance.
  • Collaborative team-player with high emotional intelligence and the capacity to provide analytical and technical assistance for continuous improvement of IT solutions in close partnership with management and staff.
  • Exceptional communicator and change agent with a sharp power of observation, able to simplify sophisticated issues to make them easily comprehensible for a broader audience.
  • Versatile and dependable professional with inspiring leadership ability, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to ensure infrastructure networking and computing systems remain fully operational.
  • Resilient individual with a dynamic growth mindset; known for strong management and people skills, personal values, integrity, and strong technical knowledge.
  • Organized professional with a proactive mindset and a strong work ethic, able to interface with clients to determine the nature of the problem, diagnose hardware and software issues, provide effective assistance, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Work History

Video Technical Support Specialist

West Virginia Lottery
Charleston, West Virginia
06.2025 - Current

Desktop Support Analyst

Hope Gas Inc
Morgantown, WV
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Single point of contact IT professional "The Face of Hope Gas IT" that provides support for Hope Gas Inc
  • Handle day-to-day IT assistance for Desktop Support issues
  • This may include troubleshooting other areas of IT that don't fit within just Desktop Support
  • This may include Telecom, Networking, and Application Support to determine the root cause of the problem
  • Once determined, reach out to the appropriate IT Support Team for assistance

Graphic Web Designer

Doddridge County Fair Commission Inc.
West Union, WV
01.2009 - 08.2024
  • Conceptualized, planned, and executed original designs fora wide range of website properties.
  • Troubleshoot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
  • Maintained exceptional customer service ratings for the company on theDoddridge County Fair website.
  • Configured and purchased domains for websites.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
  • Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.
  • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
  • Backed up or modified applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
  • Monitored systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks and reported security breaches to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked with art directors to create dynamic websites.
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize website content, improve search engine rankings, and increase traffic.
  • Developed performance metrics to benchmark websites.

Web Designer

Doddridge County Chamber of Commerce
West Union, WV
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Troubleshot technical issues and optimized websites for search engine optimization, performance and accessibility.
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.
  • Designed user interface to meet client specifications,
  • Tracked and reported problems with site designs, providing remedial suggestions for resolution.
  • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Conducted post-deployment evaluations to measure user experience success.

Web Content Writer

Grafton City Hospital
Grafton, WV
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of the website and repaired functionality issues.
  • Reviewed designs created by freelance designers and provided feedback for revisions.
  • Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
  • Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.

Sr. Desktop Support Technician

Mon Health Systems
Morgantown, WV
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Single point of contact IT professional "The Face of Mon Health IT" that provides support for Grafton City Hospital not only for desktop but for networking, applications, and other systems support as needed

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Viatris Pharmaceuticals Inc
Morgantown, WV
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and foresight by driving planning and execution of customer support programs with an emphasis on enhancing end-to-end experience
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Ensure the highest consideration for availability, security, performance, and scalability by leveraging best practices in support and maintenance of IT infrastructure
  • Establish strong foundation for success by improving the customer experience; leverage technology to optimize workflows as Subject Matter Expert for technology and solutions for end-users
  • Generate energy and stability by providing efficient remote support to users; known for the unique ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Morgantown, WV
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Maximized productivity and provided vital structure by leveraging expertise and analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues and provide effective solutions
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Exhibited resourcefulness in response to the COVID-19 outbreak by rethinking processes; significantly reduced onsite time by imaging and setting up multiple computers for the next technician onsite
  • Increased volume capability and improved reliability by supporting the VoIP Migration project initiative to replace over 50 devices with a new telephony system
  • Improved network speeds and reliability in partnership with a project team to upgrade the infrastructure site of 1M square feet facility to a 10G network
  • Ensured flawless execution by providing ongoing, quality support

Desktop Support Technician

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Morgantown, WV
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Provided remote and onsite support, leveraging expertise and analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues and provide effective solutions. Known for thinking critically, troubleshooting, and solving complex problems, creating a support experience that customers will love, even in challenging circumstances.

