LaShandra Lawson
Houston Texas 77014
E-mail: ab2u1w@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging IT Position where I can apply my knowledge and
skills along with an opportunity to advance.
Software Background
. Operating Systems: Window 7. Windows Server 2008, Novell,
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista
. Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and
Access.
. Remote Assistance Software: Remote desktop, PC Anywhere Carbon
Copy, ZenWorkstaion, VNC, Lan Desk remote control, SCCM, Altiris.
. Internet Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Sun Java,
Firefox .
. Ticketing System: Remedy, Track-It, Heat, ITSM, Unicenter,
Tivoli, Altiris.
. Anti-virus Software: Norton Symantec, Trend, McAfee,
. Encryption Software : PGP, Symantec Encryption, Safe boot, WinMagic
. Install /Repair P.O.S
. Other Programs: Active Directory, Exchange Server, Citrix,
Rumba Mainframe,
Hardware Background
. Dell, Gateway, Server and HP, Lenovo Think Pad, Think Centre
desktops
. HP, Fax, Lexmark (Printer)
Education
Westwood College (08/06-02/08)
Associates Degree in Computer Network Engineering.
Comptia A+ Certification
New Horizon (06/12-Present)
Studying Window Server 2008
Job Experience
MdAnderson Cancer Hospital (Corporate Office), Houston TX
Position: Desktop Technician 08/12-03/13
. Managing user accounts and permission through Active Directory
. Install Winmagic encryption on workstation, laptop, tablet
. Removing virus using Trend Micro
. Remotely installing application via Altiris Agent
. Daily upgrading machine from XP toWindow7
. Daily troubleshooting encryption software
. Daily troubleshooting computer related equipment
. Daily documenting encryption status via Altiris
. Reimage laptop,desktop with Mdanderson image for deployment
. Collaborate with other members of the Technical Support Team to
analyze and respond to technical problems and participate in cross-
training sessions.
Memorial Hermann Hospital, (Corporate Office), Houston TX.
Position: Technical Support 10/01-Present
. Managing user accounts and permissions through Active
Directory.
. Providing phone support for MHHS computer hardware, software
and network issues.
. Daily troubleshooting a network with 1500+ users.
. Providing assistance to ISD Desktop Field Support on rotation
basis.
. Developing and maintaining a knowledge database and cheat sheet
with FAQ's for colleagues and end users.
. Assist user with Safe boot encryption on laptop.
. Reset user password on the Citrix Server.
. Reset user password on the Mainframe.
. Providing assistance to staff Citrix Server (log user off the server).
. Ensuring customer profiles are accurate and up to date.
. Ensuring SLA conformance and creating/submitting Remedy tickets
for Network issues.
. Training new members of staff in the Microsoft Office suite of
products.
FMC Technology, (Corporate Office), Houston TX
Position: Desktop Specialist I 05/11 -11/11
. Manage user account and permission through Active Directory
. Maintenance, troubleshoot support and upgraded desktop, laptops,
printer.
. Provide phone support for FMC user via SCCM remote control
. Assist user with PGP encryption.
. Remove virus using Symantec, McAfee, Malwarebytes
. Assist user with their Blackberry, Cell Phone upgrade
. Configure user Blackberry to receive email via BES server
. Daily troubleshooting a network with 1500+ users.
. Deploy user equipment on a daily basic laptop, blackberry, desktop
. Provide assist to network team on configure port activation.
. Maintain windows update on a monthly basic.
. Troubleshoot network connectivity.
. Ensure user profiles are accurate and up to date.
. Reimage laptop, desktop with FMC image for deployment
. Contact AT&T for warranty replacement phones
. Contact HP to schedule a warranty repair .
Dresser Rand, (Technology Service), Houston TX
Position: PC Technician 01/11-05/11
. Manage user account and permission through Active Directory.
. Maintenance, troubleshoot support and upgrading desktop, laptops,
printers, scanner, and other accessories as needed.
. Generating reports, creating tracking, modifying and closing trouble
ticket in Unicenter
. Providing phone support for Dresser Rand user via LAN Desk remote
control.
. Assisting employees in installing and troubleshooting issues such as
mapping computer to printer drives, configuring email accounts.
. Updated the hardware repair log on SharePoint server.
. Reimage ThinkPad laptop with Dresser Rand image for redeployment.
. Attended weekly meeting via WebEx
. Configure laptop to connect to network via BlackBerry Server.
Houston Police Department, (Technology Service), Houston TX
Position: Technical Hardware Analyst II 08/08-06/2010
. Providing 2n d level support to clients on a variety of pc and
peripheral related issues.
. Providing support for all related hardware, and software include
installation, data migration and virus removal.
. Providing phone support for HPD user via remote control.
. Maintenance, troubleshoot support and upgrading of HP computer,
laptops, printers, scanner, and other accessories as needed.
. Assist HPD Officers with the Air Card system in the patrol car.
. Generating reports, creating tracking, modifying and closing trouble
ticket in ITSM
. Creating images of computer through Zen Works for redeployment.
. Communicating with hardware/software vendors to gather bids/proposals.
. Assisting employees in installing and troubleshooting issues such as
mapping computers to printer drives, configuring e-mail accounts
etc
Sysco (Corporate Office), Houston TX
Position: Account Administrator Contactor 02/08-07/08
. Create and maintain documentation for monitoring systems, processes
and creation of hardware devices.
. Maintain user accounts, e-mail accounts system security, system back
-ups and provide technical support.
. Providing technical support for Level I-II issues via help desk ticket
system.
. Provides field support to vendor and team members involved in the
deployment, installation or repair of network hardware and software.
. Ensuring SLA conformance and creating/submitting Remedy tickets for
Network issues
. Assisting employees in installing and troubleshooting issues such as
mapping computers to printer drives, configuring e-mail accounts etc.
. AS/400 application configuration and support
. Manage and support peripherals including faxes machines and office
productivity applications, MS Outlook, MS Office
. Install, configure and troubleshoot laptop and desktop PCs (Windows)
Westwood College, Houston TX
Position: System Administrator 06/06- 02/08
. Administration of Intranet site, E-mail, and maintenance of
Printers, Routers, Hubs and Switches.
. Participation in Network security and network scalability
issues. Scheduling and performing regular, periodic
downloads/installation of Microsoft patches
for the Network.
. Responsible for overseeing the day to day running and
maintenance of the network to ensure that network is running at
optimal performance.
. Performance of Anti-virus and Spy ware maintenance; performing
system backups and file recovery.
. Perform ghost images to remotely install critical software and
operating system upgrades.
. Daily troubleshooting a network with 1500+ users.
. Communicating with hardware/software vendors to gather
bids/proposals.
. Collaborate with other members of the Technical Support Team to
analyze and respond to technical problems and participate in cross-
training sessions.