Alasdair W. Mackie
845-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Technical Skills
Certifications Software
● CompTIA A+ ● Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Operating Systems PowerPoint, Outlook)
● Windows (XP - 7) ● Oracle VM VirtualBox
● Max OS X (Leopard - Mountain Lion) ● Adobe Photoshop
● iOS and Android ● Apple Garageband
Programming ● Microsoft Remote Assistance
● Basic Java ● Microsoft Exchange
Language ● Some familiarity with Active
● Japanese (Elementary level) Directory
Additional Skills
● Experience with face-to-face and Operating System Installation and
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telephone support Upgrades
● Desktop Hardware (Assembly, Setup and Maintenance of Laser
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Component Replacement, and Inkjet Printers
Peripherals) Removing malware and employing
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● Diagnosing and Troubleshooting preventative protection measures
Hardware and Software Issues Implementing security procedures
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● Maintenance and Optimization of for local machines and networks
Windows Installing and Configuring
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● Setting up Wired/Wireless Networking Virtualization Software
in a SOHO Environment Configuring Email Clients on
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● Windows Local Security Policy and computers and smartphones
NTFS Permissions System Image Deployment
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● Utilizing the Windows Command Line Joining PCs to Domains
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Interface Creating and responding to tickets
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through RT ticketing system
Education
State University of New York at Geneseo – Geneseo, NY May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Work Experience
HelpDesk Tech – SUNY Geneseo – Geneseo, NY Aug. 2011 – May 2013
● Assisting students and faculty both face-to-face and over the phone with various
computer issues related to academic software, internet, printers, and malware
● Diagnosing hardware and software issues
● Collaborating with other techs to find solutions to problems
● Setting up and imaging new lab desktops
● Training new employees
● Installing and configuring operating systems
● Responding to support requests through RT ticketing system
● Joining computers to domain
● Replacing and installing computer components (HDD, RAM, Video Cards)
● Protecting computers from malware
● Configuring email clients for PC and mobile devices (IMAP, POP, SMTP)