Benjamin H. Beckwith
** ******* ***** ***. * 617-***-****
Cambridge, MA 02138 **********@********.**
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience in troubleshooting and maintaining computer and
network systems and applications. Extensive experience in teaching and
supporting end users to accomplish personal and organizational goals.
Experience supporting network servers and their applications. Experience in
planning and performing computer deployment and configuring for
organization wide rollouts.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas:
? Windows XP/Vista/Win7
? NT/2003/2008 Server
? Network Support
? Software installs/fixes
? Hardware installs/fixes
? MS Office 2003/2007
? Active Directory/DNS
? Norton Ghost/Acronis
? Exchange/Lotus Notes
A+ Certification October 2007
EDUCATION/TRAINING
American Career Institute 2007-2008
Master Certificate in PC Service and Network Support
Cambridge, MA
. Installed and configured Hardware and Microsoft software. O.S. and
applications
. Constructed and tested networks with Windows Server NT, 2003, Exchange
Server
. Configured Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
EXPERIENCE
Tech Networks of Boston January 2011 - June 2011
Help Desk Specialist/Backup Coordinator Boston, MA
. Provided customer support by phone and remote sessions for
applications, Windows and Mac desktops, laptops, mobile devices and
servers and network devices for 50+ organizations
. Monitored and maintained backup programs for 50+ companies. Remediated
backup failures.
. Revised backup tracking spreadsheet to facilitate tracking and
addressing backup issues
Raytheon Corporation April 2010 - January 2011
Desktop Support Specialist Waltham, MA
. Coordinated and enacted the deployment of 150+ computers
. Provided deskside computer and Blackberry support for 500+ employees
. Ordered and installing hardware and software
. Developed forms for procedures and instructions and revised
accordingly
The Career Institute of American International College
October 2008 - October 2009
Technical Services Manager - Part-Time
Cambridge, MA
. Diagnosed and resolved issues of 75+ computers
. Successfully deployed new versions of software to disk images
. Assisted students, instructors and staff in solving computer issues
. Configured accounts in Active Directory
Various agencies in Boston Area
January - October 2008
Technical Support and Desktop Support - Contract work of varying lengths
Boston, MA
. Worked with teams in providing computer and printer
refresh/deployments
K-Force/Morgan Stanley September 2008 - October 2008
Team Lead - Deployment Preparation Boston,
MA
. Coordinated team of 15 to survey of 300+ computers to prepare for
deployment
. Selected to complete survey after team work ended
PSG/Wheelock College August 2008
Help Desk Technician-Contract Boston, MA
. Responded to calls and walk ins from staff and students, solving
issues with personal and institutional computer systems
. Imaged drives with Norton Ghost on network for upcoming classes
TAC Worldwide/Massport January 2008
Help Desk Technician Boston, MA
. Responded to calls from users in various Massport offices.
. Solved computer problems in person and on the phone.
. Installed software from network drive
Computer Care and Learning 2007-2009
Computer Business Internship and Technician - Part-Time, Per Diem
Boston, MA
. Installed and configured OS and applications
. Solved various hardware and software issues
. Deployed new computer systems
Computer Tutor/ Troubleshooter 2002-2010
Computer consultant and Tutor Boston Area
. Worked with home and business (mid-range and non-profits) customers
. Providing PC and Mac users support by diagnostics, troubleshooting and
repair as well as installing hardware
and programs
. Tutored Microsoft applications, Internet and e-mail usage
Vinfen Corporation, Webster II Day Rehabilitation Program
1997-2007 Mental Health Counselor
Brookline, MA
. Instructed individuals with mental disabilities computer skills
including basic operation, word processing, internet and e-mail use
for personal and vocational uses
. Maintained organization's computers, supported end users
. Maintained Excel spreadsheet to track client attendance, submit
reports to funding source