Profile: Very determined to the successful completion of a project. Understands that there is no “I” in “TEAM”. Has the ability to learn new programs and concepts quickly.
Work History:
Various locations
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 2016 ~ Oct 2018
Various Jobs
House renovation work
Personal computer support
House moving
Leather work
Many short term jobs in order to pay the bills.
CAMACC Systems
Calgary, Alberta
Feb 2015 ~ Apr 2015
Field Technician
Security surveillance systems and access control support.
Hardware installs and maintenance.
Support of but not limited to: Security cameras, monitoring systems and DVR systems.
Acrodex for AITF
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 2013 ~ Jan 2015
Deskside Support Analyst
Completing or assigning helpdesk tickets as required (passwords resets, hardware and software trouble shooting, remote assistance, VPN assistance and setup).
Maintenance and policy updates of user accounts (AD).
Windows XP migration to Windows 7
Updating procedures and guides for the IT section.
Installation of new equipment (PC’s, laptops, switches) and software updates.
Configuring and/or imaging of new PC’s and laptops.
Setup MS Exchange on Android and IPhone devices.
Setup and maintaining of Video Conference Equipment (Lifesize).
Testing of MS Lync messaging system
Used LanDesk for software updates, OS installs, and remote access.
Used BMC Service Desk Express ticketing software.
Support of but not limited to: MS office (2003, 2007, 2010 & 2013), Windows (XP, Win7 & Win8), JD Edwards financial suite, Adobe Products, Axiom card access, TA-Rheometer, DOS based applications & ClearSea messaging.
IBM for ABB
Calgary, Alberta
Jan 2013 ~ Dec 2013
Deskside Support Analyst
Support of deskside computers, laptops and printers.
Installation and configuration of VMWare to run Linux OS on Windows 7 systems.
Installation of new equipment and software updates.
Used Maximo ticketing software.
Support of but not limited to: MS office (2003, 2007 & 2010), Windows (XP, Win7 & Win8), VMware machines.
IBM for Calgary Health Region
Calgary, Alberta
Sept 2012 ~ Jan 2013
Deskside Support Analyst
Support of deskside computers and printers.
Support of Vocera communication devices.
Installation of new equipment and software updates.
Used ITSM ticketing software.
Support of but not limited to: MS office (2003 & 2007), various medical programs and special printers.
Centini Systems
Calgary, Alberta
Jun 2012 ~ Aug 2012
Security Systems Technician
Security systems support.
Hardware installs and maintenance.
Support of but not limited to: Security cameras, monitoring systems and DVR systems.
Talisman Energy Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 2011 ~ Jun 2012
IT Escalations Analyst
Software support during client relations improvement using HP SM9.
Hardware installs and maintenance.
Used HP9 ticketing software.
Support of but not limited to: MS Office 2003, MS Vista, GeoGraphix, and Hummingbird.
TransAlta
Calgary, Alberta
Sept 2011 ~ Nov 2011
IT Support & Windows 7 rollout
Software support during Windows 7 rollout using Remedy 7.5.
Installation, configuration and transfer of VMWare/VMWare images to run various different OS’s on Windows 7 systems.
Assisted with Windows 7 roll out.
Windows XP migration to Windows 7.
Used Remedy ticketing software.
Support of but not limited to: MS Lync, AspenTech, Windows Vista and 7, MS Office 2010, AutoCad 2012, MS Visio, Lotus Notes, and various energy programs.
Bow View Manor
Calgary, Alberta
Oct 2008 ~ Feb 2011
Building Maintenance
General repairs including plumbing, wall and floor repairs, minor electrical repairs and other as needed.
Developed building maintenance database.
Developed preventative maintenance tracking system.
Developed and maintained building maintenance policies and procedures.
Support of but not limited to: MS Office 2003, MS Access, and Citrix.
London Drugs
Calgary, Alberta
May 2008 ~ Oct 2008
Assistant Photo Lab Manager
Maintained photo lab and equipment.
Staff scheduling as required.
Skystone Engineering Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Oct 2005 ~ Apr 2008
Data Management Group Leader
Developed site maps for onsite oilfield staff.
Developed training plan and support material for Data Management group in Oilfield Company.
Help develop a pipeline license compliance tracking system.
Support and training of Data Management group in Oilfield Company.
Support of but not limited to: Windows XP, MS Office 2003, MS Visio 2002, Fieldview, AccuMap, Enerdeq, Citrix, and various mapping programs.
Various Locations
Calgary, Alberta
2003~2005
Various jobs while transitioning from the Military to civilian life.
Canadian Armed Forces
Cold Lake, Alberta
Aug 1993 ~ Jan 2002
Computer and Network Technician
Developed, tested and implemented a network configuration of MS Office 2000 which included Military grade security features.
Developed, tested and implemented the upgrade to MS Windows 2000.
Installed and maintained PC’s and network equipment.
Developed, tested and implemented the PC upgrade routine for the upgrade of 200 PC’s in 3 locations.
Developed backup/restore system for PC’s using Norton Ghost.
Created and maintained a tracking database for computers and network equipment using both Borland DB4 and MS Access.
Support of but not limited to: Windows 3.11 to 2K pro, MS Office 3.43 to 2000 Pro, MS Visio 2000, MS Windows 2000 server, MS Windows NT 4 Server, MS Windows NT 4 Server, MS-DOS 5.0 to 6.22
Canadian Armed Forces
Cold Lake, Alberta
Jan 1992 ~ Aug 1993
Radar Technician
Complied closure report with hazardous material tracking for a Radar site using Harvard Graphics.
Maintained Military Ground Radar systems.
Support of but not limited to: UPX-14, UPX-27, TPS-70, and Harvard Graphics.
Canadian Armed Forces
Kingston, Ontario
Mar 1989 ~ Jan1992
Military Trade training
Basic Military Training.
Performance Oriented Electronics Technician training.
Radar Technician Training.
Various jobs while waiting for courses. Worked in Graphic arts department for over a year.
Education:
CDI College of Business & Technology
Calgary, Alberta
2002 ~ 2003
Network and Internet Support Specialist
Diploma
Military Trade training
Kingston, Ontario
1989 ~ 1992
Basic Military training
Performance Oriented Electronics Technician
Radar Technician
Diploma
Ontario Business College
Windsor, Ontario
1985 ~ 1986
Micro-Computer Technician
Diploma
Manpower Retraining
Windsor, Ontario
1983 ~ 1984
Mechanical Drafting
Diploma
Various
Calgary, Alberta
2015
Aerial Lifts.
Fall Protection
POST / BBS.
Certificates
Various
Calgary, Alberta
2012
WHMIS.
Certificates
CCSA
Calgary, Alberta
2010
Health & Safety Management Systems.
Auditor Training.
Certificates
Enform
Alberta
2006
Introduction to Pipelining.
Supervision, Team Leadership and Motivation.
Certificates
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta
1999 ~ 2000
MS Windows 2000 Administration Level 1 & 2.
Network Design Level 1.
LAN Concepts Level 1.
Certificates
Local Schools
Cold Lake, Alberta
1998 ~ 1999
MS Access 97 Level 1 & 2.
MS Word 97 Level 1.
Web Design Level 1.
Certificates