Joseph L Knowles
*** **** ***** ******, * O Box *32, Drain, Oregon 97435
Phone: 541-***-**** or *************@*****.***
Objective: To enter the computer hardware/software field as analyst and technician.
Skills
Windows 7&10 / XP / Vista
TCP/IP
Install and trouble shoot all Microsoft software
Dell computers and HP printers
Experience in use of faxes, scanner, copiers, IPod, I Phones
Repair tickets
Typing- 40wpm
Microsoft Server 2008
Microsoft Office 2010, 365
Migration of Computers
Education
September 2010- April 2012 Graduated- 6 March 2012
AAS in Computer & Networking Technology,
Pioneer Pacific College, Eugene Oregon
Studies focused on Microsoft software use. General knowledge of Linux, SQL, Lan/Wan, and Internet Web prep. Repair of desktop and laptop computers with the use of internet diagrams and hand-on repair of hardware. I became an expert in the use of PowerPoint to teach computer techniques and debate current social issue for other general interest classes.
September 2006-June 2008
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg OR
Transfer Degree work
General studies to include Accounting, Math, Writing, Science and Social skills. Transferred to Pioneer Pacific College to pursue a Computer technology degree.
Expertise
PowerPoint- Collect research data for many school projects and created presentation for my group providing accurate and understandable information.
Help desk- Freelance IT Tech in my county. Repair, install and built computers. Can fix “error” messages” on Microsoft.
8 years as a Freelance Computer Tech
Work Experience
July 2017-July 2017 IT Technician
TekSystem/KAR/HP- Installed new computers and upgraded systems of current computer to Windows 7. (HP Refresh)
March2016-March 2016 IT consultant and Technician
TekSystems- Worked installing and transferring all banking equipment for Cascade Bank of Reedsport. Taught employees to locate and use equipment. Worked with Network provided to get banking systems online for opening of bank.
June 2010-June 2015
Freelance Helpdesk and technician
Go-To-Guy- I volunteered to help people in my community to troubleshoot problems of software installation and use and installing computer components and hardware components. I advised clients on what components they need and built or order a computer to their special needs.
June 2013-July 2013
Freelance It Tech Consultant for Robert Half Technology
Outlook Migration & Office 2010 Upgrade, I installed Office 2010 to all Mall management computers. I updated Outlook files for all users and taught users to use the new features of the programs.
July 2012- August 2012
Freelance Consultant
Insight Global - Installed and upgraded 500 computers from Windows XP to Windows 7 at a 1000 member vacation reservation agency in Springfield, OR. Taught users to use new Window 7 programs in conjunction with their commercial client programs. Trouble shot any installation problems. I solved network problems, installed memory, and install new computers to each client. I was recommended for future migration and update projects.
June2002- June 2006
Clerk
Gary Knowles Insurance- I was my father’s part-time clerk and receptionist. I filled in forms, made copies and stamped and mailed applications and mail. Learn to deal with customers and take messages.
Other skills, experience and personal traits
Professional
Team player
Dependable- on time and no absentees
Calm during stressful times
Complete tasks on time
PowerPoint presentations