Jason McFarlane
ac55wh@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Jason McFarlane is a professional offering fifteen years of Communication/IT Support. In addition, through my time at C & K Trucking I gained a working knowledge of the transportation industry. Having learned to juggle multiple projects while meeting standard deadlines all without compromising quality. C&K Trucking
Communication / IT Support
August 1993 – May 2018
Coordination and implantation of a vast number of land and cellular communication devices for 200 office users, including the adminstratative and company executive staff in addition to 900 independent /company drivers.
Responsibilities included developing training programs. Varied mobile device used to communicate with the terminals. While creating company policies as needed.
Provided support for office team members and drivers throughout the country on Nortel Avaya phone systems and a variety of Software and Phone equipment both in person and remotely.
Traveled to all out-of-state terminal locations. Prepared and presented custom training material.
Created and maintained an inventory of all equipment. Details included whether owned or leased, type of equipment, assigned system, which location and current user.
Constant training to coordinate with employees on the various apps based technology as necessary. Project Manager for creating a company network using cellular technology. Coordinated with representatives Purchasing agent cellular devices, service and accessories
Negotiated with several device and cellular providers to obtain preferred pricing on specified cellular equipment and services. Including calculating return on investment rendered back to company with every negotiated contract.
Negotiated operations contracts, such as air conditioning and maintenance.
Reconciled monthly billing statement for cellular service from different careers. Participated on committees to review proposed options to improve productivity, such as an electronic log system. Help desk support
Member of help desk support team.
Responded to written help desk enquiries thru a specialized program, Service engine Plus. Trained several new member to the help desk operation.
Troubleshooted problem situations from users and remoted into devices when necessary.
Coordinated assistance from other out-of-state vendors. Technical / Networking / Communication
A variety of projects including conversion from paper log to Electronic EBOR,( On Board Recording Device ) deploy MS active directory upgrading the company wide computer systems.
Classroom knowledge of Cisco switches, routers and wireless AP. Extensive experience with combating computer viruses with a variety of software.
Ran cable for communication lines in corporate and other terminals to improve service. Panduit certified installer
Created user manuals for all programs or apps used during training to be kept at the terminals for any ongoing questions by either employees or contract / company drivers.
Networking and A+, Cisco technologies, working knowledge of Malware bytes.
Direct contact between independent / company drivers and the IT area.
MS Office.365.exe
Additional responsibilities
Manage container yard
Hired yard staff personnel
Trained on the procedures company put in place when moving trucks to different locations.
Maintained yard integrity
Truck maintenance
Daily inspections of chassis moved through the yard
Insure proper maintenance on trucks
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Working toward my Associate’s Degree, Network and System Administration/Administrator, 2007 - 2015 Grade: 4.0 G.P.A.
Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa
Dean’s List
Credentials
Computer Support Associate
Computer Technician
Panduit installer
Organizations
Knight of Columbus Grand Knight June 1995
Rescue Riders September 2010 to Present
Road Guardians September 2007 to Present