Thomas Carrington
Management
Ofallon,MO
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner / Operator Computer Technician
Computer Depot
Fallon, MO
04.2006 - Current
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
- Recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
IT Manager
America s First Financial Corporation
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as laptops, desktops, networking equipment, and printers
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Installed motherboards, processors, RAM, graphics cards, Sound cards, and other peripherals for desktops and laptop computer systems.
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
- Recovered critical information from failed computer systems, created data and system back-ups for quick recovery of company computers.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Provided all graphic art production, custom sublimation printing, company website, company animations and videos, product green screen photography, and Class 4 outdoor laser visual advertising.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
- Created and terminated user s accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
Education
Radio Communications Specialist
US Army
El Paso, TX 03.1979 - 03.1982
Radio Communications
US Army Reserves
Kansas City, MO 04.1982 - 04.1985
Operating Room Specialist
US Army National Guard
Kansas City, MO 05.1985 - 05.1986
GED - undefined
St. Charles Community College
1987-01-01
Skills
Small business operations
Relationship building
Staff management
Team oversight
Staff hiring
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchTimeline
Owner / Operator Computer Technician
Computer Depot
04.2006 - Current
IT Manager
America s First Financial Corporation
06.2004 - 02.2006
Operating Room Specialist
US Army National Guard
05.1985 - 05.1986
Radio Communications
US Army Reserves
04.1982 - 04.1985
Radio Communications Specialist
US Army
03.1979 - 03.1982
GED - undefined
St. Charles Community College
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