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Taliyah Harris

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Friendly IT Support Specialist with background in troubleshooting, network management, and customer service. Experienced in providing technical support to both on-site and remote teams across various operating systems. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to multitask and adapt quickly to new technologies. Previous roles involved enhancing system performance, improving end-user experience, and contributing to team-oriented problem resolution efforts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Twelve hotel
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.

IT Specialist

Genpact
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Troubleshot hardware issues and worked with service providers to facilitate repairs for end users.
  • Investigated system errors to determine root cause of issue and implement solutions accordingly.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions to customers on how to use products more effectively.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
  • Monitored system performance and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Installed and configured hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
  • Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
  • Configured routers, switches and wireless access points for LANs and WANs.
  • Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
  • Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
  • Maintained records of data communication transactions, problems, and remedial actions or installation activities.

Help Desk Support Specialist

Nationwide
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained records of data communication transactions, problems, and remedial actions or installation activities.
  • Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
  • Resolved Level 1 technical issues with software, hardware and peripherals.
  • Performed daily system monitoring to verify the integrity and availability of all hardware resources.
  • Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
  • Configured network settings including IP addresses and DNS servers on a variety of devices such as routers, switches, firewalls.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat support.
  • Collected, analyzed and reported on data for use in operational planning.

Banking Specialist

Goldman Sachs
Atlanta, GA
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided financial advice to clients, helping them make informed decisions about savings, loans, and investment products.
  • Prepared official checks for customer and internal bank needs.
  • Performed risk assessments on loan applications and investments, minimizing financial losses.
  • Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.
  • Leveraged customer service and sales abilities to consistently meet performance goals.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information, directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel and exceeded customer service satisfaction ratings.
  • Composed, typed and mailed statements and correspondence related to discrepancies and outstanding unpaid debts.

Client Support Technician

Marriot Hotel
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - 01.2024
  • Respond to client inquiries and provide technical assistance across platforms (iPhone, email, ticketing system).
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues.
  • Guide users through step-by-step solutions, or escalate to tier 2/3 support.
  • Collaborate with other departments (IT, Product, Sales) to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained up-to-date case documentation for future reference.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions to customers on how to use products more effectively.
  • Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.

Data Entry Clerk

New Acquisitions
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - 09.2022
  • Followed data program techniques and procedures to maintain data entry requirements.
  • Screened and regularly answered calls to provide assistance to important clients.
  • Identified, corrected, and reported data entry errors.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
  • Identified data entry errors and corrected mistakes to achieve near-perfect accuracy in data sets.
  • Prepared source data by compiling necessary documents, files and information at start of each new project.
  • Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.
  • Analyzed and processed current data records to provide detailed reports.

Sales Manager

Red Wine & Spirit
Atlanta , GA
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
05-2027

Certificate - It Technicians

PerScholas
Atlanta, GA
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Westlake Highschool
Atlanta, GA
05-2017

Skills

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Data analysis
  • Technical support
  • Customer service
  • User training
  • Programming languages
  • Systems and software expertise
  • Hardware configuration
  • Software installation
  • Microsoft office
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Organization and time management
  • Cultural awareness
  • System administration
  • Customer support

Certification

  • Currently pursuing my Comptia A+ Certification

Timeline

Help Desk Support Specialist

Nationwide
01.2024 - 12.2024

Banking Specialist

Goldman Sachs
02.2023 - 11.2024

IT Specialist

Genpact
01.2023 - 04.2025

Server

Twelve hotel
01.2021 - Current

Client Support Technician

Marriot Hotel
04.2020 - 01.2024

Data Entry Clerk

New Acquisitions
04.2020 - 09.2022

Sales Manager

Red Wine & Spirit
09.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Gwinnett College

Certificate - It Technicians

PerScholas

High School Diploma -

Westlake Highschool
Taliyah Harris