Karina J. McAndrew
***D Lisburn Road~ Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-***-**** ******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Diligent, detail-oriented Computer Technician skilled in delivering superior customer service. Adept in
working in high-stress environments and in crisis/emergency situations. Exceptional technical experience
grounded in a background in Information Technology as a contractor to the Department of Defense. Team
player with excellent communication skills with the ability to connect and build rapport with individuals
across diverse cultures and ethnicities. Recipient of multiple awards and honors for distinguished
performance.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
S4 INC., at Defense Information Systems Agency, Mechanicsburg, PA
Service Desk Analyst, Tier II
Receive calls from other components Service Desks (L1-L2-L3).
Open, and responsible for, trouble tickets throughout the ticket life cycle.
Execute password resets per requests.
Perform 5-10 minute First Call Resolution (FCR).
Relay accurate information to Tier III when appropriate for trouble ticket resolution (both inside
and outside local agency).
Mainframe status monitoring.
Perform mainframe maintenance as requested by System Administrators.
Monitor Unified Video Dissemination System.
Create customer accounts within government systems.
Security Clearance:
Top Secret
PITT OHIO, Harrisburg, PA
Administrative Assistant
Scan bill of lading paperwork into system and ensure all pertinent information is correct.
Scan delivery receipts into system.
Scan pickup and delivery documents into system and reconcile any differences.
Check incoming driver paperwork for accuracy.
E.L. HAMM & ASSOCIATES, INC/AFMS, INC, at Naval Supply Systems Command,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Video Teleconferencing Bridge Operator/Technician
Oversaw information management (IM), including setup and monitoring of video and audio
teleconferences (VTCs) in support of Naval Supply Systems Command and connecting
Department of Defense attendees.
Ensured the security and integrity of video and audio communications, acting as project
management specialist by handling the development, implementation, and maintenance of federal
information systems.
Collaborated with high-level military command personnel from around the world to include
Secretary of the United States Navy and commanders in both the United Kingdom and Australian
Navies.
Coordinated logistics for all sites and monitored all video and audio conferencing equipment.
Maintained and tested video and audio conferencing equipment.
Troubleshooted connectivity issues for video and audio teleconferences between conference sites.
Maintain all documentation of incidents and issues pertaining to all video and audio conferences.
Security Clearance:
Secret
Key Contributions:
Organized and executed imperative meetings for Operation Tomodachi, working on-call and ensuring
the security of Top Secret communications between onshore military personnel and offshore military
personnel.
ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Camp Hill, PA
Systems Engineer
Promoted efficiency by detecting hardware/software failures, conducting trend analysis of
message logs and environmental information.
Troubleshooted storage device issues including access to and function of systems.
Maintained compliance with EDS IT policies and procedures guidelines.
Provided superior customer service by conducting follow-ups with customers to verify issue
resolution.
RITE AID CORPORATION, Camp Hill, PA
Field Systems Support-Information Technology Help Desk
Conducted troubleshooting and analysis of problems pertaining to store equipment, including,
registers, printers, automated prescription dispensing system, signature capture system and other
peripherals.
Contacted stores to assess problems and obtain further details of issues.
Escalated issues to proper department and dispatch Tier II technicians as needed.
Provided follow-up regarding “open” issues.
Key Contributions:
Assisted in Brooks/Eckerd acquisition overseeing the project life cycle and system migration from
Brooks/Eckerd system to Rite Aid system.
INTELLIMARK, INC., Mechanicsburg, PA
Information Technology Help Desk
Organized multiple sources of information to accurately update and code road/weather conditions
for recording into automated system.
Assisted customers in multiple areas of business by troubleshooting various Information
Technology equipment issues.
Coordinated and dispatch third-party vendors or technicians to complete onsite repairs for
customers.
Tracked all calls and trouble tickets to complete detailed progress report.
EDUCATION
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Harrisburg, PA
Security and Risk Analysis – 32 semester hours, 2012
SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL of BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY, State College, PA
A.A.S. Computer Information Systems, 2004 3.96 GPA
WILLIAMSPORT AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Williamsport, PA
Certificate Surgical Technology, 1985
AWARDS & HONORS
Performance Commendation, Rear Admiral Mark Heinrich, Commander Naval Supply Systems
Support Command, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2011
Performance Commendation, Rear Admiral Kathleen Dussault, Director Supply, Ordinance, and
Logistics Operations Division, Washington, D.C., 2011
Employee of the Year, Field Systems Support, Rite Aid Corp., 2007
Employee of the Year Nominee, Rite Aid Corp., 2007
SYSTEMS
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2010
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008
Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010
Active Directory
Remedy
ITSM
Bladelogic Server
Novell
BMC Software
MIAP
Tandberg Management Suite
Media Gateway Controller