Liddell Montgomery JR

816-***-****

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Summary:

● 25+ years’ experience in Information Technology including Help Desk/Technical Support.

Specializes in troubleshooting, resolving software/hardware problems and providing quality Customer Service, strong organizational, time management and communication skills

● 15 years’ experience in Desktop/Laptop building and configurations.

● 15 years’ experience in Installing/maintaining hardware, software and Local Area Networks.

● 15 years’ experience in Call Center inbound/outbound calls resolving escalated trouble tickets

● 10+ years’ experience in Networking

● 10+ years’ experience in MS Office

● 10+ years’ experience in Windows OS, MS office troubleshooting, telecom support for voicemail, setup client's emails, applications and software updates, Configuring and maintaining computer systems, networks, and software.

● 5+ years’ experience in UNIX

● 5+ years’ experience in Level 2 Support.

● 5+ years’ experience in Data Transmission

Technical Skills:

WorkStation build tool, Ghost imaging software, Comp Guard cornerstone/centurion, AD (Active directory), SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), Remedy and Clarify ticketing systems, Cisco VPN Client, Link Sys routers, EVDO traversing elements (Cisco 10K and Lucent m10i) Bluetooth, Apple Iphone4s, Blackberry, Android, desk top manager, Microsoft office, (PowerPoint/Excel/Word etc.) Windows operating systems (all Versions) IBM mainframes (UNIX, AS400) Desktop/Laptops/ COBOL/ BASIC/FOCUS/RPG/JCL/NATURAL/DB2/SQL/PROEDIT/CLIST/SAS/DBASEIV/LOTUS/NOTES/IDCAMS/SYNCSORT/TSOISPF/SDSF/CA7CA11CICS/MSDOS,EDI (send/receives), JES2/MVS commands

Education:

Kansas City Business College Degree in Computer Science (transcript on request)

FAA Government Security Clearance

Professional Experience: 1983 to 2014

Koch Business Solutions Atlanta Georgia Aug 2013 – Present Client Technology Technician

Building, deploying, and troubleshooting workstations for KBS/GP/INVISTA

Knowledge sharing with other team members via RKM “Remedy Knowledge Management”

Create, use, and ensure proper processes are documented for efficient workstation support

Document all requests in issue tracking tool “ITSM BMC Remedy”

Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate technical support groups. Also provides “hands-on” assistance for server, voice, and networking support personnel

Work with site to develop strategy for projects involving local network

Liaison between site and network, access management and procurement team

Hyundai Capital Atlanta Georgia May 2013 – Aug 2013 PCM SARCOM KORE1 Lead Technician

● Supervise 6 Technician’s Windows 7 refresh project

● Quality check systems to ensure each image/Win7 upgrade is correct

● Refresh Windows XP with Window7

● Backup User data, image 145 HP 8000 and HP 8200.

● Report daily to project manager and project coordinator

Angel Oak Capital Atlanta Georgia July 2013 – Aug 2013 Lead Technician

● Relocated and installed docking stations/laptops computers.

● Supported in house IT department with hardware/software and User issues.

● Resolve any install issues assigned by IT department.

● Quality check all installs to ensure completed per client request.

Veteran Administration of Leavenworth/Topeka Kansas Mar 2013 – May 2013 Lead Dell Computer Technician L4

● Installed 204 desktops computers.

● Supported in house VA help desk Technicians with hardware issues.

● Resolve any install issues assigned by VA.

● Quality check all installs to ensure completed per client request.

● Created excel spread sheet to report daily to Dell computer project lead.

● Responsible for ensuring Field Solutions Technician (L2) time sheets are correct, create and fax end of day certifications.

HUD Lockheed Martin Kansas City Kansas Jan 2013 – Mar 2013 Computer Technician L2

● Installed 80 Dell desktops computer

● Backup and restore all users data with Norton Ghost utility

● Imaged computers using Windows 7 Operating Systems.

● answered any user question on Windows 7 OS refresh

● resolved any user issues

AMERIGROUP Overland Park Kansas Dec 2012 – Jan 2013 Field Service Technician II

● Installed Windows 7 Operating Systems software for 204 desktops/95 Laptops.

● Installed hardware for desktops and laptop docking stations.

