MATT GRABER
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Address: *** * ****** ****** ***
City: Jacksonville
State: FL
Zip: 32259
Country: USA
Phone: 904-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $45,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
Desktop & Help Desk support Customer Service
Educational Background:
Certification, A+ Certified Productivity Point International, 07/2000 - 07/2000
Jacksonville, FL Associate Degree, Computer Science Florida Community College at
Jacksonville, 01/2009 - 01/2012 Jacksonville, FL High School, High School Diplom Wolfson
Senior High School,
05/1993 - 05/1993 Jacksonville, FL
Job History / Details:
MATT GRABER
209 E Betony Branch Way
_ Jacksonville, FL 32259 _ (904) 521- 4536 _
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OBJECTIVE
To attain a position as a Lead Desktop Support Specialist and/or IT Tech.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
* 13 years of experience in various levels of customer service
* 8 years providing Desktop & Help Desk support to hundreds of users throughout the
country, earning a solid reputation for productivity, complex problem resolution and
professionalism.
* Excellent communication and diagnostic skills consistently solve problems and rarely
escalate issues.
* Proactive self-starter known to initiate process improvements to increase stability and
productivity.
* Over 9 years of experience working in a help desk and call center environment
* Known for approachability, diplomacy and calm demeanor
* Demonstrated ability to quickly diffuse heated customer situations
* Provided a leadership role in a team environment
* Supported other team members and facilitated in creating a stress reduced atmosphere
* Trained others in the use of applications and in technical support methods
* Excellent troubleshooting and logical problem solving skills
* High level of written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and set priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
* Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment.
* Self starter with a can do attitude.
TECHNOLOGIES
* A+ Certified
* Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Windows Proficient
* Active Directory
* Currently Pursuing Bachelors of Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEAD IT TECHNICIAN SEPT
2008 - PRESENTSTERLING HEALTHCARE/HP PARTNERS
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of all organizational
computing resources including hardware, software, and networks. Responsible for providing
technical supervision and guidance to junior technicians and must demonstrate and apply a
high-level of domain expertise in at least one technical area.
* Provide technical supervision, guidance, and instruction to junior-level technicians to
ensure consistency with the organization's technical and quality standards. Maintain
schedule for IT Support/Helpdesk phone line to provide consistent coverage during normal
and on-call business hours.
* Demonstrate a high-level of expertise in technical area/technology (Server
Configuration & Administration, LAN and WAN, Telephone system, etc.) and assume
organization-wide responsibility for this area.
* Assess detailed customer requirements for computing resources effectively, and develop
and execute efficient plans to satisfy those requirements; escalate concerns/issues
appropriately.
* Research, develop and document organization-wide technical standards, policies,
procedures and configurations. Recommend enhancements to improve processes.
* Maintain broad operational knowledge of hardware and software and apply this knowledge
to solve common problems; appropriately seek assistance from vendors/consultants.
* Responsible for data/phone wiring to all network nodes and peripheral devices.
* Create, update, and deploy computer images and software packages for local and remote
users.
* Maintain phone system(s) for company and deliver timely responses to all related
matters.
* Provide support to local and remote users based upon an on-call rotation with other
technicians, and fulfill other functional and technical requirements as assigned.
* Perform all assigned tasks in a professional, timely, and cost effective manner.
HELP DESK ANALYST
AUG 2006 - SEPT 2008CITI STREET
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
CitiStreet is one of the largest and most experienced global benefits provider servicing
over 11 million plan participants across all markets.
* Provide Help Desk functions to CitiStreet customers with computer or network related
problems
* Providing exemplary customer service to the employees and customers
* Reporting service interruptions with personal computers, networks, and various computer
devices
* Communicates impact and severity of service interruptions with management
* Escalating issues to the appropriate support team
* Performs rapid assessment of the customers incident and determines the best course of
action to restore service
* Problem determination and resolution
* Coordinate the efforts of and dispatch Desktop Support technicians in the field
* Vendor dispatch
* Customer interface for Desktop Support and Computer Operations
* Active directory
TECHNICIAN JAN
2006 - AUG 2006INTEGRATED EXCELLENCE
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
Integrated Excellence is the largest provider of structured wiring and all low-voltage
prewiring services in the region, at 4,000+ new homes per year.
