OBJECTIVE:
My objective is to obtain a position where my experience and professionalism will make a significant contribution to your company.
PROFILE:
Goal-oriented professional with a strong background in customer service
Displays leadership by projecting a positive attitude
Team player with exceptional communication skills
Technically proficient with IT desktop support troubleshooting and repair
Ability to supervise and train personnel in high stress situations
EMPLOYMENT:
IT Helpdesk Manager, Cyprexx Services - Brandon, Florida (Sept. 2010 - Present)
Supervise and delegate daily tasks to help desk personnel
Create and maintain staff shift work scheduling
Conduct staff performance evaluations, promotions, hiring and disciplinary actions
Manage and delegate tasks related to special projects
Procurement of desktop related IT equipment
Monitor and report help desk staff performance
IT Helpdesk Senior Coordinator, Cyprexx Services - Brandon, Florida (May 2010 - Sept. 2010)
Supervise and delegate daily tasks to help desk personnel
Second level echelon end user support for desktop related issues
Second level echelon technical support for external vendors / contractors
IT Helpdesk Coordinator, Cyprexx Services – Brandon, Florida (March 2009 – May 2010)
First and second level echelon end user support for desktop related issues
Creation of new and management of current Active Directory end user accounts
Technical support for external vendors / contractors
Enterprise User Management, T-Mobile Contract– Tampa, Florida (May 2008 - Aug. 2008)
Second level echelon end user support in a customized Remedy system
Creation of new and management of current Active Directory end user accounts
Creation of new and management of current Internal Application end user accounts
Managed Internet Services Specialist, AT&T Contract- Tampa, Florida (Dec. 2007 - May 2008)
First level echelon end user support for T1 and above routing issues
Record and log end users request for support in a customized Remedy system
Provide updates and immediate diagnostics of ongoing service requests
Help Desk Level II, PMSI - Tampa, Florida (March 2005 - Nov. 2007)
End user support at second echelon level on Windows and Unix operating systems
Create and maintenance of custom images on deployable resources
Creation of new and management of current AS400 and RS6000 end user accounts
Remote access for Unix and Windows
Software installs, software upgrades, PC connectivity issues, PC Imaging, Printer connectivity
Creation of new and management of current Active Directory end user accounts
Help Desk Level I, PMSI - Tampa, Florida (Sept. 2004 - March 2005)
Record and log end users request for IT support
Prioritize and determine escalation of end users issues
Provide immediate solutions of end users issues when possible
Install new and upgrade hardware and software systems on Unix and Windows operating systems
Lead Forman, Specialized Painting - Tampa, Florida (Jan. 2002 - Sept. 2004)
Supervise and delegate personnel
Coordinate project time lines and insure task are completed
Plan project budget and insure that it is met
Network Systems Manager, U.S. Army - Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (1998-2002)
Supervised and coordinated logistical support
Trained personnel in the operation of time division switching systems
Organized and prepared administrative and technical reports
Network Switching Systems Operator, U.S. Army - Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (1997-1998)
Installation and troubleshooting of intranets, Ethernets and digital networks
Maintained and operated UNIX based LAN and WAN
Work with a multitude of diagnostic equipment and read schematic diagrams
Responsible for NSA certified Network Encryption System devices
Wire and Cable Technician, U.S. Army - Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (1996-1997)
Ran wire and cable in field applications
Deployed analog and digital LOS signaling
Test and repair cabling and wiring systems
EDUCATION:
DeVry University - Tampa, Florida (2009 - 2011)
Bachelors of Science Degree - Technical Management
Southwest Florida College - Tampa, Florida (2003-2005)
Associates in Science Degree - Microsoft Network Engineer with a concentration in Network Security
Diploma - Microsoft Network Engineer with a concentration in Network Security
Certificate - Microsoft Network Engineer
Certificate - Microsoft Systems Administrator
Hillsborough Community College - Tampa, Florida (1992-1999)
Completed 32 credits towards an Associates Degree
U.S. Army - Fayetteville, North Carolina (1998-1999)
Certificate - Enhanced Switch Operator Program
GTE - Fayetteville, North Carolina (1996-1997)
Certificate - Electronic Switching Systems Technician course
AWARDS:
DeVry University - Tampa, Florida (2009 - 2011)
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Southwest Florida College - Tampa, Florida (2003-2005)
Student of the Quarter Award - ASMN Winter 2004 and 2005
Graduated with Honors - GPA of 3.5
United States Army - Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (1997-2002)
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) - Mid-level management course
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) - Good Conduct Medal
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) - Joint Readiness Trail