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Stephen Lounsberry

Helpdesk Specialist
Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Friendly Help Desk Technician with 8+ years quickly and effectively resolving customers' technical issues. Dedicated to exceeding client expectations by verifying satisfactory resolutions for every submitted ticket. Skilled at maintaining positive communications even in stressful situations. Ready to leverage deep technical knowledge and amiable personal interactions to provide superlative technical responses.

Overview

14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Helpdesk Technician

University Of Maryland Medical Systems
Columbia, MD, MD
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Resolved issues with systems, hardware and telephones quickly and accurately.
  • Designed and maintained consistent data collection protocols and standards across numerous databases and projects.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software to resolve technical issues not limited to Microsoft O365, 2019, and 2016 versions of Office Suite with core component Software such as Word, Excel, as well as third Party Internal Software crucial to User work experience.

- e.g. MS Word is giving login issues and requires a Product License in order to save and restore files, MS Outlook giving memory error message that may require a reinstall or repair

End User Support Technician

State Highway Administration
Baltimore, MD
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Provided Tier 2 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
  • Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes.

Tier 1 Technical Support Agent

T. Rowe Price - Owings Mills, MD
Owings Mills, MD
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.

Tier 1 Support Technician

First Data
Hagerstown, MD
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.

Assistant Network Administrator

Loews Cabana Bay Resort
Orlando, FL
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Provided on-call support for network engineering duties.
  • Developed and refined build process and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
  • Installed, configured, and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
  • Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
  • Monitored stability of network and wireless services to deliver comprehensive stability.
  • Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users through technical expertise, assistance and project coordination.

Help Desk Analyst Tier 1

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL
11.2013 - 08.2016
  • Logged support tickets and closed when issues were resolved.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting issues encountered while using hardware or software, providing actionable tips to resolve problems.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Resolved technical issues by troubleshooting.
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.

Education

High School Diploma -

Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MD
08.2005 - 07.2009

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
08.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2014 - 06.2022

Skills

    Technical Support Triage

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Timeline

Computer Helpdesk Technician

University Of Maryland Medical Systems
10.2020 - Current

End User Support Technician

State Highway Administration
08.2019 - 03.2020

Tier 1 Technical Support Agent

T. Rowe Price - Owings Mills, MD
02.2019 - 07.2019

Tier 1 Support Technician

First Data
02.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Network Administrator

Loews Cabana Bay Resort
08.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Colorado Technical University
08.2014 - 06.2022

Help Desk Analyst Tier 1

Walt Disney World Resort
11.2013 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - CAD Technology

Frederick Community College
08.2010 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Governor Thomas Johnson High School
08.2005 - 07.2009
Stephen LounsberryHelpdesk Specialist