Thomas Kellett
Hermantown, MN 55811
Phone: 218-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
A+ Certified, IT Support Technician seeking a position with a spirited
team promoting technical evolution, continual learning, and exemplary
customer service
CORE COMPETENCIES
. System installations, upgrades, maintenance, and disaster recovery
. Respond to user requests via telephone, email, remote access, and
in-person
. Identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems in
collaboration with users across multiple departments
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
NETWORK CAT5 network cable installation, management, termination and
certification, Cisco router IOS support, LAN/VPN, Citrix
MetaFrame remote access, WLAN controller systems
HARDWARE Repair, replacement, and maintenance of Gateway, Dell,
IBM, and Lenovo workstations, laptops, and peripherals
including motherboard, hard drive, memory, display
adapter, power supply, network card, video display, and
chassis
HP, Brother, Xerox multifunction printer support and
maintenance, HP and Epson scanner support, Quantum and HP
DLT/LTO data backup devices
SOFTWARE MS Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, 2003, XP, 7
MS Office 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 2.5
Symantec Backup Exec 12.5
Symantec Antivirus 10.1.5
SMA Heat, MKS Integrity
LANDesk Management Suite
BasWare Invoice Automation
Autodesk Architectural software
ESRI Geographic Information Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Desktop Support Technician - Maurices Inc., Duluth, MN
10/1996 - 10/2009
. Configured, installed and tested hardware and peripheral
components on site
. Recorded and actively tracked service requests using MKS call
tracking software
. Collaborated with team members to establish procedures for
current and future projects
. Created instructional documentation pertaining to software
installation, operation, and support
. Administered & maintained disaster recovery systems for all
corporate desktop and laptop systems
. Provided first line support for Microsoft Windows operating
systems and Office Productivity software
. Managed, evaluated, analyzed, repaired and/or replaced
hardware, software, peripheral equipment as needed
. Implemented a hard disk imaging process reducing downtime
while saving valuable time, money and resources
. Provided accurate, timely, and creative solutions
encompassing a variety of hardware, software, and peripheral
equipment
Implemented and Administered the Following Critical Systems:
. Symantec G-Disk wiping and Backup Exec strategy on 400+ desktop and
laptop systems to ensure data security
. Symantec Ghost image management for department-specific deployment
and disaster recovery
. UPS/Spee-Dee freight management software to facilitate all
corporate shipping/receiving functions
PERSONAL
. Animal Allies Duluth Humane Society - Volunteer IT support, 2009-
present
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
. Microcomputer Support Specialist, Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN
. Network Administration, online program in progress, Lake Superior
College, Duluth, MN
. CompTIA (A+) 2009 Edition (220-701 / 220-702)
. Immediately available with desire to relocate to the Twin Cities
metro area
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
. IT Customer Service Associate of the Year, 2002