Vanessa G. Malone
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: 443-***-****
*******.*.******@*****.***
Expired Clearance: TS/SCI FSP
Profile Statement
Experienced desktop and helpdesk professional with over nine years diversified experiences of desktop, helpdesk, system and network support and administration in a Windows and Microsoft Office environment of corporate and government networks. Possess confidence, courtesy and patience to effectively communicate with all customers to research, troubleshoot, document and resolve issues as quickly as possible.
Technical Proficiencies
Analyze and resolve problems and relationships in automated information systems, includes resolving hardware/software incompatibilities and configurations, identify problems and develop corrective action
Managed Active Directory user accounts, reset passwords, share network files, etc.
Managed loaner laptop and reuse program having readily available reimaged laptops
Strong knowledge of Windows 7 desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office 2010/2013, Lotus Notes 6.5/7.5 and Outlook 2013 email clients
Software: TopDesk, LANDesk, Peregrine, Remedy, TCP/IP tools and utilities, Cisco VPN, Symantec Enterprise AV, Kapersky AV, remote desktop support
Hardware: HP, Dell, Lenovo, desktops and laptops, iPad and android personal devices, various HP, Canon and Xerox network and local printers, thin clients, and desktop/handheld scanner devices
Proficient in performing break/fix, installations, patching, and upgrade
Experience with service desk ticketing systems
Remote Access technology experience (RDS)
Ability to work independently yet escalate when needed to senior members of the team, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Education and Training
Issuing
Institution Location Qualification Program Completion
University of Maryland
Largo, MD
Certificate
Network+
and Leadership
05/2014
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Information Technology
05/2010
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
Associate's Degree
Network Support Technology
06/2005
Certifications:
Network+ Certification
CompTIA
05/2015
ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
EXIN
12/2014
A+ Certification
CompTIA
12/2010
Additional Information - In compliance with Department of Defense 8570 certification
Employment History
Desktop Support Technician, (contract)
Baltimore Aircoil Company Jessup, MD 20794 5/31/16 – 7/1/2016
Provided and supported helpdesk and desktop support services
Responsible to image and update Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Office 2013, and desktop applications consistent with BAC requirements,
Push Windows update on Dell desktop and laptop computers.
Installed and configured software and drivers locally and remotely via Teamviewer 11 or Remote Desktop.
Created Windows deployment checklist,
Assisted in upgrading and configuring desktops to Outlook 2013
IT Delivery Consultant, (contract)
The Savli Group Columbia, MD 21045 12/2014 - 07/2015
Managed and supported customer services and accounts. Lead and guide technical staff work. Served as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Monitored progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. Employed and supported HP Service Manager, Service Request Catalog, Service Desk, and other HP products.
Worked with customers and management in customer delivery requests
Monitored systems for alerts and notifications
Provided remote desktop administration
Opened, created, and resolved tickets via HP Service Manager, HP Service Request Catalog, and HP Service Desk in timely manner
Deployment Technician, (contract)
Staffmark Columbia, MD 21046 02/2014 – 10/2014
Migrated over 1000 Windows XP systems to Windows 7 Enterprise operating systems at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD
Deployed, installed and configured desktops, laptops, network and local printers, scanners and other peripheral hardware devices with Windows 7 Enterprise operating system, Microsoft Office 2010, and associated applications and drivers
Custom installed and configured specific medical and building maintenance applications and other customized software
Tested and verified network port status during and after deployment network access
NT System Administrator,
Aerospace Corp Columbia, MD 21046 12/2003 – 05/2012
Analyzed and solve complex IT problems in automated information systems, included resolving hardware/software incompatibilities and configurations, identify problems and take corrective actions and documentation
Managed loaner laptop and reutilization program while conserving company resources and saving over $20,000 in company resources by having readily available laptops for new hires and regular users until their new system arrived, for training purposes, or for travelers
Software: Windows XP Pro/7 Pro, server 2008, Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2012, Open Office, Lotus Notes 7.5, Outlook 2010, LANDesk, Peregrine, Remedy, TCP/IP tools and utilities, remote desktop
Hardware: HP, Dell, Lenovo, Apple desktops and laptops, IPad and android devices, various HP and Xerox network and local printer devices, thin clients, and handheld and desktop scanner devices