*** ******* ** ( Simpsonville, SC ( *****
Cell 864-***-**** ( abmla3@r.postjobfree.com
Randy Bowers
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated professional looking for a challenging IT Support
opportunity. Experiences include IT roles, customer support,
compliance, and leadership.
Supervisor / Team Leader
Project Management
System Security Administrator
Disaster Recovery Planner
Technical Writer/Documentation
Customer Service
IT Audit Compliance
Trainer
Operational Support
Help Desk Support
Hardware Repair
Procurement
Professional experience
Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Inc. October 2009 - Present
Anderson, SC
Computer Operator II (Contracted to BASF)
* Tivoli Job Scheduling, Monitoring, and Resolution
* SAP Job Scheduling, Monitoring, and Resolution
* HP Backup Scheduling, Monitoring, and Resolution
* Transport Implementation
* Help Desk Support
Pinnacle Technical Resources Nov 2007 - August 2009
Spartanburg, SC
Computer Operator (Contractor to EDS at Adidas)
* Provide Help Desk support to Adidas warehouse and US employees -
create and log
problem tickets via Magic, perform password resets, assist with
remote access problems, and escalate issues as needed; Printer
and PC equipment repairs.
* Monitor Adidas global SAP batch processing and networks.
* Troubleshoot, resolve and/or escalate batch system irregularities.
* Perform Legato system backups.
* Process payroll, invoices and statements.
* Documentation of procedures for Adidas operations group.
Zondervan Sept 2004 - March 2007
Grand Rapids, MI
Print Operations Supervisor
* Promoted to leader of IT Operations Team after 2 months;
responsible for managing
resources to meet company's printing needs.
* Performed system monitoring of warehouse servers and scheduling of
print jobs.
* Developed contingency planning, physical and logical security.
* Repaired and maintained all company printers including laser,
label, and fax printers;
performed hardware and software installations.
* Managed purchasing and inventory for Print Center.
* Saved over $20K in 2006 through process improvements and vendor
negotiations.
* Created documentation and provided training for cost-effective use
of Print Services.
* Responsible for conference room equipment setups, and
teleconference broadcasts.
* Provided Help Desk support for printing services and audiovisual
equipment.
State of Minnesota - Dept of Revenue June 2000 - July 2003
St. Paul, MN
Data Security Coordinator - Lead Worker
* Leader of Information Security Management Team.
* Performed system security administration for ACF2 mainframe
customers.
* Developed and enforced information security policies and
procedures.
* Project Manager responsible for creating and implementing Dept
of Revenue's Telecommuting policy.
* Conducted Security Awareness training programs for entire Dept
of Revenue.
* Performed security audits of in- and out-of-state offices,
telecommuters, and vendors.
EDS July 1985 - June 2000
Lansing, MI
Advanced Information Security Analyst
* Performed Novell Netware and Lotus Notes security
administration.
* Directed Information Protection and Disaster Recovery services
and testing for LANs and WANs.
* Procured and maintained software licenses/inventory for 3000+
users; negotiated bulk purchase savings.
* Developed data security audit compliance criteria, conducted
internal security audits, and facilitated external corporate
audits with satisfactory results.
* Data security subject matter expert for EDS Consistent Office
Environment data security policy development; provided data
security consulting to General Motors (GM).
* Managed System Security Administrator ID Reduction Project for
EDS - GM account
* Generated and distributed security reports to GM client.
Computer Operations Supervisor
* Managed day-to-day operations of Help Desk and Print Center for
GM and Print Services for Jackson National Life.
* Responsible for coaching, developing, and evaluating employees.
* Performed facilities and project management, quality control,
and scheduling.
* Developed Safety Program (Lockout-tagout, blood borne pathogens,
etc.) based upon OSHA and MIOSHA, as well as provided awareness
training for over 300 employees.
Computer Operator
* Performed input and output print and microfilm operations
utilizing batch processing.
* Manipulated system resources to optimize job performance using
MVS/XA & JES II.
* Promoted to supervisor of Computer Operations in 18 months.
education
Lansing Community College - Lansing, MI
Associates Degree in Business - Computer Programming
EDS Operations Development Program Graduate
Skills
Software:
Batchman, SAP, OmniPage, BarTender, Microsoft Office, Outlook,
Explorer, Lotus Notes, JCL, VS, MVS, ACF2, CA7, Novell, Bindview,
Legato NetWorker, Elixir, Active Directory, Media Shout, Pitney
Bowes SmartMailer, HP Data Protector, Tivoli Scheduling, Clarify,
Citrix, etc.
Hardware:
Client Server, Mainframe, Tandem, Digital DEC VAX, UNIX, etc.
Awards/ACTIVITES
Volunteer at Greenbrier Elementary School
Youth Baseball and Soccer Assistant Coach
State of Minnesota - Department of Revenue Service Award