JOHN NEARING acgfhr@r.postjobfree.com
480-***-**** MESA, AZ 85205
OBJECTIVE
To obtain as a Help Desk/ Jr. Network Support Engineer position utilizing abilities
develop through experience and education, with the opportunities for professional growth
based on performance.
PROFILE
Achievement-driven technical professional.
A.A.S degrees in Computer Technology and Networking Technology
Exceling in utilization of advanced technologies in optimizing operational
efficiencies and maximizing organizational profitability.
Over 10 years of exceptional customer service background with the latest five
years in highly responsible management and leadership assignments.
Skilled in identifying and capitalizing on customer needs to generate new business,
develop existing clients, diversify revenue streams and gain competitive market
leveraging.
Dynamic customer service, communication, consultation, presentation, and
negotiation skills.
Proficient in strategically prioritizing, planning and managing workflow to
optimize productivity and efficiency in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Synergy Services Level 3 Commutation
Network Operation Center 02/13-02/14
Efficiently and accurately manages customer initiated trouble tickets to resolution.
Ability to effectively diagnose, troubleshoot, and support computing and
networking issues, including desktop computers, print queues, file shares, VPN,
V OIP, Active Directory, DHCP, WINS, and DNS
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Provides accurate and consistent customer communication during established
intervals using phone, email, and ticketing notes.
Monitors network and customer facing resources for impairment and out of service
conditions.
Cisco and Juniper management routers
Remote desktop troubleshooting
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Stream Global Services - 8/11–02/13
Apple IOS Technician
Perform appropriate issue diagnosis and guide users through step-by-step solutions
Clearly and effectively communicate technical solutions in a user-friendly,
professional manner
Provide one-on-one and group end-user training as needed.
Handling 25-35 inbound calls per day
Resolve wireless and wired internet connectivity
Resolve email configuration issue, sending and receiving email.
Effectively troubleshoot and resolve apple IOS issues.
Troubleshoot IPhone, IPod and IPad.
Marriott Hotels International 7/08-05/11
Information Technology Sales Manager
Skillfully organized sales, service and presentations to convention groups, affiliates
and exhibitors.
Efficiently coordinated with sales personnel, Convention and Event Managers
regarding logistical concerns.
Responsible for second-most-profitable department status or 73.5% 2008, 2009,
2010
Developed revenue-tracking and forecasting system in 2008, reduced competition
and boosted sales as a result.
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Met/exceeded ambitious revenue objectives for three consecutive years in a highly
competitive marketplace.
Marriott Hotels International 6/07-6/08
Regional Sales Manager
Expertly managed Event Booking Center Client/Hotel Accounts and ensured
maximization of revenue for multiple brands, including answering various
customer questions and directing Client Service Department communications.
Comprehensively matched clients with business opportunities to facilitate
maximized revenues and engaged in Marriott Sales Force Ones sales model.
Repeatedly noted top booking agent during several quarters and singularly directed
ExxonMobil accounts equaling $10 MM in sales per annum.
Successfully sold 14 Marriott hotels in the Mid-Atlantic, Virginia, North and South
Carolina
Marriott Hotels International 6/06-6/07
Audio Visual Technician
Knowledgably supervised, set-up and maintained audio-visual equipment LCD
projectors, wireless lavalieres and microphones. Customer assistance and event
technology operations and services.
Successfully identified and resolved problems/issues enabling completion of all
event projects to client satisfaction.
Provided well-received guest/customer training upgrading their knowledge and
skills.
Setup routers, connecting hubs, lay Ethernet cable, troubleshoot passwords.
Troubleshoot printer issue, and file sharing.
Vinciti Networks, 7/04-7/05
Engineering Lead
Diligently supported inbound pre- and post-sales and Tipping Point IDP products
and established customer relationships.
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Skillfully acquired and processed customer feedback to engineering via Ethereal
and TCPDump.
Sales Lead 12/03 – 6/04
Directed routing sales operations, resolved customer problems and facilitated
organization of activities to most efficiently achieve stated goals.
Led and supervised four subordinates and drafted comprehensive technical
manuals.
Help Desk Technical Support Level II 5/03-
11/03
Provided exceptional technical support for SonicWAL L, L AN and WAN systems,
as well as reviewed and feedback histories with first-level engineers.
Analyzed hacking report and alert logs, firewalls, VPN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP and ICMP
subnetting.
EDUCATION
Heald College, Portland, OR
Associate of Applied Science, Networking Technology
Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology