Mary A. Pastor
*** ********* *****, #***, ******** Beach, VA 23462
757-***-****-home 757-***-****-cell
abkc6s@r.postjobfree.com
OJECTIVE: To obtain a position with growth potential and promotional
opportunities. Superior customer service and
technical skills to assist end users.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Software: Office XP, Office 2000, Office 97, Access 97, Borland C++, CICS,
DB2, COBOL, MS Visual Basic 6, Advanced VB, SCO Unix, Micro Focus,
OS/MVS/JCL, SQL, Java, Java Script, IMS, Visible Analyst, HTML, Networking,
Symantec pcAnywhere, Anti Virus protection.
SOFTWARE:, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes, Win XP, Win 2002, Win 2003, Win 2000
Professional, Win 9x, MS-DOS, Windows 3.11, and Windows NT Workstation
Hardware: Install cards, setup memory, prepare drives; upgrade operating
systems; custom operating system installations, device driver setup,
applications and peripherals to allocate system resources; troubleshoot
hardware and device driver systems errors; install new technology; log on
to the Web and download drivers; power conditioning; setup modems
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, 1999
DeVry Institute of Technology - Phoenix, Arizona
MCP Certified 2003, Networking+ Certified 2004, A+ Certified 2004
PC Desktop Support Course, 2000, PC Success LLC - Milford, CT
EXPERIENCE:
10/08-01/09,Contractor/Computer Operator for Dendrite International, Tek
Systems, Chesapeake, VA
. Contracted to work in the Operations Center
. Assisted both daytime shifts as backup Computer Operator
. Used an application called Tree Size to quickly more easily find out
the amount of space used on any given drive
. Conduct start/stop requests as needed for a specified server
. Forward HP Openview alerts when they arrive to either ODC or the on-
call technician and on the NetIQ alerts and forward to ODC Overseas
Data Center)
. Use Magic to open tickets as needed for alerts and start/stop requests
. Clean out Metrics and Incoming queues in Magic (forward open tickets
to assigned group or send Incident/Impact reports to client that it
relates to)
. Also learning how to do the tape backups when it came to swapping them
out to replacing on the server floor
. Also managed backups between using Data Protector and Operations
Backup Database
03/08-09/08. Contractor/Desktop Support Specialist, ETI Professionals,
Norfolk, VA
. Working for Army Corps of Engineers in assisting with refresh for Ace-
IT
. Assemble new workstations and install the standard load as required by
the Army Corps of Engineers
. When a scan is run, assist with upgrading software (i.e.-Adobe
Acrobat, Flash Player, etc)
. Run updates on end users PC's as needed
o (i.e.-Windows, Adobe Reader, QuickTime, etc)
. Answer Help Desk calls as needed when they come in and close ticket
when resolved
. Do constant follow up to make sure all PC's are running smoothly
. Utilize Remedy ticketing system to assign, track, and close tickets
when it is resolved
. Troubleshoot end user issues (i.e.-printer, PC, software, network
connectivity, etc) until resolved
. Conduct installs as directed by Remedy ticketing system (i.e.-Pure
Edge, Approve-It, Filemaker Pro, Acrobat Pro, etc)
. Distribute tickets accordingly to members of tech support team
06/07-10/07,12/07- 02/08, Contractor/Computer Operator for Tek
Systems/Cegedim Dendrite, Chesaapeake, VA
. Contracted to work in the Operations Center
. Work with techs on the NetIQ alerts and forward to ODC (Overseas Data
Center)
. Conduct start/stop requests as needed for a specified server
. Assist with Sunday maintenance work (rebooting, starting, and stopping
servers)
. Forward HP Openview alerts when they arrive to either ODC or the on-
call technician
. Use Magic to open tickets as needed for alerts and start/stop requests
. Clean out Metrics and Incoming queues in Magic (forward open tickets
to assigned group or send Incident/Impact reports to client that it
relates to)
. Assist with Disaster Recovery and work in tape storage inventorying
media (doing one bin at a time barcoding each tape)
. The next phase of the Disaster Recovery was to scan, conduct data
entry, and then send archived media to Iron Mountain for storage
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12/06-05/07, Contractor/LAN Administrator for NMCI project for EDS at Naval
Operations Base, World IT Solutions, Landover, MD
. Take classified and unclassified calls from both Navy and Marines
. Perform password resets as needed or requested
. Set up new Outlook e-mail accounts
. Assist end users with their CAC card setup (running the CLO script)
. Verify end users with confidential NMCI 4-digit pin
. Referenced Active Directory to check the status of an end user account
. Utilized Account Reset Tool to refresh account and reset password for
end user on their domain
. Utilized the in house POD (password on demand) when taking call for
assistance with password resets
o This means you do not have access to perform the above action
for intended group
. Enforce accounts back after making any necessary in Active Directory
for an end user account
. Escalate calls to Tier 2 Technical Support as needed
. Update user profiles in Remedy as needed in the Remedy Account Tool
. Assist with software pushes and updates and forward them to the
Software Distribution Department
. Obtain assistance to set up new RAS accounts for remote access
. Remote into end user's PC using Tivoli or Netmeeting as needed
08/05-05/06, Computer Support Specialist, Dataline, Inc., Norfolk, VA
. Go into Mole, look at Engineering Schedule, see who is available that
day
. Be the back up for the Virginia Pilot (monitoring, e-mail, voice mail,
advances)
. At 10 & 4 pm, send monitoring report to the Virginia Pilot help desk
. Use Dark Horse to open new tickets, close finished tickets, track
calls, current contracts,
. Consolidate ESS spreadsheet against Mole
. Act as the primary administrator for One Health Port
11/04 - 03/05, Help Desk Analyst, Finlay Fine Jewelry, Orange, CT
. Service Finlay employees at the fine jewelry counter at retail stores
such as Filene's, Lord & Taylor, Dillard's
. Service company specific software (GEMS, RDW, RMS)
. Assist with updates, resets, corrections
. Use pcAnywhere to remote into user's PC as needed
. Send out equipment replacements as needed (PC, printer, scanner, etc)
. Track equipment through UPS Tracking
04/04, On The Road PC Technician, Smartech Computer Services, Inc., Austin,
TX - As Needed Position
. Checked in with Supervisor on weekly basis
. When needed, met with technical support team
. Picked up parts needed for calls
. Swapped out parts on Dell desktops and laptops
. Serviced customers in Southeastern Connecticut
09/04 - 10/04, Consultant for GE in Shelton,CT, Manpower, Stamford, CT -
Short-Term Contract
. Installed company specific software for end users
. Worked directly with members of Help Desk team
. Kept track of progress within the project
. Checked in daily for follow up and status
12/03 - 01/04, Support Technician, Jupitermedia, Darien, CT - Temporary
Position
. Responded to incoming MS Outlook e-mails from users, generated
trouble tickets
. Utilized Track-It Audit and Inventory databases
. Handled branch offices in the U.S., France, Germany, Japan, and
England
. Worked on builds for users including both PC's and laptops
. Maintained office equipment (printers, fax machines, etc)
. Changed expired VPN passwords using Hyena
. Handled hardware database, kept track of assets, and ran inventory
on PC's and laptops
MILITARY: 12MAY92-23MAR93
United States Air Force/ Desert Storm working in Materiel Storage &
Distribution; Honorable discharge