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William Threats

William Threats

Reno,NV

Summary

Dedicated and skilled IT professional with expertise in problem-solving, technical troubleshooting, and providing exceptional customer service. Seeking a challenging role as an IT Administrator to leverage extensive experience in Windows systems, network infrastructure, and user support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Administrator

Garlock Printing
12.2016 - Current
  • Maintained the whole facility of over 100+ users independently for all IT needs
  • Provide 24/7 support via call and remote access, ensuring prompt and effective problem resolution
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Deliver friendly and understandable customer service to all users
  • Conducted training sessions on an as-needed basis
  • Create weekly "How to's" for the entire company
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to the company's vision.
  • Perform computer setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Set up and maintain Windows-based servers, Active Directory, and Windows Group Policies
  • Configure Extreme switches
  • Design wired and wireless network infrastructure for enhanced connectivity
  • Manage purchases and maintain MDM and cellphone devices/services (Apple & Android)
  • Successfully project-managed software implementation and retrained operators on production software
  • Maintain Wiki documentation and utilize the Spiceworks ticketing system
  • Experienced with Ricoh, HP, and Zebra Printers
  • Experienced in MSO Products and managing accounts
  • Familiarity with Website/UX design and social media management
  • Intermediate understanding of Crystal Reports, and PHP, and SQL
  • Project Implementation and management
  • Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.
  • Windows Imaging
  • VMWare Installation, Configuration, Management, and Maintenance
  • DCHP, SCCM, WSUS maintenance, and configurations
  • POTS, VOIP Installation, and maintenance
  • Backup Maintenance with Backupify, Datto, Crashplan
  • Installation and maintenance of Wireless AP structure
  • Installation and maintenance of Cameras both coax and IP-based
  • Asset Management
  • Designed Network Infrastructure wired/wireless
  • Advanced Google Workspace Administration
  • Maintained purchasing
  • Worked with HR to improve morale and the workplace environment
  • Employee Onboarding / Orientation
  • Trained employees in basic MSO use.

Help Desk Technician

McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP
12.2011 - 11.2016
  • • Acted as the first line of defense for in-house Help Desk tickets/calls, providing comprehensive support to employees.
    • Offered 24/7 support via call and remote access, ensuring continuous assistance.
    • Provided friendly and understandable customer service, addressing user queries and concerns.
    • Conducted necessary training sessions for employees.
    • Prepared weekly "How-to's" for the entire company, promoting knowledge sharing.
    • Conducted computer setup, maintenance, and repairs.
    • Supported Microsoft Office 2007 – 2016.
    • Managed user accounts and equipment setup for courtrooms.
    • Created and deployed images for Workgroups and domains using "Smart Deploy."
    • Successfully rebranded and styled the Intranet Site via SharePoint Designer 2013.

Help Desk Technician

InTUUN Cooperable Health
01.2007 - 01.2016

• Acted as the first line of defense for client-side and in-house Help Desk tickets/calls, resolving hardware and software issues.
• Ensured proper documentation and business justification for all incoming help desk calls using the ticketing system "Jira."
• Owned and resolved most support issues, exhibiting strong problem-solving skills.
• Documented software use, procedures, and processes to improve client support.
• Conducted client education and training sessions on new software functionality.
• Also acted as the quality assurance department for software releases.
• Supported Microsoft Office 2010.
• Assessed client IT infrastructure and proposed cost-effective improvement plans.
• Created and managed users, groups, and computers in Active Directory.
• Performed desktop, laptop, server (exchange & domain), backup, and printer maintenance and upgrades.

IT Help Desk

MicroMetl
12.2009 - 11.2011
  • Acted as the first line of defense for client-side and in-house Help Desk tickets/calls, resolving hardware and software issues
  • Ensured proper documentation and business justification for all incoming help desk calls using the ticketing system "Jira."
  • Owned and resolved most support issues, exhibiting strong problem-solving skills
  • Documented software use, procedures, and processes to improve client support
  • Conducted client education and training sessions on new software functionality
  • Also acted as the quality assurance department for software releases
  • Supported Microsoft Office 2010
  • Assessed client IT infrastructure and proposed cost-effective improvement plans
  • Created and managed users, groups, and computers in Active Directory
  • Performed desktop, laptop, server (exchange & domain), backup, and printer maintenance and upgrades
  • Accomplishments:
  • Successfully branded and implemented the Microsoft SharePoint Intranet Portal and Microsoft CRM as a ticketing system for issue tracking, establishing the company's help desk structure
  • Developed a user-friendly site for tutorials and documentation, significantly improving client onboarding and support
  • Managed mobile devices and plans to cut down on cost saving over 25k a year
  • Created reports via PHP and Crystal reports that uncovered the company potentially losing money
  • Successfully implemented a production environment that created better workflow and ease of use
  • Implemented a new camera system to cut down on employee injuries and maintain safety
  • Manned a facility of 150+ employees daily.

