OBJECTIVE
To continue my career path in the Information Technology field with an innovative company. I am seeking a position where I can utilize; not only my Helpdesk, and Desktop support abilities; but one which offers a constant learning environment, personal challenges and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
CERTIFICATIONS
Dell Certified Systems Expert. I am currently in training to be certified as an Epic Security Coordinator.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10, Android Phones
Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,) MS System Management Server. Outlook2003: 2007, 2010 Active Directory, Remedy, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, Heat logging systems, Remedy 6.3, BMC Remedy 7.5 Remedy 7.1,Ticketing Systems,Cherwell ticketing system. Symantec ghost imaging, HPCA Client, LANDesk, Logmein123. 4Sight, APPS Direct, Agilnet, Sysaid, VPN Client, Symantec Pc anywhere. Gorilla, DRA System administrative Tool. Snag it 7, Office Communicator, Adobe acrobat,
Hospital Software: Epictrained (not certified), Midas, Physicians Portal, Agiletrac, HEMM, Peoplesoft,Chartmaxx
Blackberry Desktop Manager. SMS Remote control collection Tool 4.3.9. USMT Tool beta .Remote Desktop
VPN, Bomgar remote access, Limited Blackberry support, connectivity issues only.
Hardware: Printers HP 4000 LaserJet, 4300, Hp Workstations Hp Laptop 8460, 2560, 5100, Desktop HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFFDell 1700 series, and 2300 series printers. Dell D630, X300 E4300, E6410, E6420 laptops. Desktop Dell GX280, GX745, GX520, GX580.GX745,GX780
Switches, Routers, Hubs, Ethernet cabling, Scanners, Printers, Motherboards, Hard drives, Memory, Processors
JOB HISTORY
CHI St Luke’s Hospital 09/04/2012- 03/29/2017
Sr. Helpdesk II analyst / Remote Desktop/Computer Ops (Data Center)
Responsibilities
• 100% Phone support
• Resetting AD Password, and Identifying and verifying user accounts
• Managing and troubleshooting all hospital applications, resetting password for all applications
• Managing Citrix accounts and Troubleshooting connectivity situation
• Assisting user with Epic security related issue, printing issue, and logging Doctor Issues.
• Trouble shooting server connectivity issue. Contacting vendors for fixes.
• Logging all downtimes with outages from servers, and hospital applications.
• Contacting users and resolving Epic or AD security related Issue.
Managed AD accounts, trouble shooting intro and Outro of AD accounts.
Making new mail accounts, also trouble shooting Microsoft mail box issues.
Managing tape drives for simulated tape systems, inputting live production tapes, as well maintaining
Scratch tape activities for Data Center.
I was responsible for Troubleshooting internet explorer 8, 11, Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome issue.
Responsible for setting up remote users using VPN, and Citrix connections, insuring that all remote
Users stay connected to the network.
(TEKSYSTEM)ConocoPhillips 05/01/2012-08/28/2012
REMOTE DESKTOP / Desktop
Resolving connectivity issues
Remote Access to solve Windows XP problems
Manage network accounts and security permissions
Troubleshoot & repair hardware warranty problems
Assisting user with VPN connectivity issues
Resolve printer hardware and software configuration issues that are connected locally and via the network
(ICON Consultants) Enbridge Energy 9/06/2011 – 04/17/2012
Senior Helpdesk Specialist II/ Desktop Support
Resolving connectivity issues
Trouble shooting ticket assigned to all infrastructure issues concerning Desktop team
Remote Access to solve Windows 7 imaging problems
Assist user with all major or minor software issues
Troubleshooting Microsoft 2007 and 2010 issues
Creating and Canceling user accounts
Responsible for password reset.
Create documents and knowledge base for Helpdesk Team managed via SharePoint site
On-call weekend responsibilities
Manage network accounts and security permissions
Troubleshoot & repair hardware warranty problems
TAssisting user with VPN connectivity issues
Assisting user with Lotus Notes administrative Issues (Certifying ID files)
Resolve printer hardware and software configuration issues that are connected locally and via the network
Responsible for creating AD accounts enabling End user to have certain access to security groups from within Active Directory. Allowing certain securities to be access per Dept
Valic (TekSystems)06/2010 –07/22/2011
Helpdesk Support (Tier 1) /Desktop Support/ Client Service Rep.
