Vaughn Covington
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Tech savvy and knowledgeable Computer Support Specialist with 10+ years’ experience maintaining networks and peripherals for large and small organizations. Strong technical and fundamental competencies combined with highly desired attributes including: in-depth understanding of existing and emerging technologies, critical thinker, creative problem solver, adept multi-tasker, asset management, competent at work planning and prioritization, and excellent communication skills to help maintain the usability of the organization’s IT assets and execute the organization’s mission and vision.
Technical Skills
Active Directory
Sharepoint
Azure
Dameware Remote Support
Go To Assist remote
Team Viewer
MAAS 360
SAP Account Creations
SAP
Teams
VMware ESXi 6.0 – 7.0
Bilingual- Spanish (read, write, speak)
Windows 10, 11
Windows server 2021, 2023
Inventory management
White-glove technical support for VIP clients
Personalized IT training for C-level executives
High-level service delivery for premium clients
Cisco Meraki (Routers, Switches, ect.)
Samsung Knox
Office 365
SCCM
Service Now Ticketing system
Remedyforce Ticketing system
Active Directory
Sharepoint
Azure
Dameware Remote Support
Go To Assist remote
Team Viewer
MAAS 360
SAP Account Creations
SAP
Teams
VMware ESXi 6.0 - 7.0
Linux OS (Red Hat, CentOS, etc.)
Mac OS
Strong technical competencies with verifiable experience working in a 2nd/3rd line IT support role.
Troubleshoot operational systems and collaborate with other organizational entities responsible for enterprise systems support Using SCCM, Absolute, ePO, and AirWatch.
Performed desktop support, diagnostics and repair Dell, IBM, Compaq, Apple Mac hardware,ipad, and iphone mobile devices.
Participated in analysis of incoming cases/tickets/orders, assigning to team members and tracking closure of orders.
Able to troubleshoot and problem-solve to ensure that mainframes, dedicated server computers, and related technology remain online and operating as intended.
Skilled at executing hardware and software upgrades acco,rding to company IT protocols and facilitating employee training.
Able to competently execute routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Experienced in working on high visibility or mission-critical projects and performing all functional duties independently.
Excellent track record for working within a group framework.
Mobile Device Management via Intune for Windows devices
Excellent communicator; great ability to articulate ideas into instruction or information to teammates.
Worked with VMWare and Linux (Red Hat CentOS etc), Unix, and Windows 10, 11 2008 Server, Mac OS environments
Strong communication skills received commendations from customers
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lewisville ISD Feb 2024 - April 2024
Refresh Technician
The main responsibility was updating users from MacBook Air laptops to MacBook Pro laptops.
Baylor Scott & White Dallas, TX Nov 2023- Jan 2024
Refresh Technician
The hospital had a project of updating the computers on the campus.
Coco – Cola, Dallas TX Mar 2023 – Jul 2023
Help Desk Technician
Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
Utilized Service Now as the ticketing tool to track and escalate tickets for end users.
Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
Walk the customer through the problem-solving process
Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
Troubleshot Outlook in Office 365 on users laptops and desktops
Hardware Deployment Technician
Texas Health Resources - Harris Medical Center
October 2022 - January 2023
Supported users through an equipment deployment from Dell systems
Configured and deployed new Systems; performed testing of controls and new products
Collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Leads on required changes
Troubleshot Outlook in Office 365 on users laptops and desktops
Technical Support Representative
Oncor Electric
February 2020 - June 2022
Performed minor upgrades and updates to the companies hardware and software
Network troubleshooting
Monitored the laptops, hard drives, memory, monitors, and motherboards throughout, and performed assistance when needed
Collaborated with other departments to ensure everything was running cohesively
Troubleshot Outlook in Office 365 on users laptops and desktops
Technical Support Representative
Hospital for Sick Children
October 2017 - November 2017
Supported users through an equipment deployment from Dell to IBM systems
Configured and deployed new Systems; performed testing of controls and new products
Collaborate with Deployment Engineers and Leads on required changes
IT Support Representative
Lockheed Martin
August 2016 - December 2016
Supported users through the Remedy Ticketing System
Replaced monitors, laptop, and printer consumables
Tech refreshed HP laptops with Dell Laptops
IT Specialist
Metalogix Software
November 2015 - May 2016
Supported the Essential package which ran alongside of SharePoint
Used remote tools for Skype
Assisted customers with backing up and migrating SharePoint sites from one site to another sub-site
IT Support Specialist
District of Columbia Recovery Community Alliance
August 2014 - November 2015
Updated desktop computers with Windows 8.1 and Norton Antivirus
Installed software (Norton Antivirus, Remote Access Software)
Installed and setup printers (HP Laser Printers)