Shawn Stoker
Technology Assistant
Dallas, TX
acffsb@r.postjobfree.com - 214-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technology Assistant
Jesuit College Preparatory School - Dallas, TX - February 2012 to February 2014
Desktop support for All Faculty and Staff
Imaging computers
Building and Heavy hardware repairs of machines
Laptop Support
iPad support
SMART Board software and repairs
Projectors
Microphones
Sound system and other A/V setup
Worked with Robotics team for competitions
Went back to school - 2010 to 2012
Temp contract/seasonal
Price Waterhouse Coopers/Veritix/Ultimate Staffing - February 2009 to April 2009
K-1 Tax Package Support
Best Buy - October 2008 to January 2009
seasonal)
Computer Sales
Temp Contract
Verizon Fios - Telvista - Dallas, TX - June 2008 to October 2008
Technical Phone Support for Verizon Fios Cable TV
Occasional Internet(Data) or Phone(Voice) Troubleshooting in addition to Cable TV support
Approximately 30 Inbound Callas per Day
Troubleshooting Motorola Converter Boxes
DVR Set Top Boxes
Troubleshooting Routers (D-Link, ActionTec)
Cabling of equipment setup (Coax, CAT 5)
Remote Diagnostics and Repair
CAD
vRepair
DTI
DTI Express
AIMS
other internal Vz Applications
Walked customers through setup of Video Equipment. Anything from activation of a new Set Top Box to
Trouble Shooting issues with Video problems. Such as bad picture, bad sound, DVR not recording, Pay per
View issues with ordering or viewing. Set up of Parental controls, favorites and other Menu functions, etc.
Set up Dispatch for on site techs.
Customer Service Support
AmeriPlan - Plano, TX - January 2008 to May 2008
Temp Contract)
Independently owned business for Health Discounts to those who can not afford Medical Insurance.
Customer Support Call Center in North Plano
Approximately 20-30 Inbound Calls per Day
Strong Customer Service and Research
Helping customers to find participating providers in their area
Looking up expected costs or fees after discount applied
Looking up Medications for discounted cost in Medco system
Educating Customers on the difference between Insurance and Medical Discount
Mostly dealt with Dentists, Dental Offices, Optometrists and Vision Centers. Also, Chiropractors.
Basic Ticketing and Customer Tracking Software
Help Desk Analyst
PepsiCo-Pepsi Business Support Group - Plano, TX - August 2006 to December 2007
Temp Contract)
Data Center Helpdesk at Frito-Lay Headquarters located in Plano.
Supporting Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker, Tropicana and Gatorade systems.
Approximately 50 Inbound Calls per Day
SAP Purchasing system
Enterprise Transportation Management Delivery System
Identity Management System
Citrix
Novell
Credant Mobile Guardian Shield
OS/2 Mainframes
Active Directory Windows Logon
Windows performance and maintenance.
Walk-through steps to solve issues users have. If not resolved Incident Ticket created and assigned to Backline
Team for further research. Courtesy Callback to follow up on progress of tickets.
University of Texas at Dallas-Learning Resources Center - Richardson, TX - August 2003 to June 2006
Richardson TX (8/2003-6/2006)
Worked at the front desk.
Answered questions about registration, classes, tutoring, graduate school testing and prep courses, in person
or over the phone.
Helped parents with Freshman Orientation questions.
Administered exams for SAT, LSAT, TASP, THEA and other state or official University exams.
Registered or called students for Graduate prep classes
Created and designed posters, flyers and handouts for prep courses.
Created and designed signs for testing to help students locate where to take exams
Created and designed name badges and placecards for Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Created and organized in Excel a room schedule for our courses and testing dates covering full semesters.
Organized tutors schedules for writing and math courses
Scheduled appointments for students with specific tutors or possibly locate someone outside of our office to
help.
Performed typical office duties such as filing, data entry, etc.
Temp Contract
Technical Phone Support for America Online - Garland, TX - March 2002 to May 2003
software.
Approximately 50 Inbound Calls per Day.