Help Desk

Covidien
11.2008 - 11.2009
  • Support 250 employees between Sparks, Reno; Longview, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana troubleshooting PC related issues
  • Answer Help Desk calls as they come in and place them in the “Track IT” system
  • Supported Microsoft Office 2003-07
  • Created their website site using Adobe Flash, PHP/ASP, Dreamweaver and Photoshop
  • Create users and groups, reset passwords, enable/disable users & computers in Active Directory
  • Build, fix, maintain, and upgrade desktops, laptops, servers (exchange & domain), backups, printers and virtual machines
  • Remote desktop assistance (Dame Ware)
  • Assistance in the Corporate Portal (design, develop, deploy)
  • Anti-virus installation/updates
  • Spyware/Virus removal
  • Basic network installation & troubleshooting

Partner Solutions Help Desk

Verizon
07.2008 - 10.2008
  • • Support Representatives Nationally relating to technical issues on the VPSolutions Portal Ordering system
    • 20-40 tickets per person a day and maintained by an in-house created ticketing system.
    • Works with and escalates tickets to the appropriate IT department tier.
    • Works with tier 2 to find a root cause for issues that reoccur in the Verizon Ordering System
    • Access to the Integrated Order Management Support system to complete orders for representatives as well as correct any issues.
    • Access to Provisioning systems to check the status of circuits before completing it.
    • Works with Core Team members to have functional and or availability issues resolved.
    • In charge of tickets put in vSolve that deal with certain provisioning systems and IOM.
    • Works with representatives to give them the status on certain issues.
    • Create presentations on the workflow of tickets, the problem on the ticket, if it is reoccurring and the days to come to a resolution.
    • Working with Wholesale (WISE) Ordering System. Ordering system for our west customers.
    • Working with the legacy (back ordering systems) to make sure service to our client is up and working or to see if an order is placed correctly
    • Dealing with Resale Customers from the west dealing with issues they are having with order flow, Circuits, Account Telephone Number Look updates, and lookups.
    • Updating inaccurate information for the use of the resell client.
    • Deal with Clients directly on their own issues whether it is Client/Customer error or Company Error. And inform if the issue has been corrected or escalated.

Education

Associate of Arts - Web Development / Graphic Design

New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, RI
06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • VMWare
  • Microsoft Windows
  • LAN
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Remote Access Software
  • VoIP
  • Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Computer Networking
  • VPN
  • Network Support
  • TCP/IP
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Mobile Device Management
  • Virtualization
  • User Interface (UI)
  • Technical Support
  • System Administration
  • Network Firewalls
  • Help Desk
  • Authentication
  • Team Management
  • Software Implementation
  • Hardware Implementation
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • DCHP
  • Switch Configuration
  • SAN Configuration
  • Terminate Cat 5/6
  • Camera Management
  • TeamViewer
  • Datto RMM
  • Entry Security
  • Innovation Seeking
  • Workflow Implementation
  • PA Management
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Google Workspace
  • Video Conferencing
  • 2FA / SSO
  • Microsoft Group Policy
  • Print Servers
  • Windows Imaging
  • Patch Panel Management
  • WLAN, WAN, LAN
  • Network Management
  • Ticketing Systems
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Server Management
  • Project Management

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Certification

CompTIA A+ ce

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
07.2024 - Current

IT Administrator

Garlock Printing
12.2016 - Current

Help Desk Technician

McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP
12.2011 - 11.2016

IT Help Desk

MicroMetl
12.2009 - 11.2011

Help Desk

Covidien
11.2008 - 11.2009

Partner Solutions Help Desk

Verizon
07.2008 - 10.2008

Help Desk Technician

InTUUN Cooperable Health
01.2007 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - Web Development / Graphic Design

New England Institute of Technology
William Threats