DAWN C. SCHELL
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Email: **********@*****.***
Summary
A combination of extensive experience in various environments, technical training, and
dedication has resulted in excellent qualifications in the Information Systems, integration,
and administration. Strong organizational and time management skills, multi-tasking,
capable of completing all projects and tasks within the given time specifications. Possess
strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex theories and
procedures to others.
Key strengths include:
Leadership and training experience with the ability to successfully motivate and mentor
team members.
Work well under deadline or time constraints, effectively troubleshooting, and resolving
problems.
SERVICE SOLUTIONS – LOS ANGELES, CA 03/2003 TO 04/2008
NETWORK ENGINEER / Indep. Contractor
Independently provided technical support for home and small business clients, supporting
WIFI /internet connectivity, server maintenance, workstation upgrades along with
printers and peripherals.
Provide assistance with some POS systems including phone support.
MATRIX DIRECT– LA JOLLA, CA 05-2001 TO 7-2002
LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER
Supporting desktops with various Windows versions and servers.
Responsible for researching,testing and implement help desk application with trouble
ticket documentation. Responsible for providing after hours support .
Work closely as lead on small team ensuring all issues handled and documented in a
timely manner. Responsible for documenting all environment changes and providing
training to clients.
H.O. YOH COMPANY - CALABASAS, CA 11-1999 TO 06-2001
DATA TECH
Contracted as data tech providing on site technical support at Well Point Behavioral
Health (Blue Cross) for GTE Communications. Personally responsible for supporting
multiple sites with 200 + users/machines while meeting contracted SLA’s. .
Developing / implementing effective technical support procedures including inventory
changes, logging trouble tickets and printer services.
Completely responsible for LAN/WAN connectivity, server
maintenance/support, tape backups, Cisco router troubleshooting/connectivity and end
user support. Coordinating roll outs of new desktops and any unexpected support issues
as requested by client. Working with the Development team on local intranet project
enabling mental health client's records to be updated daily using web forms on SQL
Server.
ENTEX INFORMATION SERVICES - LA JOLLA, CA 12-1997 TO 08-1999
NETWORK ENGINEER
Successfully received 6 promotions based on performance and growth.
Volunteered to work with technology refresh team on client site with continuious change
requests and numerous problems. writing SOW, created lockdown workstation image to
meet the clients request, fixing issues with internally developed applications, technical
lead on 500+ workstation imaging/rollout.
Provided on site support based on contract agreements for several high profile accounts
including Pyxis Corp, HP, Golden Eagle and Enterprise Rental Car.
Supporting 30 – 1000 users, 10-30 servers, LAN/WAN connections, configuration and
troubleshooting, network integration and relocation Worked with internal sales team as
technical advisor during SBS sales efforts
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Certifications
MCP; Microsoft NT 4.0 Server and Workstation
A+ Certified Technician
Intel Express Hub Certification
Hewlett Packard Net Server Technical Professional
Hewlett Packard Information Storage Professional
Multiple Compaq Certifications