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Desktop Support Technician

Location:
Houston, TX, 77095
Salary:
$17-22/hr
Posted:
February 07, 2013

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Resume:

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Houston, TX *****

Cell # 713-***-****

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Nerick O. Smith

Objective:

A general IT position with an energetic company; one that allows creativity, and also has

room for career advancement.

Education:

HCC- Houston Community College Houston, TX

08/2006-05/2009

Acquired associate degree May 2009 in Computer Systems Networking and

Telecommunications

MCSA Certified- Evaluated, recommended, configured, installed, managed, and maintained

hardware/software for LAN (Local Area Network) as well as WAN (Wide Area Networks).

Skills:

Microsoft Exchange 2007

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Creating & Configuring Outlook Accounts

Active Directory Windows file and print sharing

Knowledgeable in Windows 2000/2003/XP & Windows 7 operating systems

Networked desktops & peripheral device troubleshooting

TCP/IP protocols

LAN (Local Area Network) as well as WAN (Wide Area Networks)

Excellent Customer Service

Monitoring System Performance

Antivirus Applications (AVG, McAfee, and Norton)

Point-Of-Sale

Internet Café (CafeZee software)

Experience:

CSC, Computer Sciences Corporation Houston, TX

7/2012-11/2012

Desktop Support Technician

Desktop build and Windows 7 deployment project. Reimaged machines and went through

hardware preparation and physical deployment. Provided next day customer support.

Performed full disk encryption preceded by full data backup. Joined users to AD domain

prior to encryption. Documented and tracked backup, migration and installation issues.

Harris County Toll Road Authority Houston, TX

04/2011-4/2012

Customer Service Representative

Interfaced with customers to handle EZ TAG service inquiries, established EZ TAG

accounts, and handled problems and/or customer complaints. Handled heavy phone and

walk-in traffic. Processed EZ TAG violations into ATLAS system, generated invoices,

received deposit payments and updated invoices.

DMSI, Inc (Diversified Medical Services) Houston, TX

02/2009-05/2011

Computer Support Technician

Provided technical assistance to system users. Addressed user problems/ concerns in

person and remotely. Provided assistance concerning the use of Windows operating

systems, computer hardware/software, printer configuration and electronic mail. Oversaw

the daily performance of computer systems. Set up equipment for employee use. Performed

and ensured proper installation of cables, operating systems, and appropriate software.

Performed 1st Tier Support to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment while following

design and installation specifications. Outlook was the preferred method of communication.

Kept software like Adobe, Java, Avast anti-virus and QuickTime at peak performance. The

heat ticket system used was CRM which was linked to Outlook.

Erickson Co. (Eagle’s Trace Retirement Community) Houston, TX

01/2009-6/2010

Communications Specialist

Operated switchboard and directed calls throughout building. Monitored reception area

traffic by directing deliveries, packages, etc. Kept accurate up-to-date lists of residents in

system called Centricity. Alerted security to emergencies promptly. Monitored all pull cords

for resident safety. Responded to emergency alerts from residents and staff; dispatched

appropriate personnel. Paged on-call physicians as needed. Dispatched and monitored

daily transportation schedule.

CoreStaff- Wells Fargo Houston, TX

10/2009-11/2009

PC Technician

Upgraded computers to Windows XP. Reimaged, reconfigured, and tested all installed

devices. Configured and installed printers with assign permissions. Collected product

information from existing computers and monitors.

AFFlexStaff Houston, TX

09/2005-09/2007

Data Analyst

Created and updated businesses database in MS Access. Installed and maintained

Windows XP. Generated excel spreadsheets, reports, and other documents. Established

and maintained systems performance. Scheduled upgrades; collaborated with network

architects and secured network system by establishing and enforcing policies. Enhanced

staff accomplishments; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced

team members.

Barry University Miami, FL

08/2003-08/2005

Scoreboard Announcer

Responsibilities included scoreboard keeping, light management, commentary, and

scoreboard dismantle.

Kroger Houston, TX

01/2000-07/2003

Customer Service Representative

Handled overall front end production of store to ensure the best and most comfortable

shopping experience for customers. Balanced store’s revenue, cashed personal and

business checks, processed money orders, and made sure cashier drawers were balanced

at the end of every shift.



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