Daren Harding
Grandview, TX *****
Phone: 601-***-****
E-mail: **.*******@*****.***
Objective
To secure a growth oriented position in the within a progressive organization in which I can utilize my customer service and technical skills with a hands on approach.
Certifications
Dell DCSE Certification (Dell Certified Systems Expert)
Completed and passed the A+ Certified PC Technician course and exams
Completed Microsoft Official Curriculum for MCSE at an authorized Technical Education Center
Completed Novell NetWare 4.11 Curriculum
Acquired P.O.S.T. Certification ( Police Officers Standards Training ) from Lake Tahoe Community College
Computer Software Skills
Windows 95/98/XP/Vista/7/8, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express
Familiar with NT Server, NT Workstation, MS Office, Novell NetWare 4.11
Computer Hardware Skills
19 years’ experience of building, upgrading, troubleshooting, and configuration of personal computers
Owned and operated a PC / TV repair and upgrade business for 5 years ( 5150 PC )
Education/Training
CertecIT Houston, Texas
MCSE Track, CNA Novell NetWare 4.11 Track, A+ Certification
Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA.
P.O.S.T. Certification
Lufkin High School Lufkin, Texas
Diploma 1983
Employment
4/2015 – 1/2016 Aaron’s Service Center
PC /TV / Electronics / Appliance Technician
Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired various make and models of PC’s, Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones, TVs, DVD Players, Home Theater Systems, Audio Component systems, Washing Machines, Clothes Dryers, Freezers and Refrigerators on a daily basis. Daily tasks associated included verifying warranty status and part ordering along with billing out repaired items while maintaining a production rate as established by management.
4/2012 – 2/2014 5150 PC Lufkin, TX
Owner / Operator of 5150 PC PC / Laptop / TV Repair and Upgrade
Operated the business on a daily basis implementing all repairs and quotes. Being the sole owner and only employee, I was responsible for all financial planning and record keeping, advertising, and all other daily office duties including ordering parts needed for repairs of Laptops, Desktops, All- N-Ones and Flat Panel TV’s. 5150 PC offered full services to complete any repair necessary on PC’s and Flat Panel TV’s also offering in home mobile service. 5150 PC prided itself in offering an extremely high level of customer service.
2/2011 – 4/2012 F2Onsite Lufkin, TX.
Field Hardware/Software Technician
Responsible for scheduling, maintaining contact and traveling to the Dell customer’s location for onsite repair of warranty and extended warranty service, including desktops, portables, printers and all-in-ones.
2/1993-10/2008 Harrah’s Tunica Robinsonville, MS
Pit Manager
Responsible for the actions of 2 to 3 assigned live casino table games pits, including the supervision of Games Dealers and Floor Supervisors. Prepared weekly work schedules along with daily shift assignments. Responsible for 30 direct reports including annual and semiannual performance evaluations.