Terron Collier
Cordova, TN 601-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Summary Profile
Personable and professional IT Systems Analyst with 10+ years of technical experience. Ensures the operational health of the computing environment. Talented at defining requirements, researching, analyzing, and resolving computer system issues. A strong, analytical mind with the ability to quickly learn new skills and technologies ensures high productivity in a short time frame. Recognized for resolving difficult issues that eluded other techs by calmly working with irate customers to understand their concerns and technical problems.
Skills & Talents
Employment History
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - Memphis, TN 2016 – Present
Senior IT Technologist
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of delivering high responsive customer technical support services.
Provide second level support to UTHSC customers by on-site technical support that has been escalated by the help desk
Assists with troubleshooting security attacks, breaches, and the remediation of security vulnerabilities; Implementing HIPAA & FERPA requirements
Participate in testing new hardware, software, and software updates/patches to verify its functionality among production systems
Provide immediate support to the Chancellor and executive staff
IT Specialist I 2013 – 2016
Exceled in communicating and implementating complex repairs to UT Health Science Center computer equipment via phone, e-mail, or by repairing defective equipment such as PCs, Laptops and MACs.
Initial point of contact for issues related to computer software, security, networking and hardware for end users including faculity, staff and students
Documented all technical problems and assigned workflow in BMC Footprints to appropriate individuals
Configured and repaired laptops, desktops, smartphone and tablets using a variety of techniques including remote access software
HIPPA compliant
TATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Memphis, TN 2012 – 2013
IT Service Supervisor
Quickly promoted from a technician to a leadership role to manage daily operations for a computer sales and service company. Manage a 6+ member team of technicians and interns: set work assignments; determine activities and schedules; establish work performance goals; and train staff on policies and procedures. Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10; and Mac/Apple
Served as a Project Manager; actively sought out for guidance and oversight of all projects. Decision-making authority for implementing process improvements
Worked with customers to define requirements. Proactively identified, diagnosed, troubleshot, and resolved technical issues
oThoroughly tested for viruses to eradicate vulnerabilities
oRegularly communicated with customers to keep them updated on repair status
Utilized problem resolution expertise to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by employees. Gained senior management approval to implement
Regularly developed and implemented ideas to streamline the customer experience, from initial interaction and throughout the service process to ensure world-class customer satisfaction
Improved processes in such areas as email-driven marketing, “just in time” parts ordering, and work-order development
Assumed expanded responsibilities during organizational change to smooth the transition to a new technical team. Trained new staff to get them quickly up to speed
FLEXTRONICS - Memphis, TN 2011 – 2012
Apple Computer Repair Technician
Excelled in customer service, computer diagnostics, and troubleshooting skills selected by senior management to be part of a “super-cell” team, recognized for stellar performance.
Sought out for expertise in resolving hardware and software issues by employees and other techs within the group. Researched and developed ideas to streamline repair processes
Served on a beta team to test and implement new repair processes before release organization wide
Conducted rigorous testing using a systematic QA process to ensure computers were defect-free of known problems
COMCAST CABLE - Memphis, TN 2007 – 2011
Communications Technician III
Learned the importance of providing high-quality, customer support and the need to quickly troubleshoot all customer problems. Adhered to corporate practices and rules regarding responsive communications and the treatment of customers.
Promoted to an expanded role to install and troubleshoot multiple, end-user services such as Comcast Digital Voice phone service, video (cable), and High Speed Internet, in both residences and businesses. Setup and installed wiring and wireless networks, including running coax and cat lines
Designed, developed, and installed wiring schematics. Installed software and hardware, such as modems, routers, and digital boxes
Took a leadership role as Safety Specialist to manage and control safety and health policies.
oDefined a robust, emergency evacuation plan for multiple facilities. Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emergency processes. Trained employees on OSHA policies and procedures
oCreated safety teams, assigned specific roles during an emergency, and conducted regular meetings to ensure everyone was up-to-date on procedures
Updated and maintained employee file management to ensure compliance with cable/telecom FCC and TDOT regulations and required certifications
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS – Memphis, TN
Master of Science – Management Information Systems
Certificates: Graduate Certificate in Business Project Management (Agile & Waterfall methodologies)
Graduate Certificate in Business Information Assurance
Certification:Microsoft Technology Associate for Windows 7
Completed hands-on training in: A+, Network+, Security+, and Windows Server
TOUGALOO COLLEGE – Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Economics
HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Ridgeland, MS
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration