David C. Thompson Jr.
PROFESSIONAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
DESKTOP ANALYST COORDINATOR LURIE CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL
Chicago, IL (February 2006 – April 2015)
Fostered and promoted an environment of superior end-user PC customer service
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of the Desktop Support Group members
Coordinated the set-up and deployment of 4,000+ new workstations for the new hospital
Coordinated and tested new doctor offices across the Chicagoland area to connect the hospital portal with access to Epic EMR.
Serviced and imaged laptops and desktops onsite and remotely
Trained end-user on applications and specialized office software and assisted users with VPN access DESKTOP ENGINEER SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Chicago, IL (September 2003 – February 2006)
Team of 7 server and desktop engineers for desktop and anti-virus rollout of Trend Anti-Virus throughout CPS high school and elementary
Converted, upgraded, migrated domain controllers and converted entire network into Microsoft Tree Enterprise by converting trusts, WINS and DNS into one system
Rolled out SMS to all workstations and servers. Upgraded MAC OS systems and installed Timbuke2 and Net Octopus on Mac servers and desktops
SENIOR ENTERPRISE NETWORK ENGINEER MCI WORLDCOM
Chicago, IL (January 1998 – November 2001)
Provided pre-sale and post-sale technical support for assigned National Account Customer Base
Supported existing national client base on chronic trouble resolutions, project management and implementation of new services, and ongoing service improvement recommendations
Worked within team environments, as well as independently to escalate and resolve customer and network issues
Achieved distinction as a prominent mentor by developing a successful trouble resolution plan, consistently surpassing goals and objectives. Utilized in team-building role, training and mentoring new sales representatives
TECHNICAL AND PROJECT ENGINEER CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, DUCHOSSIS, INC.
Chicago, IL (1990 – 1998)
Managed technical implementations and projects for Multi-national Corporation with 3 manufacturing divisions with plants located in US, Canada, Europe and Central America
Team leader for Operations center/help desk. Negotiated vendor contract to reduce operating budget by 500K annually
Designed and implemented VTEL video conferencing network for international locations
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A service oriented analyst and project manager of technology involving data, voice and video telecommunications. Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
IT Support
Specialist
EDUCATION
US ARMY
STAFF SERGEANT E-6
Telecommunications Specialist
(1972 - 1979)
US ARMY RESERVES
(1979 - 1985)
RELATED
EXPERIE
Board Member of Chicago NCE Chapter
AFCOM/Data Center Management
Group (12 years)
Boy Scout Leader Troop 74. Field
School, Elmhurst, IL (15 years)
QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY
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PROFESSIONAL WORK (CONTINUED)
9EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL AND PROJECT ENGINEER CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, DUCHOSSIS, INC.
Chicago, IL (1990 – 1998)
Managed technical implementations and projects for Multi-national Corporation with 3 manufacturing divisions with plants located in US, Canada, Europe and Central America
Team leader for Operations center/help desk. Negotiated vendor contract to reduce operating budget by 500K annually
Designed and implemented VTEL video conferencing network for international locations LEAD NETWORK OPERATOR CHICAGO BOARD OF OPTIONS
EXCHANGE
Chicago, IL (1980 – 1990)
Responsible for batch processing directing operators and managing job flow to ensure correct sequencing of processing
Monitored and resolved RJE issues
NETWORK OPERATOR HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION
Chicago, IL (1979 – 1980)
Maintained, enhanced and installed new systems and programs
Conducted MVS Support, Network Support and CICS
IT Support
Specialist
TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
Contact > T: 630-***-**** E: ****************@*****.*** Operating System: Windows XP, 7 & 8,
MAC
Software: Office, Citrix, Adobe, JAVA,
SharePoint, SCCM Services, Active
Directory, WSUS
Security: Norton, Group Policy, McAfee
Familiarities: VOIP/PBX Phone systems
Usage & Repair
Hardware: Servers, desktops, laptops,
printers, Cisco routers and switches, IP
phones, tape backup