Debora Plante
St. Cloud, Mn. 56303
Hm. 320-***-****
Email *.**********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a support position that allows demonstrating proven IT technical
skills and strong customer focus. Express clear business practices through
department assignments, documentation skills, compassionate customer
service, in-depth troubleshooting, problem solving, and continuous
improvement skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services 2006 - 2010
DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Supported 1300 diverse consumer, commercial and mortgage lending customers
throughout the U.S.
In the role of Development Customer Support (new and upgraded applications)
I provided a broad spectrum of troubleshooting and technical solutions and
services directly to internal and external customers on a daily basis
utilizing .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, Visual Studio, JavaScript and VB Script
along with internal proprietary software.
Xcel Energy 1989 - 2005
SYSTEM ANALYST S 2001 - 2005
Utilized customer service skills and problem resolution for end users at
the the Xcel Energy Power Plants in person and via telephone regarding
pc's, LAN connectivity, security, along with application, database and web
design training and support.
Developed a procedure for creating ac-hoc reports of OSHA recordable,
injuries and lost workdays. Tracking injuries was reduced by 75%.
Designed, developed and implemented a web base solution that monitors gas
bottle types and inventory levels. This application streamlined the
recording process and provided necessary data to the Federal Government,
and Environmental Protection Agency.
Designed, developed and maintained four intranet web sites content,
graphics and user interface utilizing HTML, ODBC, SQL, MS Access, VBScript
and JavaScript.
COMPUTER SPECIALIST\PROGRAMMER 1998 - 2001
Administrative and Help Desk support for applications installed on Windows
NT and UNIX platform. Assisted and trained internal customers in the usage
of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Assured all applications are Y2K compliant by internal audits, identifying,
redesigning and reprogramming as well as developed a procedure contingency
plan.
CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 1997 - 1998
Implemented security authorization and provided desk side training and
technical support for internal customer base. Utilizing AIX UNIX, and
Network technologies while supporting the EMS, Distribution Management
System and Control Center LAN.
ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 1993 - 1997
Audited, Installed, upgraded, ordered and configured new computers,
software, printers, and ensured compliance with I/T standards (backup and
recovery, virus protection and legal compliance). Provided consultative
advice and recommendations to management to address risk and improve
information systems processes and controls.
Created MS Access database to provide an analytical basis for the
improvement of forecasting and budget control of communication equipment
including office, and cellular phones, pagers, hand held radios and circuit
charges.
CUSTOMER BUSINESS OFFICE 1989 - 1993
Analyzed and resolved billing, meter readings, disconnects and new business
inquiries timely and compassionately from a minimum of 75 To 100 customers
on a daily basis via telephone and walk-ins. Reviewed and filed
correspondents, working with dispatchers on power outages, utilized data
entry skills and typed 75 words per minute.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Organizational Management and Communication/Computers
Certificates: Help Desk Professional, Web Design and Web Development
IN HOUSE TRAINING
Code of Conduct, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Diversity
training
Peer Group resolution and Quality team leadership