    Key Achievements
    ✔️ Successfully supported the VoIP Migration project initiative to replace 50+ devices with a new telephony system, which improved reliability and increased volume capability.
    ✔️ Improved network speeds and reliability by working jointly with the project team to upgrade the infrastructure site of one millon square feet facility to a 10G network; played a key role in the project's success through ongoing support
    ✔️ Provide assistance with managing vendors, including but not limited to contract negotiation, procurement, and SLA adherence.
    ✔️ Install, diagnose, repair, and maintain information technology infrastructure including, but not limited to, workstations, servers, mobile devices, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, VOIP, video conferencing, AV equipment, tape backup systems, and networking equipment using the incident management system.
    ✔️ Able to manage stress in a very stressful atmosphere and am responsible for communicating this highly technical information to a wide range of both technical and non-technical audience and doing so in a way that makes the information useful and helpful.
    ✔️ A strong Knowledge of PC's, Printers, Copiers, LANs, Internet and Telecommunications, and PDA's device

Global IT Service Center Analyst / Salesforce CRM Administrator

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Morgantown, WV
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Leveraged experience and skill to steer the technical support and user assistance associated with Microsoft Applications, Oracle, VPN, SAP, IP Communicator, and Mac OS functions
  • Employed balanced, disciplined leadership to improve customer experience as the primary liaison for all customer inquiries and resolutions
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Created environment for durable success by ensuring Cisco Phone metrics met established performance objectives
  • Captured substantial gains in efficiency and productivity by leveraging ServiceNow to promote accurate and proficient documentation and dissemination of all incidents and escalated needs
  • Delivered key contributions toward success by delivering second-level support; provided advanced technical troubleshooting and solutions for sophisticated customer performance and network challenges
  • Streamlined processes and clarified expectations by creating technical support documents with more than 50 that are provided globally within the IT Support System
  • Defined direction that catalyzed coordination across departments by establishing user best practices regarding network drives, network security and general network operations

Global Help Desk

All Lines Technology
Morgantown, WV
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Exercised detailed analysis and judgment while overseeing a wide range of technical services for end-to-end customer experience challenges in support of Mylan Pharmaceuticals
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Enhanced technical support and promoted seamless functioning by initiating comprehensive troubleshooting and corrective processes
  • Maximized efficiency by administering user assistance for onsite and remote operations
  • Expanded services and overall capabilities in partnership with multiple departments with a focus on identifying optimal, elegant technical solutions

Technical Support Specialist

US Cellular
Morgantown, WV
03.2009 - 06.2014
  • Demonstrated innovation and capacity to excel by administering the implementation of retail customer technical support and service to maintain performance for a $4B wireless telecommunications service provider
  • Shaped a vibrant, productive environment by administrating training, development, and mentorship for new service technicians with a focus on promoting adherence to organizational standards
  • Selected Contributions:
  • Embraced responsibility as a technical subject matter expert on retail customer technical support and service
  • Delivered transformative innovation by piloting a team of support personnel to provide in-depth support for customer service calls, in-store requests, installation, configuration, upgrade, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair functions
  • Enhanced internal performance capabilities by leading product beta testing for new devices and software tools
  • Exhibited exceptional ability to marshal appropriate resources and reduced costs by developing systems to troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues without use of third parties
  • Honored to be recognized for proficiencies through the selection as a member of the East Region Inclusion Council

Logistics Backroom Team

Target Stores
Bridgeport, WV
09.2008 - 03.2009

Organized and merchandised key areas of store displays. Work as part of a fast, fu,n and friendly backroom team. Always maintaining a clean, great-looking store and backroom area. Responding quickly and accurately to merchandise requests from fellow team members or customers. Pulling Merchandise quickly for store resets and adding value to customers' shopping experience. Able to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material moving equipment safely and correctly in a fast-paced environment.

