Provides technology support to faculty, staff and students and documents all service requests. Functions as the primary support for the students with one to one program.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Support Specialist
HUTCHISON SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
Performed upgrades and installed updates
Assisted office staff with computer application questions.
Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
Installing, maintaining and configuring software and hardware systems
Worked closely and effectively with vendors to replace/repair defective hardware and software.
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
IT Support Specialist
TEKSYSTEMS – AUTOZONE
08.2015 - 12.2016
Assisted end users by phone, in person, and by remote desktop software
Documented help desk tickets and resolutions
Imaged, Installed, configured and updated computers
Configure and deploy Windows 10 desktops and laptops
Installation on desktops, laptops and peripherals, system upgrades and patches, and resolution of software issues.
Provide accurate and timely support as needed for other Operational responsibilities.
Troubleshooting to detect and solve technical problems, installing or updating required hardware and software and recommending computer products or equipment to improve company productivity.
Address customer issues promptly and accurately.
Install, support, and maintain network and system tools.
Performs work in compliance within specified warranty requirements
Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
Help Desk Specialist
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC
08.2011 - 01.2017
Provide a single point of contact to the organization for information technology related problems via phone, email and/or using a ticket management system.
Maintain a high level of proficiency in using helpdesk systems and tools
Manage critical incidents, and escalate problems as required to Tier 2 and Tier 3 support teams.
Track user account creation, changes and deletions.
Perform password resets and re-certify tokens.
Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing incoming calls, problems and support requests
Support computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones and applications.
Monitor and escalate alerts from antivirus systems.
Monitor backup system alerts and escalate errors.
Maintain user accounts including rights, permissions and systems groups via Active Directory.
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
Assist in user/hardware movement and branch relocations.
Maintained inventory of cell phones, laptops and peripheral equipment.
Served as a liaison between customers and higher-level support teams, facilitating timely issue escalation when necessary.
Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Information Technology Specialist
AMERICAN ESOTERIC LABORATORIES
01.2004 - 08.2011
Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
Education
B.P.S. - Information Technology
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, TN
12.2016
A.A. S. - Information Technology
State Technical Institute At Memphis
05.1999
Skills
Technical help desk experience
Experience with ticket-tracking systems
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems
Skilled with software installation and configuration
Desktop and laptop imaging/deployments
OS migrations
A knowledge
Preventive Maintenance
Strong customer service skills
Technical troubleshooting
Technical support
Software installation
Remote support
Ticket management
User support
Application installations
Desktop support
Windows 10
Hardware upgrades
Mac systems
Software upgrades
Help desk support
Hardware and software repair
Hardware and software configuration
Microsoft outlook
Customer service
Service support
Account management
Organizational skills
Remote technical support
Laptop servicing
Mobile device management
Interpersonal skills
Timeline
IT Support Specialist
HUTCHISON SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
IT Support Specialist
TEKSYSTEMS – AUTOZONE
08.2015 - 12.2016
Help Desk Specialist
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC