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Morganton, NC 28655 *********@*****.***
John D. Wood
Summary of Qualifications
A+ Certified, MCDST (Microsoft
Certified Desktop Support
Technician)
Supervised Help Desk. MS Office 2002 - 2010
(Including Publisher, Visio, Project), Remote
Access, System Deployment, Network, Active
Directory (Account Administration, Policy
Scripting), Exchange, Linux, Customer Service
Specialist, Windows Workstation (XP, Vista,
Windows 7), Windows Server (2000, 2003),
Adobe. MAC Book Pro MAC OS X.
Administrator in Track-IT, Crystal Reports.
Remedy and Kaseya Helpdesk Tracking Tools.
Symantec Ghost (Imaging software). Blackberry
Systems Administrator
Previous Duties Include:
Break/Fix Troubleshooting
• Reviews, troubleshoots and Approves
Operational Quality Desktops, Notebooks, Printers,
and Associated Peripherals. Installs, Maintains and
Optimizes Desktop /Notebook Configurations at
Customer Sites.
• Diagnoses and Resolves Product
Performance Issues.
• Performs Maintenance and Repair Services
• Ensures Customer Satisfaction by Advising
Customers on Preventive Maintenance and
Configurations which may Impact Product
Performance.
• Instructs Customers in the Operation and
Maintenance of the System.
• Inventory Control, Ordered and Maintained
Inventory Levels.
Education
Delaware Technical & Community
College, Georgetown, DE
(June 1995 – May 1997)
• Associate of Applied Science in
Computer Information Systems
(Networking Concentration)
• GPA: 3.78
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa
• 3 Times Deans List
Eastern Shore Criminal Justice
Academy, Salisbury, MD
(February 3 – May 13, 1987)
Police Science and Procedures
Maryland First Responder (Emergency First
Aid)
Hurlock Police Department / Traffic Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Professional experience
PPM (Continental Auto)
(March 2014 - Present)
Data Analyst/Data Entry Clerk /
Morganton, NC
• Data Analysis (Manipulating Raw Data
to Provide Understandable Reports)
• Inventory Control (Maintaining
Inventory Levels and Tracking)
• Purchasing (Ensuring the Correct
Product at the Best Price)
• Excel Programming (VBA)
• Special Projects (Visio Design, Special
Systems Analyst (Power Logic, Energy
Monitoring System))
Friday Staffing (Continental Auto)
(Jan. 2013 – March 2014)
Lab Technician / Morganton, NC
• Assist with Prototype Production of
Brake Parts
• Wet-Fill Brake Units
• Control Inventory for my Area
• Convert Parts in Compliance with
Customer Needs
• Maintain Tools and Equipment (in the
Prototype Area)
Reason for Leaving: Contract Ended
The Salvation Army
(November 2012-December 2012)
Assistant Kettle Coordinator/ Boone NC
• Schedule Bell Ringers for Locations
• Keep Time Records
• Assist with Financial Processes
Reason for leaving: Seasonal Position
Lowe’s Corporation (CITP)
(April 2011 – June 2012)
IT Contractor / Wilkesboro, NC
• Telephone Support for Corporate
Users
• Maintained Detailed Documentation on
All Service Calls
• Remote Access Configuration and
Troubleshooting (VPN)
• Remote Software Installation,
Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office 2002 - 2007
• Remote Hardware Diagnostics
• Telephone Support (Blackberry and
iPhone)
• Call Evaluation and Escalation to
Varies Support Groups
• Loweslink Helpdesk (External Vendor
Support)
Reason for leaving: Contract ended.
Shore Health System /UMMS
(Jan-2001 – Nov-2010)
Senior Desktop Analyst / Easton, MD
• Computer Hardware Setup,
Deployment and Troubleshooting
(Hands-on and Remote)
• Computer Software Installation.
Configuration and Troubleshooting
(Hands-on and Remote)
• Printer and Copier Deployment, Repair
• Microsoft Office Troubleshooter and
Trainer
• 3rd Party Software Troubleshooter
• Evaluate and Recommend Hardware
and Software to Meet Company Needs
• Procurement Specialist (CDW, Dell,
HP, SHI)
• Vendor Certified for Expediting Service
Calls
• Participated in Several IT Steering
Committees (Local and Remote)
• Directed Multiple Projects for
Construction and Reconstruction
Within Facilities
• Active Directory Account Administration
• Server Administration and Back-Up
(Novell and Windows 2000)
• Thin Client Administration and
Troubleshooting (Unix)
• Created and Presented Annual
Education Material for Company
Compliance
• Inventory Control
• Department Liaison
• Firewall knowledge Including Cisco,
Windows, and Various Personal
Firewalls.
Reason for leaving: Relocated to North
Carolina
Chesapeake College
(Jan-2001 – Dec- 2010)
Adjunct Faculty / Wye Mills, MD
• Instructed Students in the Following
Credit Courses: Microsoft Office (2000
– 2007), Microsoft Workstation (2000,
XP, 2007), Microsoft Server 2000,
CompTIA A+ (hardware and software),
CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+,
Computer Customer Support
• Designed Course Syllabi and Other
Coursework
• Provide Testing and Grading of
Examinations
• Worked With in the Angel Program to
Communicate with Students and
Advisers to Ensure Student Activities
were Up-to-Date.
Reason for leaving: Relocated to North
Carolina
Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care
(Oct-1997 – Jan-2000)
Network Specialist /Easton, MD
• Responsible for All Hardware (Servers,
Desktops, and Laptops) and Software
Associated with the SPDS
Governments Contracts
• Worked within SDPS Government
Guidelines
• Configured and Maintained Systems
Backup
• Instructed End-Users in the Use of
Laptop Computers and the Software
Packages Required.
Reason for leaving: Career Advancement at
Shore Health System
Additional professional activities
Skills
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support
Technician (MCDST)
• CompTIA A+ Certified
• Industrial Wastewater Licenses
(Maryland)
Objective
I am energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated. I have 18
years of experience in the computer field. I have
taught Computer Science at a Community College in
Maryland for a variety of people of all ages and skill
levels. I enjoy learning and helping others to
understand computers. I am focused yet open-
minded and I work to use my skills to advance my
knowledge. In working with various companies I
have developed exceptional Customer Service and
Managerial Skills.
“I am seeking a full time position, not a contract
position.”
References:
Captain Michael Harris
( Commanding Officer) The Salvation Army, Hickory, NC
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Paris Haynes
Production Coordinator Morganton, NC
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Mary Ann Schultz
Desktop Analyst Easton, MD
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