Personal Synopsis:
ITIL Certified Information technology professional with over 10 years of experience in IT Help Desk Service Management. Proven expertise deriving root cause to customer reported issues while meeting service level agreements (SLA) and has excelled at leading and mentoring performance teams.
Software/Technology Tools:
LAN / WAN Configuration
MS Terminal Server
Peregrine,
Meraki MDM
MS Office 2010-13-16
Asset Manager 2012
Sendgrid, Hostway Email Server
Windows 7, 8,10
Cloud Back Up, VOIP
Server 2003, 2008, 2012
Outlook 2010, 13, 16
Ready Talk Web Conferencing
Virus/Malware removal
Microsoft Exchange, Rackspace
LogMeIn, PCAnywhere, Team Viewer
Active Directory Configuration and Support Services
SharePoint 2007, 2010
Acronis Imaging
Screen Connect
Juniper VPN
Ready Talk Accounts Project Management. Office 365
Track-IT Help Desk Systems Oracle Accounts
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Unitek Global Services – King of Prussia, PA (01/2010 – 9/2016)
IT Desktop Support Supervisor
Manage IT Service Desk Department
Lead Team of Direct Reports in Multiple States
Conduct performance reviews
Reporting of KPI’s and Trends to Stakeholders and IT department
Manage helpdesk ticketing system
Head daily meetings
Scheduling and approving timecards
Coaching and preparing direct reports on career paths.
Purchasing computers and computer tools needed for team to do their jobs effectively
Ensuring tickets are completed in accordance to company’s SLA’s
Hands on handling tickets, calls and Imagining computers for re-use
Point of escalation when needed.
Using Active Directory created and disabled accounts and administered rights.
Manage equipment asset inventory (i.e. desktops, laptops and peripheral
devices)
Create email accounts via Rackspace and Exchange Servers, Hostway, Pop and Office 365.
Negotiate vendor contracts that stay within company budget and meet company’s needs.
Purchase IT tools and software needed for department to successfully do their jobs
Accomplishments
Successfully lead the task of bringing the Helpdesk department back in-house from an outsourced company
Prevented an audit by Microsoft for licensing violations by moving all computers to Office 365 to improve license managing
Improved Quality of Service and customer expectations by creating Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for the IT Department.
Standardized all computer equipment to improve inventory and warranty management.
Successfully engineered a companywide computer refresh across all 4 shared service companies by replacing all out of warranty equipment and replaced them with the new computer standards.
Policy and Procedure Creation, I created an On-boarding (New Hire) and Terminations process and policy. (On-boarding Process) By working with HR and understanding their hiring process. I created and On Boarding Process for the IT department so new hires equipment and access are ready on their start date. (Terminated Employees Process) access is disabled, equipment is returned, data is backed up, computer is reimaged and ready for reuse.
Implementing Track-IT ticketing system configuring all options for customers to choose.
Project Management and Lead
Project Lead on Rebuilding an Internal Helpdesk Department
Project lead on moving company from MS Office Standard to Office 365
Project lead on building Track-IT ticketing system and communicating to in-house offices and field
Project lead on Computer Refresh for over a thousand in-house and external customers.
Project lead on cubical and office set up for company relocation.
Project lead on Building a company Knowledge Base
Project lead on standardizing computer equipment for all business units.
Communicate effectively with C-level and Senior Management
Communicate new policies to internal and external customers.
STI Computer Services - Audubon, PA (02/2006 – 01/2010)
Desktop Support (For Medical Software Company HIPPA COMPLIANT)
Installation of Perfect Care, support and install Sybase
Work close to management and other departments to provide maximum customer service
Provide remote support using Remote desktop, PC Anywhere and VNC. Support Network connectivity via TCP IP LAN and Remote, Terminal Server and VPN
Manage Active Directory user accounts
Administrator of knowledge base warehouse system
Provides Desktop Support services such as problem diagnosis and phone support to STI Customers
Escalate unresolved tickets using HDS Tech Notes to prospective departments and Road Technicians
Provide technical support for incidents reported with printers, ID card scanners, internet issues and all aspects with computers.
Configure and managed backup programs (i.e. Backup Assist and Stomp)
Support Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003, 2008.
Aramark Corporation – Philadelphia, PA (01/2001-02/2006)
Systems Support Specialist
Provided front-line customer services problem diagnosis and phone support to ARAMARK employees,
Close calls on a first-call basis,
Managed call dispatching and call coordination
Contributed to the development and approval of problem resolution systems
Resolution Support Included:
oSupporting Windows NT network with Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows '95 XP and 2000 local and remote workstations and printers.
oAssist with accessing email on MS Exchange servers using MS Outlook '98.2000, 2003, reset passwords for network, dialer, mainframe
oDOS Troubleshoot transmission of reports via FDC (FTP) for Aramark proprietary software. Provided resolution, escalating unresolved tickets to prospective departments or outsource company.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Computer, Electronic System Technology (1998)
Computer Learning Center, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA
Midatlantic Employers Association (MEA) Certification
King of Prussia PA
Supervisor Basic+ (2014)
Successful Communication + (2014)
Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors + (2014)
ITIL Certified IT Service Management (2016)