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Tamara La Lone

Hastings

Summary

Sr Systems Operator at Hastings Insurance Company with expertise in system troubleshooting and technical support. Recognized for exceptional customer service, and collaboration skills. Committed to continuous improvement, I effectively train staff and resolve complex issues, ensuring high user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Systems Operator

Hastings Insurance Company
Hastings
04.2002 - Current
  • Documented installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
  • Managed user profiles, security access, and shared file structures.
  • Operated and maintained data processing and peripheral equipment and called in outside technical support for specialized service.
  • Loaded peripheral equipment daily with paper, labels and forms to maximize full system availability when needed.
  • Researched, documented, and escalated support cases to higher levels of support when unable to resolve issues using available resources.
  • Created documentation outlining system design, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance procedures and other relevant information.
  • Provided technical and operational support for entire organization.
  • Analyzed operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure availability of services to authorized users.
  • Monitored data inputs to manage and maintain accuracy.
  • Provided technical support to end users for various computer related issues.
  • Troubleshot network problems to provide quick resolution for users.
  • Completed frequent checks on user logins, file permissions and other data issues.
  • Trained staff on new technologies and software applications.
  • Identified system data, hardware or software components to meet user needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding system performance or functionality.
  • Monitored system performance and identified potential issues, escalating as necessary.
  • Maintained user accounts and access privileges in accordance with security protocols.
  • Collaborated with development teams to discuss, analyze or resolve usability issues.
  • Stayed up to date on key platforms and hardware configurations, as well as diverse processing and monitoring tools.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • System troubleshooting
  • Technical support
  • Documentation creation
  • User training
  • Customer service
  • Process optimization
  • Collaboration skills
  • Performance monitoring
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Technical communication
  • Systems analysis
  • Incident response
  • Customer support
  • System operations monitoring
  • Data center operations
  • System monitoring
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • IT systems support
  • Attention to detail
  • Subresource integrity
  • Report distribution
  • System maintenance
  • Team building
  • Flexible schedule
  • Problem analysis
  • Documentation
  • Quality assurance
  • Print processing
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • System documentation

Affiliations

  • Attending sports events
  • Attending the ballet
  • Reading/studying

Accomplishments

  • Pride Award
  • Grab IT Award
  • Best of The Best Award
  • Server Award
  • Networker Award
  • Smart Cookie Award

Certification

  • A+ Cerification
  • MS-10961 Automating Administration with Windows Powershell
  • ITL Foundation
  • DevOps Essentials
  • Program in General Ins
  • Jenkins
  • Office 360 for powershell
  • DFSMShsm Implementation
  • z/OS Facilities ES155
  • SMP/IE
  • Initializing & Term
  • AINS
  • AIT 130, 131, currently on 132
  • Intro to PC Insurance
  • CICS V3 Fundamentals

Current projects I am working on

  • Attend the weekly CAB meetings representing our Operations team
  • Attend the bi- weekly meeting with Mainline our IBM contractors
  • Moved all non-prod ETL in Control-M to Airflow
  • Creating new jobs in Control-M per developer's runbook requests
  • Deploy all Guidewire Applications, External Sites, Integration Systems, and Internal Services code via Jenkins repository to the Octopus platform.
  • Fine tuning the new installed version 12.4.3 of Mobius View
  • Working on the CPA testing, Billing Center, Claim Center, Policy Center, and PEX BTP projects
  • Managing onboarding, terminating, changing Users on the mainframe system via BIM-EDIT and RACF

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr Systems Operator

Hastings Insurance Company
04.2002 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Grand Valley State University
Tamara La Lone