Alex M. DeMelo
Linden, New Jersey 07036
Phone: 908-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self motivated, highly organized Information Technology professional who is
a methodical problem solver and excellent communicator. Hardworking,
reliable, and thorough with proven ability to prioritize and handle many
open cases at one time while still meeting deadlines and exceeding
expectations.
Skills include:
. Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-
solving skills with the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
with frequent interruptions
. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
. Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and
discretion
. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer-
service skills
. Trilingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish with the ability to
translate
TECHNICAL SKILLS
O/S: Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7 (workstation) Servers NT4/2000/2003
SQL
Software: MS Office 2002/2003 & 2007, MS Exchange (application),
Imanage/Autonomy, Citrix
Metaframe for windows XP, Trend Micro, McAfee Netshield,
antivirus software
Networking: Active Directory, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and VPN
Hardware: Personal Computers: Various PC Platforms (IBM, etc.) and
laptops, Various PC
Hardware in construction of Desktop and Server Computers
Printers: Various HP, Lexmark, and Xerox laser, and All-in-One
printers
Phones: Various Blackberry models
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
IT Customer Support Technician
2009-2010
. Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and
applications
. Handled system and network problems as well as diagnosed and solved
hardware/software faults
. Worked with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with
desktop
computing equipment and software.
. Interacted with numerous computer platforms in a multi-layered client
server environment.
Ensured desktop computers interconnected seamlessly with diverse
systems including
associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer
conferencing
systems, application servers, and administrative systems
. Tested and evaluated new technology as well as conducted electrical
safety checks on computer equipment
. Replaced parts as required
. Provided support to employees in 3 different office locations
including New York and Florida
Records Coordinator 2005-
2009
. Maintained and created legal case files by filing daily index
pleading, correspondence, legal research and attorney notes
. Introduced new ideas and worked with the administrator in implementing
new systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and improve daily
record keeping operations
. Restructured the way records were being handled and archived by
setting up an account with Iron Mountain
. Worked with administrator in interviewing and hiring for prospective
candidates for the records clerk position
. Provided clerical assistance to lawyers, paralegals, and secretaries
. Delivered files and boxes upon request
. Updated the firms records with appropriate changes as well as
corrected filing, indexing, shelving and other clerical errors into
existing files
. Maintained an inventory of supplies and forms
Oce Business Services, Inc. 2004-
2005
Served - Morgan, Melhuish, Abrutyn, Attorneys At Law
Records Clerk
. Maintained and secured records in accordance with established policies
and procedures
. Worked directly with internal clients, including file creations and
organization, daily filing, indexing of documents, preparing materials
for off-site storage, file tracking, and other related tasks
. Modified and improved as well as implemented new filing systems
. Performed general office duties such as typing, operating office
machines, and sorting mail
Dufek & Migliaro Plumbing, Inc. 2001-
2003
Plumber
. Maintained and repaired general plumbing components to include
toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibbs, and drains
. Installed, repaired, or replaced domestic hot and cold water lines
. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
as well as cut and threaded pipes, bent pipe to required angle and
joined pipes
. Repaired and replaced domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water
pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps
. Ensured proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and
supplies; promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and
environmental practices
Lowenstein Sandler, P.C. 2001
Office Services Clerk
. Responsible for sorting, collecting and delivering
incoming, outgoing and interoffice mails
. Packaged and processed outgoing overnight items, i.e. Federal Express,
UPS, etc., to meet client and vendor deadlines
. Supervised and evaluated support staff
. Logged and tracked packages into company database
. Maintained mail carts and bins
EDUCATION:
Union County College- Cranford, NJ
. Computer Information Systems (A.S.)
September 2009-Present
. Help Desk Concepts and Customer Service (Certificate)
February 2009
Essex County College- Newark, NJ October
2000
GED
References available upon request