● Setup and configure 87 iPhone4s.

● Support internal users with hardware/software issues.

● Resolve any Service tickets assigned to Kansas Field Service Technician II

Enterprise Car Rental Merriam Kansas Nov 2012 – Dec 2012

PC Technician

● Installed 30 HP desktop computer

● Image each machine with Windows 7 Operating Systems.

● Backup and restored all user desktop data, files and Icons.

● answered any user question and resolved any issues.

US Bank Overland Park Kansas Oct 2012 – Nov 2012 Computer Technician

● Installed/maintained hardware, for 180 laptops/desktops

● imaged each computer with Windows XP Operating Systems

● Backup and restored all user desktop data, files and Icons

● Set up and deployed imaged base on Bank employee role/department.

CVS Caremark Lee’s Summit Missouri Nov 2011 – Jun 2012 Pharmacy Benefit Manager

● Call Center inbound calls, first line of contact with customers.

● providing members with prescription refills, new prescription.

● explained all aspects of benefits

● Gather appropriate data and diagnose reason to forward calls to members Physicians or Pharmacist

● Evaluate and deliver information regarding any updates/changes to benefits.

800 Call KC Kansas City Missouri May 2011 – Nov 2011Customer Service

● Call Center responsible for 800 inbound calls

● Placing credit card purchase orders.

● answered any question about product callers’ purchase

GE Money Merriam Kansas Oct 2010 – Dec 2010 Customer Service/Help Desk

● Call Center inbound calls from credit cardholders and clients.

● Performed duties including online support, account upgrades, billing disputes, assist in balancing account.

● Change personal information and verifying authorize card users.

Bushnell Lenexa Kansas May 2008 May 2009 Technical Support GPS/Digital

● Call center inbound calls, resolving consumer issues, downloading, installing and upgrading software using Windows Operating Systems and MAC.

● placed outbound calls to resolve all digital/GPS hardware/software escalated issues and sold/upgraded to latest digital/GPS outdoor equipment.

H&R Block Kansas City Missouri Oct 2007 – Apr 2008 Technical Support Tier 1

● Call Center inbound calls, tax offices and internal departments responsible for password resets, account unlocks, Windows MS office troubleshooting, telecom support for voicemail, setup client's emails, applications and software updates.

● Open trouble tickets to document issues and resolve open trouble tickets.

● Configured and maintained computer systems, networks, and software.

● Resolved escalated trouble tickets.

AT&T Lee’s Summit Missouri Aug 2007 – Oct 2007 Customer Service Representative

● Call Center inbound calls for all employees benefit issues, including answering questions, recommending solutions and documenting issues.

H&R Block Kansas City Missouri Jan 2007 – Mar 2007 Remote Support Tier 2

● Call Center inbound calls, remotely accessing tax and/or internal offices through VPN client, for installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems, networks, and software.

● Triaged inbound calls to prioritize trouble tickets, create new trouble tickets,

● Gave status to Tier 2 groups using excel spread sheets

● provided electronic data transmission to tax offices and/or internal departments.

Columbia College Kansas City Missouri Jan 2007 May 2008 Computer Support Technician

● Installed/maintained hardware, software and local area networks.

● Troubleshot issues, handled routine updates, supported any end user problems, request, question and/or concerns.

● Supported 27 desktops, 7 laptops using Windows Operating Systems / Windows Server 2003.

B2 Technology Consultant, LLC Blue Springs Missouri Sep 2006 – Sep 2009 Information Technology Consultant

● Installed/maintained hardware, software and Local Area Networks.

● Troubleshot issues handled routine updates, for laptops/desktops using Windows Operating Systems and performed other duties including soliciting new business.

Harte Hanks Shawnee Kansas Apr 2006 – Nov 2006 Lead Dotcom Helpdesk Tech

● Call Center inbound calls for researching customer complaints, problems, and resolving issues for angry customers.

● Supported Help Desk Tech (coworkers) questions/issues navigating customers through website.

Soft Quality Systems Leawood Kansas Aug 2005 – Nov 2005 Information Technology Recruiter

● Recruited high end IT consultants for all aspects of Software contracts. Negotiated salary, benefits and terms. Maintained client database, matched skill set with client criteria and interviewed potential consultants.