Mobility Technology Team Lead & Office Supply Lead

Staples
Clarksburg, WA
11.1997 - 09.2008
  • Supervised the customer-facing technology consultation and service functions to support $24B in retail sales. Conducted in-store, on-site, and phone-based consultations to assist sales, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair operations.
    ✔️ Facilitated the installation and implementation of computers and infrastructure hardware across a broad range of environments and scales inoffice and school settings.
    ✔️ Earned multiple awards and recognitions, including the Staples Associate of the Month Award, multiple Regional Customer Service Awards, a 10-year Service Award, and Customer-Focused Safety Award.

Shift Manager

McDonald's
Clarksburg, WV
01.1996 - 11.1997
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Networking, and Telecommunications

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2021

Skills

  • Windows
  • Windows Server
  • Windows Mobile
  • IOS
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • LAN
  • TCP/IP
  • WAN
  • VoIP
  • Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Workday
  • Cisco Video Conferencing Solutions (A/V)
  • Apple iTunes
  • ServiceNow
  • ConnectWise Control
  • BMC Remedy Action Request System
  • Salesforce CRM
  • TeamViewer
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • MS Teams
  • Okta
  • LDAP
  • LogMeIn Rescue
  • Global Protect - Palo Alto Networks
  • Cisco VPN
  • WebEx
  • Zoom
  • PCs
  • Laptops
  • Smart Phones
  • Tablets
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Peripheral Devices
  • Spectro Digital Hardware
  • Installation
  • Upgrade
  • Configuration
  • Networking Hardware
  • Software
  • Enterprises Applications
  • Diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting
  • Network Administration
  • Maintenance
  • User Training
  • Support
  • Customer Relations
  • Technical Support
  • Technical Documentation
  • Network Establishment
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Technical support
  • Remote assistance
  • Application support
  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Vendor management
  • Virus and malware removal
  • Technical support expertise
  • Infrastructure planning
  • End user support
  • Printer configuration
  • Ticketing system proficiency
  • Mobile device support
  • Systems management
  • Remote desktop assistance
  • Active Directory management
  • Hardware installations
  • Mobile devices
  • LAN/WAN
  • Supply management
  • Help desk support
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Support services

Training And Affiliations

  • Information Systems Coursework, Pierpont Community and Technical College, Fairmont, WV
  • Member of Centerbranch Church, Bridgeport, WV
  • former Vice President Doddridge County Fair Commission, Inc

Professional Proficiencies

  • Installation, Upgrade, and Configuration
  • Networking Hardware, and Software
  • Enterprises Applications
  • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Network Administration and Maintenance
  • User Training and Support
  • Customer Relations and Technical Support
  • Technical Documentation
  • Network Establishment (WAN/LAN)

References

Available upon Request

Accomplishments

  • Troubleshooting IT Remote Administration
  • Continuing education via LinkedIn Education

Certification

  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate - The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Adult, Child and Baby First Aid / CPR / AED - American Red Cross

Timeline

Video Technical Support Specialist

West Virginia Lottery
06.2025 - Current

Web Designer

Doddridge County Chamber of Commerce
12.2023 - 07.2024

Desktop Support Analyst

Hope Gas Inc
01.2023 - 02.2025

Web Content Writer

Grafton City Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022

Sr. Desktop Support Technician

Mon Health Systems
09.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Viatris Pharmaceuticals Inc
11.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
04.2020 - 11.2020

Desktop Support Technician

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
03.2018 - 04.2020

Global IT Service Center Analyst / Salesforce CRM Administrator

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
09.2015 - 02.2018

Global Help Desk

All Lines Technology
06.2014 - 08.2015

Technical Support Specialist

US Cellular
03.2009 - 06.2014

Graphic Web Designer

Doddridge County Fair Commission Inc.
01.2009 - 08.2024

Logistics Backroom Team

Target Stores
09.2008 - 03.2009

Mobility Technology Team Lead & Office Supply Lead

Staples
11.1997 - 09.2008

Shift Manager

McDonald's
01.1996 - 11.1997

Bachelor of Technology - Networking, and Telecommunications

Southern New Hampshire University
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