WENDY A. BEDNAR WEST
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EDUCATION: Rutgers College, Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
EMPLOYMENT:
****-**** ********* ******** **** - Adv: Dispatcher and account
focal for J&J account. Assigned/dispatched tickets using
tools and methods supplied by LEAN methodology to
nationally located team members. As account focal,
interfaced with IBM Operations Managers to evaluate scope
of requests and assign resources to account deliverables.
Ensured work requests for team were processed through
established procedures. Monitored ticket queue to ensure
all incidents are dispatched and resolved within designated
server level agreements. Managed schedule for severity 1
outage rotation. Led team turnover meetings on weekly
basis. Provided escalation coverage for severity 1 outages
on rotational basis.
2004-2007 Technical Services Prof - Adv: Functional team lead for
IBM Server Health team, primarily responsible for Resource
Coordination. Interfaced with IBM Relationship and
Operations Managers. Managed workflow by assessing and
assigning tasks to Server Health team members. Monitored
ticket queue to ensure all incidents are addressed within
designated server level agreements. Performed problem
management, including escalation support for severity 1
outages.
2002-2004 Systems Mgmt Integr Prof-Adv: Management and
administration of Johnson & Johnson server environment,
local and remote sites, focusing on Windows 2000 and
Windows NT. Maintained knowledge of Exchange and network
environments. Primary responsibilities included project
implementation, problem resolution and operational
maintenance following established change control
procedures. Resolved server issues within established
service level agreements. Primary sites include Johnson &
Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. and Cordis (Warren NJ
site). Performed duties as Server outage coordinator for
five operating companies in Raritan Campus. Backup team
lead for NJ Server Support team.
1997-2002 Advisory I/T Specialist: Management and administration of
the Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. server
environment, local and remote sites, focusing on Netware,
Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Exchange environments. Primary
responsibilities include project implementation, problem
resolution and operational maintenance following
established change control procedures. Resolved server
issues within established service level agreements.
1995-1996 Analyst, Microsoft Mail System Engineer: Lead system
support and administration for Microsoft Mail/Schedule+,
supporting approximately 1450 LAN and Remote clients across
10 post offices/6 sites. Monitor ASYNC and system delivery
MMTA externals running on OS/2 and Windows NT platforms.
Resolve client issues as Level 3 Helpline support within
established service level agreements. Ensure success of
directory synchronization. Secondary contact for site
SoftSwitch Administration.
1994-1995 Associate Analyst, Helpline: Answered, tracked and
resolved Helpline questions/issues regarding supported
software (E-Mail/Calendar, Windows 3.x, Microsoft Office,
DOS and home-grown applications) and hardware (PC,
printers, modems). Diagnosed and referred calls to
appropriate support areas. Ensure problems handled within
Service Level Agreement through call confirmation. Site
SoftSwitch Administrator.
1991-1994 Senior Training Coordinator: Provided administrative
support for Training Department for Operations, Customer
Service, Account Management, Marketing and company-wide
initiatives. Planned and scheduled on-going programs,
including New Hire Orientation and Employee Performance and
Development System.
1986-1991 Temporary: Performed various assignments, including:
Word Processor, at Johnson & Johnson Hospital Services.
Typed drafts and revisions to training curriculum and
visual aids. Trained incoming temporary employees on
formatting standards, document organization and word
processing.
Production Clerk, at Johnson & Johnson Hospital Services.
Prepared manuals, flip charts, visual aid, training course
materials.
General Clerical assignments at varying companies;
included bookkeeping, duplicating and filing.