JAMES NEWMAN
** **** **** ****, *************, PA 19473 (H) 610-***-**** aczkd6@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Computer Technician with six years high-quality technical service experience in a large
corporate environment for internal and external clients ranging from executives to end-users. Looking to
provide exceptional customer service troubleshooting and repairing a full range of devices.
Skills
Certified A+ IT Technician Productive self-starter with strong work ethic;
Certified Network+ consistently achieves goals
MCP-Windows XP Six years PC hardware/software troubleshooting
Security+ Adept at network cabling infrastructure and
Troubleshoot machines running Windows XP telecommunications
through Windows 10 operating systems Creative problem solver who rapidly adapts to
changing demands
Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and
complete multiple tasks
Work History
Desktop Support Technician 02/2016 to 02/2017
Horizon Services Inc – Newark, DE
Provided both hands on and remote assistance to managers and sales people that used iPads and
iPhones
Most issues were connectivity and password related
Assisted plumbing and HVAC technicians with resolving issues with customized applications on Samsung
Notes this was done both remote and hands on.
These issues many times were connectivity or cache related
Supported Desktop and laptop computers running Windows XP through Windows 10
Supported Local and networked printers
At the completion of troubleshooting I would contact vendors to order any replacement parts for the
computers and printers
Desktop Support Analyst II 11/2011 to 02/2016
Executive Health Resources – Newtown Square, PA
Lead a team to reorganize Active Directory security and distribution groups
We created new naming conventions and removed many unused groups at
At the completion of the project we continued to monitor for potential issues or misuse of the groups
Created and removed users from Active Directory
Client/user secure email troubleshooting
SCCM end user supports working with end users to determine why they
not receiving software updates from SCCM
Advanced VPN troubleshooting
SFTP account administration in the Globalscape application
Microsoft exchange mailbox administration
Senior Solutions Technical Advisor 06/2010 to 11/2011
Staples Inc. – East Norriton, PA
Approximately $3500 of billable technical services per week as well as providing warranty services
Perform repairs and upgrades on end-user laptops and desktop PCs
Set up new computers for customers
Conduct off-site projects/services
Handle parts ordering and coordination with third-party contractors
Education
Associate of Science: Computer Networking Systems 2007
ITT Technical Institute - King of Prussia, PA
Military Service
Member Pennsylvania Army National Guard March 1990 – February 2011
Communications Specialist (Rank of STAFF Sergeant)
Over $1.5 million in electronics equipment
Advised Battalion Signal Officer on utilization of communications equipment
Handled computer and electronics troubleshooting
Assisted Senior LAN Manager with building and maintaining Battalion network containing servers running
Microsoft Server 2003 in a child domain, and Cisco routers and switches
Trained subordinate units in use of computer and electronic equipment
Attended numerous training classes to expand knowledge of my job
Active Duty – Iraq – two tours June 2004 – November 2005
September 2008 – September 2009
Making final decision on where a computer or other electronic device needs to be turned in for repair
Facilitating the requisition of equipment that is needed by the unit to maintain the ability to be combat
effective
Working with civilian Field Service Representatives to repair and maintain computers and other electronic
equipment while in the Iraq Theater of operations
Coordinating with subordinate units to move equipment out to the forward units so they can maintain
combat effectiveness
Working with civilian manufacturers to facilitate movement of equipment from the factory in the United
States to our unit in Iraq
Dispatching the soldier with the right skill set to make the proper changes and improvements to the
computers and the network