Ronald N. Nelson
519-***-**** ******@*****.***
http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/ronald-n-nelson/1/b90/841
Professional Summary
A professional, client-focussed, strategic thinker who exercises tact, discretion, analytical skills and service excellence in the delivery of programs and services to clients.
Recognized as a hands-on individual, possessing the drive and determination to build on recent and excellent performances, and a team player willing to make suggestions and accept suggestions from other groups.
Skills:
Experience with all Windows platforms, Linux and installing and configuring Citrix clients.
Many years of client facing experience.
Electronic Technologist – service circuit boards to component level.
Network experience including Tcip, Dns, Dhcp, Lan and troubleshooting skills.
Active Directory Experience – setup of users, groups and permissions.
Accomplishments:
Increased accuracy by 20% for asset management tracking purposes, by adding a coding system to computer equipment.
Trained as an SME in the barcoding systems for cash register systems and barcode printing systems.
Used many different ticketing and reporting systems including Service Now, Tivoli, and Remedy.
Strong client service skills; able to be empathetic to the feelings, needs and concerns of others.
Experience working with Windows 7/XP/2000, PC hardware/software, and PC LAN networks
Professional Experience
Allied World Wide
Tata Computer Systems
Deskside Analyst contracted to Diageo Canada Inc. 2014 – 2015
Imaging desktop and laptop equipment. Setup and maintain cell phones
Asset Management – tracking cell phones and computer equipment
Setup and configure network printing
Conference calls with associates in different countries regarding IT issues
Remotely connecting to users and fixing issues, installing software
Tape backup systems and tape rotations
Backing up encrypted hard drives for legal holds
Use of Service Now ticketing and reporting system
Drake International
Deskside Support Analyst contracted to Hamilton Health System
2013 – 2014
Collecting Data and User Profiles to restore to new pc’s
Image PC’s and Laptops
Setup of applications, and printers on a network
Track the serial numbers of the old inventory
Work with other IS teams to resolve issues, and assist with any required application upgrades
Responsible for a variety of application support activities including testing, configuration and liaising with staff to ensure the applications meet the business and clinical needs
Tek Systems, Toronto, Ontario 2012 – 2013
Deskside Support Analyst contracted to US Steel Canada
Front-line client support services for 800 users in assessing, triaging and resolving technology needs including application support, hardware support and installations, including:
Prompt resolution of client tickets
Methodical problem solving
Prioritization and triage of service requests
Detailed documentation of processes and procedures
Field support of hardware and software
Asset Management – tracking hardware via barcodes or serial numbers through an inventory system
Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto, Ontario 2007 – 2012
Technical Service Analyst
Utilized extensive experience in resolving client hardware and software issues at the desktop and to the server and network level, including efficient communication with the client to determine issues and to provide corrective action in order to minimize downtime and increase productivity.
Provided technology service to 900 clients with computer hardware, application and network issues
Ensured timely escalation and prompt resolution of client issues through the Peregrine work ticket system, as required
Provided excellent client service through thorough triage, working with offshore help desk, and final check with client on resolution, to ensure that client is working to their peak efficiency
Managed internal key performance indicators by ensured proper prioritizing of network and client issues as they arise within the Peregrine ticketing system
Created documentation to support a technical issues knowledge database, shared via SharePoint, as issues were resolved
Provided technical advice on enterprise-wide issues or projects
Supported key suppliers and vendors in their work at Royal Bank
Bank of Montreal, Burlington, Ontario 1998 – 2006
Senior Lan Technical Analyst
Client support for 800 users and their pc, network and application issues
Set up networks (LAN/WAN, Windows)
Set up client desktop and laptop, and HP printing devices to connect to the network and server
Performed repairs on desktop, laptop and printers
Utilized a work ticket system to track client issues
Escalated tickets on issues which could not be resolved locally
Project sub-managed a new server room and servers to accommodate the contingency plan of 6 BMO Montreal departments
Performed backups of 3 departments locally in Burlington and doing tape swaps weekly and sending the tapes out to another Bank location
Tokyo Electric Canada Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario 1982 – 1998
Bench Technician and Field Engineer
Supported a 30 Dealer network with their point of sale and Barcode technical issues
Serviced circuit boards to component level
Extensive use of various diagnostic equipment
Performed scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime and increase productivity
Performed outside service to POS equipment in department and grocery establishments
Education and Professional Development
Diploma, Electronic Technologist – Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Prometrics – Microsoft Certified Professional
Polar Bear Training Centre – Microsoft Active Directory Certificate, Managing Multiple Projects
Toshiba Canada – A+ Certificate
Communications Canada – Advanced Amateur Radio Operators Certificate
Client Relationship Management – Dale Carnegie Training Program