Connectivity. Helped customers with issues for connecting
Dial-up Troubleshooting
Internet access
Viewing web pages
Walking callers through steps to help optimize online experience
Instructions on how to use Email and online functions.
Basic instruction of how computers work.
Also, promotion of other products or services offered by America Online.
Temp Contract
Stream International - Carrollton, TX - June 2001 to February 2002
Answered incoming calls and helped home and business Dell customers with their computer problems.
Approximately 40 Inbound Calls per Day.
Hardware Technical Phone Support representative.
Documentation of call activity.
Used web to research problems.
If there was a damaged internal accessory a replacement was sent out to them.
Temp Contract
Lucent/Avaya - Addison, TX - February 2001 to June 2001
Answered inbound calls for Voicemail help-line.
Approximately 30 Inbound Calls per Day.
Helped customers use the service and set it up.
Transferred or referred to appropriate office for other questions such as billing or repairs.
Temp Contract
Microsoft(Volt) - Las Colinas, TX - June 2000 to January 2001
Answered incoming calls regarding customer problems with software applications or hardware.
Approximately 40 Inbound Calls per Day.
Determined what department they should speak to and transferred or referred them to appropriate department.
Temp Contract
Xerox-New Department - Lewisville, TX - October 1999 to May 2000
Answered calls from Marketing Reps (sometimes customers) dealing with the searching or creating of
Customer Numbers.
Approximately 20 Inbound Calls per Day.
Used RUMBA
Aspect software
USPS postal codes applications, taxing guides, and state/county/city GEO codes Online
Used Internet for research of the required tasks.
Also referred callers to other departments as the main marketing hotline default switchboard.
Temp Contract
Manpower - Dallas, TX - May 1999 to September 1999
Contacted existing and future IBM customers to verify certain contacts. If they were employed, retired, or
deceased. As well as obtaining information on existing operating systems, if they were using the IBM equipment
still, or if it had been replaced, in addition to inquiries about future needs.
Approximately 30 Outbound Calls per Day.
Contact Discovery
Used OS/2 as main operating system to input data.
Technical Support
Web America Networks - Dallas, TX - 1998 to 1999
Temp Contract)
Internet Service Provider Technical Support.
Approximately 40 Inbound Calls per Day.
Instructed customers over the phone on how to un/reinstall necessary components to run WANS Internet
software
Instructions on how to create temporary files to connect and download the software needed.
Developed better communication skills necessary to have a clear understanding from both sides.
Assistant
University of North Texas - Denton, TX - 1996 to 1998
Worked in the Registrar's office.
Filing
Data entry for student accounts.
Change of addresses and phone numbers.
Answered Student help line to assist all students regarding registration and scheduling of classes by teleserve.
Testing and helping students navigate the website and online registration process.
Delivered grade reports, drop sheets, roll sheets and other intra-campus paper works to the various
departments.
Substituted at Transcript Office doing filing, distributing, and other tasks for Transcripts
Help Desk Counter.
Called students who were overdue for payment of accounts.
Stocked catalogs and schedules of classes.
Recreation Specialist
City of Garland - Garland, TX - 1990 to 1997
Worked in office of recreation center.
Answered phone.
Answered questions about registration for activities.
Supervised center.
Basic first aid knowledge, along with CPR certification.
Monitored patrons and children.
Taught cartooning and basic art class
Weekend supervisor for several years.
EDUCATION
Visual Art/Drawing and Painting
University of North Texas - Denton, TX
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Five years customer service in office setting. Three of which working for the University of Texas at Dallas at
the front desk as well as test proctor for official exams. Also, organizing tutors and their work schedules. Some
positions have been more technical in nature. Overall experience is in customer service either by phone or
in person for approximately 15 years.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
Helpdesk/Phone Support
Windows Xp/2k/Me/98/95
Word
Works
Publisher
Lotus
Designer and other basic or business applications.
Basic hardware knowledge.
Technical Support
America Online
Dell
IBM
Microsoft
Xerox.