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Customer Service Technician

Location:
Dallas, TX, 75202
Posted:
August 08, 2011

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DUANE A. HAWTHORNE

**** **** ******, ***# **** ? Dallas, TX 75202 ? ********@*******.*** ?

214-***-****

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly motivated, analytical professional with broad-based experience in

the IT industry. Exceptional understanding of voice and data networking,

programming routers and switches, and computer repair, upgrade, and

maintenance. Proven ability to integrate technical skills, customer support

experience, and related education to exceed business and customer

requirements. Adept at conceptualizing strategic solutions that optimize

customer service and business profitability.

AREAS OF STRENGTH & SKILL

Technical Management ? Electronic Work Bench ? Microsoft Office ? DOS, C,

C++ & Checksum ? Electrical Circuits ? Nortel PBX and BCM units, Avaya and

most PBX Systems ? Electronic Communications (Digital/Data and Analog) ?

LAN (Local Area Network) ? WAN (Wide Area Network) ? Expert at custom Voice

and Data cabling ? Microsoft Windows server 2003 ? Surveillance Cameras

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tele-Rate, Dallas, TX

Jun 2007 to July 2011

Telecommunications Consultant

Develop and lead strategic business solutions for communications using

voice and data networking technology, plan and manage IT projects, and

create infrastructure and team building to support 3 retail locations

providing computers and internet services.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing clients with reliable technical

support, efficient and cost friendly service, and a convenient payment

location.

Exceeded expectations by building solid business partnerships and creating

client trust.

AT&T Communications, Chicago, IL

Nov 1999 to Jun 2007

Customer System Technician

Installed and repaired telephone networks, performed troubleshooting,

testing, and customer training to ensure proper functioning of telephone

networks.

Improved customer service by significantly reducing time on all issues

resolved.

Integrated technical skills, customer support experience, and related

education to exceed customer's expectations on a challenging installation

project.

Methode Electronics, Harwood Heights, IL

Mar 1997 to Nov 1999

Electronic Bench Technician

Repaired connectors and bus power distribution systems and assisted with

interconnect solutions for computers, automobiles, and telecommunications.

Reduced time required for specific functions by eliminating defective

products being returned for re-evaluation.

Designed a testing machine that minimized errors on products entering final

step for processing.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, DeVry University, Chicago, IL

(2005)

Associate of Applied Science, Electronic Technician, DeVry University,

Chicago, IL (1999)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA 2003)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Security 2003 (MCSA Security

2003)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Messaging 2003 (MCSA Messaging

2003)



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