TOKO Company Lenexa Kansas Feb 2005 – Feb 2006 Handset Tester

● Tested handset functionality, including network connectivity, games, ringers, SMS, voicemail, email, picture mail, internet browser and applications for product development.

● Reported any malfunction to management and performed quality assurance before product went to wireless phone providers market.

● traveled nationally and internationally testing high proprietary cell phone's new features and shared network connectivity.

CFIC Home Mortgage Olathe Kansas Jun 2003 May 2007 Loan Officer

● Originated mortgage loans utilizing leads purchase from mortgage loan vendor.

● Contacted borrowers collected all documents, research daily interest rates, analyzed best possible loan program for borrowers.

● Corresponded with processor assuring title work, insurance, all documents completed for closing loan.

● cleared all stipulation for closing loan.

Federal Express 'FedEx' Overland Park Kansas May 2000 – Dec 2003 Customer Service Representative

● Call Center inbound calls

● Scheduling pickups

● tracking package movement

● Resolving customer shipping issues.

Thompson Nutritional Technology Kansas City Kansas Jan 2000 – Apr 2000 Quality Assurance Technician

● Tested product ingredients and final product quality per client's specification.

● scientifically tested premix for toxins, ensured product had proper amount of vitamins and minerals. Verified product is package correctly.

● Accountable for all incoming/outgoing materials and ingredients. Enforced industry standards and

Government regulations.

NESCO Services Overland Park Kansas Aug 1999 May 2000 Contractor

● Preformed assignments for a variety of companies across multiple platforms including plastics, veterinarian pharmacy, adhesive products and entertainment. Utilized problem solving, computer, and leadership skills, also packaging, fork lift operating and various unskilled tasks.

QUIXTAR Kansas City Kansas Feb 1999 – Sep 2000 Ecommerce Specialist

● Owned and operated internet business.

● Marketed QUIXTAR website (virtual mall),

● Received commissions for each product sold and/or new business owner signup.

Sprint Kansas City Missouri Feb 1989 – Feb 1999 Software Engineer

● Tested sales/marketing/order systems, including maintenance, repairs, enhancements, new services and infrastructure to applications programs and/or systems.

● Attended developer’s code walk through meeting, designed test execution plans and collected test data. Built and prepared test environments, executed testing per client requirements, test cases and test scenarios.

● facilitated client test result reviews and obtained user signoff.

Sprint Kansas City Missouri Feb 1989 – Feb 1999 Program Analyst

● Developed applications in Lotus Notes, Dbase IV, and Email scripts.

● Facilitated user group meetings for obtaining application requirements, taking suggestions, answering

question and training users. Researched and recommended new products.

● Assisted with the installation of software/hardware.

● Upgraded system software/hardware where applicable. Provided additional support of external groups and acted as the point of contact for internal group work station issues.

● Performed help desk and troubleshooting.

● Researched and resolved problems caused by application code, data and test environments. Maintained tables, files, and libraries those were pertinent to testing.

● Setup and supported replicas of production environments for each testing scenario, and assisted in

maintaining test documentation and procedures.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Kansas City Kansas Nov 1983 – Jan 1989 Operations Supervisor

● Coordinated shift turnover, ensuring adequate daily staffing of qualified personnel and reviewing manpower schedules for all shifts required to operate the equipment for the data center.

● Assisted with the development and implementation for continuous training.

● Ensured operation support of production jobs according to schedules and requirements, ensuring adequate and timely completion of production work.

● Assisted in balancing production schedules within the available capacity in order to provide service to users and optimize equipment costs.

● Researched problems resulting in the operations process and recommended corrective action where

appropriate. Maintained data center documentation and procedures, coordinated probe determination for resolution of system as well as communication problems.

Lead Computer Operator

● Monitored and executed production schedules based on daily billing and order processing batch jobs.

Troubleshot and analyzed any problems such as job abends, hardware failure and escalated if necessary to proper personnel or management.

● Ensured that all computer generated reports were printed accurate and in a timely manner.

● Loaded and monitored tape drives for nightly/daily production including pulling input tapes and stocking scratch tapes.

● operated all peripherals, including printing checks, loading printers with paper and manipulating

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