DWAN BRYANT
**** *********** ***** **. ***** Mountain, GA 30087 Phone: 404-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS
Dynamic, proactive leader with valuable experience delivering exceptional headship in help desk environments. Highly skilled in creating and managing team work processes that boost productivity, enhance excellence in communication and improve the level of service delivery. Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers. Well-versed in a variety of common operating systems, applications and hardware with a proven ability to master new tools and technologies quickly.
KEY SKILLS
Cross-Functional Leadership Customer Service / Support Regulatory Compliance
Staff Supervision / Training Process Improvements Conflict Management / Resolution
Performance Management Strategic Planning Spreadsheet Development
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, XP, Vista; MAC OSX
Networking: Subnet Masking, IP Addressing, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Routers (Linksys, Cisco,
Belkin, D-Link, Actiontec, GUI Interface, Wireless), AirWatch, Good Mobile
Software: MS Office XP, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013 (Word and Outlook), Microsoft
FIM, Altiris, WebEx, ServiceNow Ticketing System
PC/Hardware: DSL Modems, Desktop and Laptop PCs, Tablets, Mobile Devices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jeppesen/Hexaware – Sandy Springs,Ga January 2015 – Present
Service Desk Lead / Supervisor / SME
Oversee the Service Desk to provide 1st level technical support, and manage new hire onboarding systems
Facilitate the training of new employees, including a 10-member team in remote location, create training materials using Excel, and ensure knowledge management systems and documentation are kept up-to-date
Closely monitor employee metrics and mentor staff to improve the capabilities and usefulness of the Service Desk team
Increased team performance of handling average of 30-40 client emails per day to now resolving 40-60 emails per day
Successfully helped team to keep their average handle time (AHT) under 14 minutes per call
Respond to unsettled or escalated issues from clients and provide effective solutions to ensure they are rectified
Identify areas and methods for improvement and discuss them with senior managers
Manage and create Oracle accounts, as well as demonstrate proficiency with the Oracle R-12 ticketing system
Operate and troubleshoot VPN for Boeing employees
Used advanced Active Directory expertise to create, lock and unlock user accounts
Access the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to reset user passwords
Perform Microsoft Outlook and Lync account creation, as well as encryption and troubleshooting
ProLogic ITS – Acworth, GA May 2014 – February 2015
Help Desk Support – Tier 2
Managed and trained staff on DL support, troubleshooting and replacement parts
Provided Tier 2 support for all U.S. AT&T and Digital Life Display locations
Performed troubleshooting via phone and e-mail for DL devices and Wi-Fi outages
Worked with business partners to ensure key business initiatives were delivered
Linked with other IT teams to develop supporting technical documents, including a warranty troubleshooting manual
Installed software, Digital Life (DL) apps and updates for Samsung Galaxy phones
Created work orders for Tech on Site and Digital Life equipment replacement
Maintained advanced knowledge of Wi-Fi network configuration to Samsung Galaxy phones and Dell SonicWALL routers, and industry and partner certifications
Utilized multiple ticketing and reporting systems, including FootPrints, AOTS (AT&T One Ticketing System) and NetSuite, for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support
Traveled for onsite troubleshooting and meetings with customers or partners
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CCH Small Firm Services – Kennesaw, GA November 2013 – May 2014
Customer Service / Software Support Representative
Utilized ghosting application to provide support and resolved technical issues for end users of ATX tax software
Performed software installation and updates via telephone, as well as complex configuration for network users
Installed software for network workstations and submitted bug reports to programmer
Assisted tax preparers with obtaining bank information on file and explained e-files rejected by the IRS
Wipro BPO/Verizon – Atlanta, GA April 2012 – November 2013
Help Desk Analyst / Advanced Technical Support, Tier 1
Offered advanced desktop technical support via telephone and chat applications
Installed and provided troubleshooting for Verizon DSL modems and internet packages; resolved WiFi connectivity issues
Configured MS Outlook email accounts for end users, and multiple static IP addresses for corporate computer stations
Created stations under active directory; added wireless network names and passwords for business end users
Analyzed and determined whether internet connectivity problems were due to Verizon network outages
Performed ticket coding, monitoring, truck roll dispatching, opening and closing
Handled escalated calls requesting or requiring a supervisor
Resolved router and email connectivity portal issues
NEW Corp/DirecTV – Atlanta, GA October 2007 – April 2012
Help Desk Support – Tier 2
Provided advanced desktop support and offered troubleshooting for internal users workstations
Assisted DirecTV employees with virus clean-up, intermittent connections and other internet connectivity issues
Installed and deployed DirecTV software, set up accounts for new hires and performed email configuration
EDUCATION
Computer Science Courses 2005 – 2007
Georgia Perimeter College – Clarkston, GA
Diploma
Stephenson High School – Lithonia, GA
CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) SharePoint 2013 (Exams 70-331 and 70-332)
6770 Winterberry Ridge Dr. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 Phone: 404-***-**** ************@*****.***