* Installation of all low voltage lines, including cat 5, RJ6, and all security wires.
* Terminate all phone and cable connections
* Install all security, including control panel, keypad, siren, and all window and door
contacts.
* Activation of all security for customer
* Testing the system and instructs the customer on the operations of their new security
system.
BRIDGE & SIGNAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
JAN 2002 - JAN 2006ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC
. _ JACKSONVILLE, FL
America's #1 home & business security company protecting homes, businesses & the
government.
* Maintenance of all alarm based receiver equipment.
* Assisting field technicians in a variety of receiver, phone line, or alarm panel
problems.
* Maintenance of all office personal computers.
MASS MARKET TEAM MANAGER
JUL 2001 - JAN 2002ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC
. _ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Responsible for 15 employee Call Center Monitoring Alarms.
* Monitor dispatch consultants.
* Evaluate employees one on one based on individual stats.
* Coach and assist in the development of team members.
* Interview applicants to be considered for employment.
DATA SUPPORT SPECIALIST & SPECIAL PROJECTS
SEPT 1999 - JUL 2001SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Perform data entry of new account information.
* Perform data entry of account modifications.
* Resolve customer issues regarding data integrity.
* Assist field representatives in account information, by modifying data as needed,
placing accounts on and off "test" statuses.
* Responsible for the high profile account which require daily maintenance such as
passcard changes, call list changes, and any monitoring problem, which may occur.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
APR 1999 - SEPT 1999SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Assisted in facilitating of new hires.
* Monitored and provided detailed documentation employee attrition rates.
* Developed and coached new employees during new hire introduction period.
* Assisted new employees that were not meeting new employee expectations by working with
them on a one on one basis to further train and advance their skills.
* Managed new employee evaluations during employee's first 30 days of employment by
documenting progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE ADMINISTRATOR
NOV 1998 - APR 1999SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Monitored employee performance by silent observing telephone conversations.
* Documented results of calls for employee evaluation and coaching purposes.
* Provided status reports of individuals and entire scope of individuals that were
monitored.
* Assisted in the development of Quality Assurance Software used for tracking and
documented the results by providing input on certain data to be maintained.
ASSIST LINE REPRESENTATIVE
MAY 1998 - NOV 1998SCOTT ALARM
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Assisted customers with technical concerns by providing first line of troubleshooting
over the telephone.
* Handled escalated phone calls.
* Tracked customer complaints and technical calls by documenting and inputting data into
several databases.
* Acted as dispatch & receiving supervisor during staffing shortages.
ALARM DISPATCHER
APR 1997 - MAY 1998SCOTT ALARM
_ JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Reacted upon customer alarm signals by dispatching appropriate authorities.
* Dealt with "911" type situations ranging from medical, burglary, and fire type calls.
* Received and processed incoming customer calls by routing to appropriate department
and/or personnel.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER APPRENTICE
MAR 1996 - APR 1997SOUTHERN ATLANTIC ELECTRICAL
_JACKSONVILLE, FL
* Installed electrical cabling, piping, panels and related equipment in
commercial/industrial environments.
* Coordinated supply needs during jobs as needed.
NIGHT STOCK MANAGER
SEPT 1995 - MAR 1996
WINN DIXIE_ORANGE PARK, FL
* Prepared and coordinated inventory needs by inspecting current inventory and incoming
inventory.
* Managed crew of 5 employees to stock store as needed.
* Provided necessary paperwork/documentation to management.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
* 2007
- Present St. Johns River Community College - Completing Associates degree to
transfer
for Bachelors
in Computer Science
* 2005
- ITT Tech Computer Science / Networking
* 2001 - Productivity Point International - A+ Certification
* 1996 - Florida Community College at Jacksonville - Basic coursework.
* 1993
Wolfson Senior High School - High School Diploma.
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