Travis Claypool
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Cell: 937-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective:
. To obtain a position in the Information Technology field that will
utilize and increase my skills. I am always looking to improve myself
and wish to be the best technician that I can be.
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Work well without supervision
. Extremely self-motivated
. Ability to prioritize and remain focused
. Excellent with customer support services
. Able to maintain highest standard of courtesy
. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under
pressure
. Excellent troubleshooting skills
. Knowledgeable about many different IT concepts, software and
hardware
. CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician
. Within 2 courses of obtaining Associates Degree
. 6 years experience in computer support
. Skilled in preparing documentation on a variety of topics
. Experience in public and group speaking
EXPERIENCE:
6/05-present Self Employed (PC Repair)
Xenia, OH
Senior Desktop Support Manager
Technical Abilities
. Hardware/Software repair
. Hardware installation, configuration and optimization
. Installation of new programs, applications and operating systems
. Troubleshooting to determine root cause of hardware/software
failures
. Networking printers and multiple machines
. Installation and setup of wireless equipment
. Installation of wired network equipment and media
Customer Service
. Directly consulting end users with system errors
. Recommend necessary corrective action
. Solely responsible for customer satisfaction
. Train customers on using new technology
Communication/Writing Skills
. Troubleshoot errors over phone and through email
. Maintain record of problem fixes for future reference
. Document errors, create list of applicable hardware/software
needed to correct issues.
07/04-03/05 Best Buy - Geek Squad
Fairborn, OH
PC Support Technician
Major Duties
. Initial setup of new machines
. Troubleshooting machine system errors
. Software/Hardware repair
Customer Service
. Assist customers in PC related purchases
. Consult with customer to determine appropriate course of action
relating to individual needs
. Suggest preventative maintenance regarding spy ware and viruses
02/02-Present Church of Christ
Youth Minister
Fairborn, OH
Administrative Work
. Manage and supervise daily administrative work including
announcements, phone calls and building upkeep
. Prepare charts, business briefings and any other necessary
announcements for congregation members and church leaders
. Supervise and organize workers and volunteers of the church for
any projects, public outreach
Public Speaking
. Prepare and present lessons and sermons each Sunday and
Wednesday night
. Manage and systemize song leading, announcements and other
weekly duties from the pulpit
. Assist in teaching classes as needed
Ministry/Member Programs
. Organize and initiate community activities and public outreach
. Manage and supervise church work days as well as determine
workload schedule
. Interview members and guests to information on areas in need of
improvement
. Assist members in placement of service as well as initiate and
build new ideas for growth and improvement
SKILLS:
Proficient in the following operating systems/application:
. Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7
. Microsoft Professional Office Suite including Outlook, Excel,
Word, Access. Power Point, OneNote, Publisher and Groove, Front
Page
. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat
Reader/Writer, Flash Player
. Fire Fox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari
. Windows Media Player, Quick Time, Real Player, Winamp
. Experience in Macintosh OS X Tiger/Leopard Operating Systems
EDUCATION:
Xenia High School High School Diploma
Xenia, OH
Greene County Career Center Certificate of Completion
Xenia, OH
Sinclair Community College Coursework in Progress
Dayton. OH
. Pursuing Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems
. Dean's List
. Majority of coursework completed (2 Classes Remaining)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Comptia A+ Certified Professional IT Technician - COMP001004544985
REFERENCES:
William L. Shick
MSGT USAF (Retired)
1309 Valley Stream Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
Keith Greer
USAF (Retired)
217 Ashley Camp Blvd., Harrodsburg KY 40330
******@***.**.***
Jerry Rosengarten
USAF Computer Programming Analyst (Retired)
569 Calumet Pl, Beavercreek, OH 45434
Ron Music
Marathon
Instrument Mechanic
More references available upon request.