Started at Valic as a contractor thru Teksystems, as Helpdesk Analyst
100% Phone support for Agents on the field.
Close tickets under Remedy ticketing systems.
Troubleshoot & repair hardware warranty problems
Troubleshoot & deploy Laptop and software installs (RSA SecurID)
Troubleshoot remote access, deploy and manage RSA tokens
Manage Novell accounts and security permissions
Resolve printer hardware and software configuration issues that are connected locally and via the network
Responsible for reporting VPN connection failures.
Responsible for reporting system outages.
Assigning task to Desktop support team, using In-house logging system (Agilnet)
Full control of Inventory Management system.
Logging equipment that comes in to Valic’s possession, and logging equipment that goes out to Valic Agents.
Responsible for distributing workflow for OEA students to insure accurate shipping and receiving.
Responsible for ordering Technology equipments (Desktop, Laptops, Printers)
TekSystems 01/13/2009 – 06/2010
Helpdesk Support (Tier 1)/ Desktop support/ Imaging Tech
Installing Windows XP for PC refresh. Troubleshooting end-user connectivity and printer issues.
Perform maintenance task such as defrag of Exchange server and it’s mailbox stores.
Loading images on new desktop and laptop using Symantec Ghost Imaging.Deploying computers to the correct department once Q/A has been done.
Setup user accounts, Distribution groups, Public Folders, and forwarding on Exchange Server also resolve mail delivery issues with remote access mail via Outlook and OWA
Kiewit Energy 03/21/2008 to 12/2009
Helpdesk (Tier 2)/Executive Desktop Support/Jr. Network administrator
Performed hardware repairs for desktops and laptops for warranty cases (Dell & HP)
Install and configure air cards via VPN for users that are mobile
Performed large scale rollouts with desktops and laptops (1000 plus)
Administration of Blackberry users on Blackberry enterprise server and wireless sync server
Create and manage user accounts via Active Directory, and Novell
Creating new accounts. Enabling & disabling accounts using Active Directory.
Management of security groups, group policies of 5 different territories with Regions reaching Canada and abroad..
Resolve support tickets from Microsoft office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
Loading images on new desktop and laptop.
Hewlett Packard (Radiant Systems) 04/2006- 02/2008
Contract: Helpdesk (Tier 2) Executive Desktop Support
Contact user after pc replacement and ensure customer satisfaction, and resolve any support tickets that were created in remedy, receive customer satisfaction surveys and enter into database
Maintained all Desktop services for shop room floor. Installing new software for all computers.
Installing printers, and maintaining calibrations.
Replace new desktops and transferred data from old pc to new pc using Symantec Ghost Imaging
Report to engineers about software, patches and hardware driver problems found
Create and test desktop software images
Diagnose, research, and replace desktop hardware
Troubleshooting XP and Microsoft Escalations.
Getronics Technical Support 05/25/2003- 02/2006
Contract: Helpdesk (Tier 2)
100% phone support taking 50 calls a day.
Password resets, reporting system outages
Troubleshooting Windows XP and 2000 issues.
Assisting users with VPN connections.
HISD 02/2001- 03/2003
Help Desk Technician
Contract
Taking internal & external support calls and emails (call center environment), besides technical support, performed many functioning aspects of a systems administrator
Performed hardware/software configuration of servers, hardware replacement (CPU, hard drives, memory)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows98, Windows95 Troubleshooting.
Setting up network drivers and printer mappings
Set up and administration of Microsoft Mail and all versions of Outlook.
Orientation for new users introduced to computer knowledge for the 1st time.
ARC 07/1997- 12/2000
Computer Operator/Tape Librarian
Responsible for Processing Computer Data in a Service Bureau environment
Monitoring Computer Operations on 3rd shift.
Monitoring tape system to insure proper workflow for system data inputted by data entry.
Making sure tapes were labeled and dated for daily processing.
Maintained all Periphels.
Bank of America (Data Processors) 03/1982 – 05/1997
Overseeing Computer operation for Payrolls
Maintaining disk error coding.
Escalating all system outages
Bursting and binding payroll checks
Insuring the correct bundle was prepared for shipping for an am pick-up.
EDUCATION
Madison Sr. High School