OBJECTIVE
Desire to obtain employment utilizing my excellent computer technician and customer service knowledge, skills and abilities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Outlook, MS Office –Configure, Modify, and Maintain
Active Directory – Create, Modify, Delete, and Maintain user account as needed
PC Installation, Imaging - Image/configure PC’s, handheld and wireless devices,
Ghosting, Upgrade software
Network Connectivity – PING, NETSTAT, NSLOOKUP
Troubleshooting – Desktop Hardware, Software
Laptop Hardware, Software, Printer Setup
EDUCATION
Colorado Technical University, Bachelor of Information Technology – Pursuing
Concentration in Network Management
Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH, Associate of Applied Business 2007
Information Technology concentration in Networking Software – Associates Degree
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Member of Phi Theta Kappa and sat on the Advisory Board/Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Dell Technician Certification 2015 (Updated)
Lenovo Notebook/Desktop Certification 2015
Comprehensive Computer Training Center Columbus, OH
A+ Certified COMP10378298/Help Desk Support Specialist, Microsoft Office Family Applications
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Personal PC Repair Continuous
Install, upgrade, software and security packages on private computers.
Image virgin pc to individual preference.
Delete viruses, old files, cookies, emails, etc. and installed memory to enhance PC speed..
Legal Administrative Assistant, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland 03/2016 - Present
Assist Veterans with their disability claim needs via phone.
Claim status, documents, benefit letters, change of address and direct deposit.
Update Veterans file using CRM, VBMS, IRIS
Use Word and Excel.
IT Service Desk Assistant, Robert Half, Cleveland 01/2016 – 03/2016
Patching – security & OS2007 issues
Update computer names using DOS
Install Software via remote access – TeamViewer
Tier I Service Desk Analyst, Genesis10 Contractor 10/2015 – 12/31/2015
Service Desk Analyst to troubleshoot end users issue and resolve upon first contact.
Take and assess Windows 7 and Office 365 computer problems via phone, e-mail, v-mail, and chat.
Troubleshoot and fix various issues such as configuring Outlook accounts, peripherals, download software by utilizing, SCCM or Lync to remote into end users PC.
Input issue in database (Service Now) and assign to Tier II, if not resolved.
Assist users with RSA (Remote Access) by setting up IPhone, I Pad, Tablets with VPN (Global Protect software and making sure the user authenticates on the system
Audit computer inventory
Service Desk Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Hospital 11/24/08 – 7/2015
Knowledge of HIPPA and PCI regulations
Take and assess Windows 7 and Windows 10 computer problems on Help Desk to provide first call resolution
MS Office 13 and anti virus and security issues.
Network connectivity issues, utilized, PING, NETSTAT, DHCP, DNS, and NSLOOKUP.
Worked with software: EPIC/MyPractice, ASAP, Kronos, HRConnect, MyChart, Onbase, Healthlinc/SMS Invision, OAS-Gold HBO/Star Navigator
Input pc problem in ITSM and HEAT database and assign, if not resolved
Process work orders of hardware, software, email, and Active Directory request
Active Directory Accounts: Create, Modify, Delete, and Maintain as needed.
Troubleshoot and fix various issues such as configuring outlook accounts by utilizing Carbon
Copy, Go to Assist and Symantec pc anywhere to remote into their PC.
Reset printers to release jobs in the print queue and reroute printers
System Administrator Training - walked through departments for “on the spot” IT fixes.
Computer Technician/Help Desk, Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland 8/06 – 9/07
Customer Service Tier I PC Support Team member where first call resolution is expected
Image/configure PC’s, printers, handheld and wireless devices to Sherwin-Williams Co.
Active Directory Accounts: Create, Modify, Delete, and Maintain as needed.
Maintain several databases on a daily bases fulfilling administrative portion of the position.
Setup, configure and troubleshoot within the Lotus Notes application.
Lotus Notes used for email communication and database construction.
Project – Managed printer installation and setup for multiple departments.
Project - Created a library system for multi-language software application packages.
Commended for professional manner and good customer service.
Clerk Work Study, Department of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland, OH 5/03 – 5/05
Consulted with VA Contractors on billing processing
Entered billing information into electronic database and Veteran’s file for payment.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland, OH 8/96 – 11/97
Program Support Clerk (GS-5) 1yr
Performed light typing, rough draft letters, travel expense reports
Submitted overtime hours via database.
Computer Assistant (GS-6) 2yrs. 11/97 – 11/99
Directed incoming computer issues to co-Computer Assistants
Assessed computer system complaints, performed PC installations, configurations, and upgrades on 300+ computers.
Handled LAN and WAN networking problems checking into network closet and drops, and troubleshoot PC issues.
Computer Technician, Unisys Corporation, Columbus, OH 9/02 – 4/03
Scheduled appointments with clients for service
Repaired servers, desktop and laptop units for businesses and private clients
Maintained repair calls in electronic database on a daily basis
Franklinton Career & Technology Center, Columbus, OH 4/01 – 4/02
Taught Computer Concepts/Data Entry
Installed computer hardware and software and installed printers
Retro Box, Columbus, OH 11/00 -4/01
Computer Technician 5 mos.
Ran diagnostic tests on computers, formatted hard drives, and rebuilt computers for reuse
and for sale
Cleaned systems, and stocked them in warehouse on pallets with hydraulic lift.
Military – US Navy Honorable Discharge