Chris Mendenhall
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Technical Expertise
Software IAMS, Pointsec, IWPM, MPS, TAO 5, DB2, IMS, Access, Norton Ghost, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Paragon Imaging, Program Removal, Novell, Dell KACE, various remote support, multiple anti-virus
Operating Systems Windows NT Workstation, Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional and Server, Windows XP, Vista/7/10, MS/DOS, Mac/OS, familiar with Linux
Certifications &
Other Coursework MCSE, A+, COBOL, Java
Professional Experience
Computer Technician
Jim Hudson Automotive, Lexington SC 04/16 – Present
Provide Tier I and Tier II support through a ticket system
Support phone systems, security cameras, television billboards, automotive equipment, accounting equipment, network printers and servers, and active directory users and security groups
Maintain hundreds of various industry programs across multiple dealerships
Ensured functionality of a fast-changing environment
Computer Technician
Lexington School District 2, West Columbia SC 09/12 – 11-15
Support and work ticket system to ensure break/fix issues are resolved in a timely manner
Prioritize issues based on importance, and shift focus when new issues occur as needed
Create and maintain images for new systems and old systems, over network or on local drives
Support network Ricoh printers and management systems
Maintain SMARTBoard, Epson class projectors, and education systems
Enter and maintain technology inventory for school and district-wide database
Instructor/Program Developer
South Carolina Department of Corrections, Columbia SC 07/11 - 9/12
Develop Computer Refurbish Program from the ground up as a pilot program to implement across the state to all the other institutions.
Create the curriculum and long range plan for education or inmates in program.
Teach inmates the skills for hardware and refurbishing computers that follows the A+ system.
Serve on the State Technology Committee for SCDC.
Desktop Analyst
Ettain/Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 08/07 – 3/10
Configure new network printers, workstations, and PC’s; Maintain, modify, and document desktop application packages
Support personal workstations in a network environment, including the delivery, installation, and setup of such systems in the end-user community of 1,100 people plus a remote site of 300 people
Configure, install, monitor, and maintain IT users
Provide technical support and guidance through Tier II support