Janet Whitely
Brampton, ON
L6T 2W8
905-***-**** acn2w4@r.postjobfree.com
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/janetwhitely/
Customer Service Professional
An accomplished Customer Service Professional with extensive IT experience
resolving client issues in a timely and efficient manner. Developed a
working style which capitalizes on my ability to interact with different
support disciplines which combines an excellent customer focus and the
ability to deliver high quality work. Excellent oral and written
communication skills, complemented with strong organizational and
interpersonal abilities.
> Incident Management
> Disaster Recovery
> Creative Troubleshooting
> Vendor Management
> Network Administration
> Process Improvement
Accomplishments
As of July 2014, an Honours Graduate of TriOS College, Network
Administrator course. Achieved the CompTIA Network+ Certification, and will
be earning certifications in Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Experienced with multiple platforms/technologies: MainFrame (z/OS, z/VM),
OS/400, UNIX (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX), Network Components (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN,
DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Routers, Switches,
Circuits).
Customer/Technical Support
. Provided technical support for all issues, including system failures
and disaster recovery.
. Managed the installation of a new IBM processor, by working with
various vendors to ensure the electrical requirements were being
fitted, prepared the hardware staging, and then installed the required
operating system software and configured the network and storage
components, ensuring secure connectivity for client use.
. Created needed procedures to support various platforms.
. Prepared a comprehensive excel worksheet which tracked time-based
milestones, resulting in improved KPI's pertaining to the success of
the client experience and satisfaction.
IT Training
. Mentored new employees to sustain multi-platform hardware and software
requirements.
. Worked closely with client base to assure proper utilization of
customer web-based portals.
Work Experience
SunGard Availability Services (Canada) Ltd., Mississauga, ON
1995 - 2013
SunGard Availability Services specializes in providing Business Continuity
Services internationally for large to mid-sized organizations. Compiled
technical specifications required by customers for scheduled Disaster
Recovery exercises.
Senior Technical Service Delivery Coordinator 2010-2013
. Primary contact for client inqueries, problem resolution and
escalation.
. Delivered positive client experiences and promptly resolved all
complaints.
. Collected, monitored, analyzed and evaluated client requirements to
achieve desired recovery objectives within stated time lines.
. Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined
client expectations.
. Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills in all client
interactions.
Senior Recovery Specialist 2000-2010, Operations Analyst II 1997-2000,
Operations Analyst I 1995-1997
. Supported recovery efforts during; 1998 Montreal Ice Storm, 2001 9/11
Attacks, 2003 Northeast blackout.
. Setup, configured, and tested system hardware and operating systems
matching client recovery needs.
. First level technical support and resolved technical issues for
clients.
. Updated, maintained and created procedure documents to support and
educate staff on proper software and hardware configurations as well
as diagnostic practices.
. Developed, and ensured maintenance of comprehensive Disaster Recovery
Plans for all Canadian facilities.
. Assisted management with staff scheduling and created new shift
rotations to match the scheduling/staffing requirements.
Metropolitan Toronto Police, Toronto, ON
1995
Console Operations - 1995
. Provided technical support to all business units. Ensured daily
backups were performed and finished successfully.
T. Eaton Co. Ltd., Toronto, ON
1990 - 1995
Shift Supervisor 1993-1995, Operations Technical Support 1992-1993, Network
Analyst 1990 -1992
. Managed System Availability, Network Connectivity and Production
Throughput, as well as RS/6000 (AIX) Store System Support.
. Participated in a nationwide in-store conversion from IBM Series/1 to
IBM RS/6000 environment (102 locations in 9 months).
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto/Markham, ON
1988 - 1990
Console Operator 1989-1990, Network Operator 1989-1990, Tape Operator 1988-
1989, Print Operator 1988
. Continually monitored all production systems. Identified and resolved
potential system outages.
. Monitored and maintained WAN and LAN network connectivity.
. Responded to all tape mount requests, tape drive interventions, all
printing, bursting and decollating functions.
Education
Network Administrator, TriOS College, Brampton, ON
2014
6 months accelerated course - graduated with Honours, July 2014. Current
Certificate: CompTIA Network+. Expected Certificates: Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP), Cisco CCNA. Additional subjects: CompTIA A+, CompTIA IT Project+,
Windows PowerShell Scripting.
Computer Programmer Diploma, Niagara College, Welland, ON
1984-1986
Structured Programming Concepts: COBOL, BASIC, FORTRAN, REPORT PROGRAM
GENERATOR (RPGII). Systems Analysis, Operating Systems, Business
Organizations, Economics, Accounting, English.