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Thomas Comber

HOMER GLEN,IL

Summary

Accomplished Tier 2 Support Technician with a proven track record at Walgreens, and TCS Consulting Service, enhancing IT support efficiency and customer satisfaction through expert incident management and exceptional service support. Skilled in data recovery and fostering collaborative environments, I significantly streamlined helpdesk processes and improved response times, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and effective problem-solving.


Supported the AS/400 and it's applications for 30+ years.


Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Tier 2 Support Technician

TCS Consulting Service
06.2020 - Current
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced IT support delivery and efficiency.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Provided remote support for off-site employees, resolving issues quickly without sacrificing job performance.
  • Wrote and reviewed tickets to request maintenance to various types of equipment.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Managed backup and recovery of data assets to safeguard system availability.
  • Maintained documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures for easy reference by the team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless IT support during major company initiatives.
  • Participated in after-hours on-call rotations providing continuous coverage for urgent technical matters affecting the organization.

Tier 2 Support Technician

Walgreens
10.1992 - 06.2020
  • Streamlined helpdesk processes for faster response times to client inquiries.
  • Leveraged strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts in layman''s terms to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Documented standard operating procedures for consistent technical support delivery across the organization.
  • Trained new IT support staff, fostering a positive work environment and improved collaboration among team members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving IT issues.
  • Provided after-hours support when necessary, demonstrating commitment to excellent customer service and responsiveness in critical situations.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of major IT projects within stipulated deadlines by efficiently collaborating with team members.
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, implementing permanent fixes to prevent future occurrences.
  • Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections.

Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Tier 1 Technical Support Agent

Walgreens
09.1990 - 10.1992
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues promptly and accurately.
  • Escalated unresolved problems to Tier 2 Technical Support Agents when necessary, resulting in timely resolutions and satisfied customers.
  • Improved first call resolution rates through effective troubleshooting and issue resolution techniques.
  • Provided comprehensive support for various software applications, improving user experience.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science

Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL
06.1982

Skills

  • Incident Management
  • Application support
  • Backup solutions
  • Data Recovery
  • Customer Service
  • Ticket management
  • Product Troubleshooting
  • Service support
  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Call Center Operations
  • Help Desk Support

Timeline

Tier 2 Support Technician

TCS Consulting Service
06.2020 - Current

Tier 2 Support Technician

Walgreens
10.1992 - 06.2020

Tier 1 Technical Support Agent

Walgreens
09.1990 - 10.1992

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science

Richard J. Daley College
Thomas Comber