Summary
Accomplished, multi-faceted configuration management professional with experience in streamlining and improving software, hardware and system efficiency and productivity. Diverse professional experience, including the planning, development and deployment of best practices. Record of achievement in configuration and change management plans, processes and procedures. Recognized leader, applying high-impact technical solutions to major business objectives, with capabilities that transcend IT operation boundaries. Skilled at working with senior management to prioritize activities and achieve project objectives.
Experience
Jan 2017- Oct 2017
City of Garland TX.
Garland, TX.
Customer Support Technician
Supports over 400 users and 2500 devices in a City wide enterprise environment
Provides advance level hardware/software support to end users
Performs root cause analysis on various types of system and equipment issues
Answers customer calls personally or through remote access to the customer desktop
Troubleshooting systems concerning software and hardware issues
Handles walk-in customers requiring quick technical resolution on mobile devices
Provides technical assistance to city-wide employees on computer hardware/software services
Creates technical documentation for other support staff and end users
Supports all City Agency web based applications
Experience
April 2011- July 2016
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL.
Computing Technician-Intermediate
Supports University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Division (10,000 computing devices and 7,500 end users)
Provides remote and onsite support for Windows 7, HP and Dell PC’s, Dell Latitude laptops, and Windows 7 embedded HP thin clients using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Active Directory tools
Resolves issues with Citrix server access from PC’s and thin clients and manages end user Citrix sessions via the Citric Access Management Console
Provides onsite hardware support for laser and thermal printing to include Windows and Unix print server queue management
Documents support issues in ServiceNow ticketing system to resolution well within established SLA’s
Provides support for desktop and handheld medication scanners both USB attached and wireless
Properly secures and disposes of hardware and media in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Experience
March 2008-April 2011
RL Canning
Chicago, IL.
Migration Team Lead (University of Chicago Medical Center)
Phoenix project lead responsible for imaging, configuration and deployment of over 800 thin client systems
Selected by senior leadership to provide desktop support for all future Epic rollout phases
Continually updated personal knowledge of computing hardware operating systems and software
Helped manage customer relations and support
Experience
Oct 2007-Mar 2008
Addison Search Group
Chicago, IL.
Computer Technician (National Opinion Research Center)
Imaged and deployed over 400 desktop computers and 200 laptop computers for research being conducted worldwide
Provided solutions for moderate to complex end user device technical issues
Maintained confidentiality and discretion when working with password or sensitive materials
Assisted manager with projects as needed
Academic Education
Oct 2007- Apr 2008
Computer Training.com
Oakbrook, IL.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Professional Education
Aug 1982- Aug 2002
United States Army
Basic Non-Commissioned Course (BNCOC)
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
Republic of South Korea Battalion S-3 Kennel Master