Lorenzo Bennett III **** Pennsylvania St SE, Lacey, WA 98513
360-***-**** Home ******@*****.***
PROFILE
Proven professional, skillful at prioritizing and completing multiple assignments within strict budgetary time restrictions and customer specifications. Earned corporate recognition and numerous US Army awards. Liaison between management and multiple departments to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, profitability and service quality objectives. Persuasive communicator, motivational mentor, and designated troubleshooter who cross trains employees in diverse skill set.
QUALIFICATIONS
Summary
Federal Service with U.S. Government, including U.S. Army
9 years U.S. Government Overseas Contracting
Information technology
Program Administration
Supervision and Training
Communication
Aerostat Operator
Bravura Inc., Iraq
perform all functions to operate the PTDS / PGSS, an aerostat mounted Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators).
User-level maintenance functions include performing user-level maintenance such as Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads.
Knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components.
Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components.
Routine system maintenance and analysis functions including: hardware configurations; adding, removing and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards.
Printer Technician
PAE, Baghdad, Iraq
Provide the capability to service and repair copiers, printers, and scanners to include network devices for DOD, US Army.
Communicate constant update and working status of all printer weekly
Attend meetings, provide reports of printer inventory for IA and Sys. Admin
Maintain a safe working environment
The ability to the technical functions of the machines to include installation, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic or electromagnetic systems.
Diagnose and correct equipment system malfunctions responding to standard corrective measures.
Ensure all inspections, maintenance and repairs are accomplished.
Maintain logs available for review by the COR and ACOR at all times.
Ensure all inspections, maintenance and repairs are accomplished at scheduled time.
Maintain inventory of all copiers, printer and scanners and associated parts, kits and consumables.
Coordinate and create end user local and Net7 accounts.
Attention network outage by troubleshooting and resolving the problem.
Resetting user accounts and changing passwords.
IT Support Specialist
MBI Energy, Belfield, North Dakota
Safety
Customer Service
Maintain safe work environment
Perform technical troubleshooting, imaging and repair of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, all hardware and peripherals.
The ability to solicit and convey complex information and make recommendation
Knowledge of Windows 7 and XP
Install, repair hardware and peripherals
Provide assistance to Network Team, System Administrator,
Coordinate with vendor regarding purchase orders, tracking orders, warranty, RMA.
Manage Inventory and salvage
Maintain various required reports
Data Management
Follow company protocol and procedures
Prioritize work managing ticketing system/work orders in "Remedy"
Imaging Computers
Printer installation and repair
Desktop Administrator
Wipro Technology, Saint Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor, WA
Maintain safe work environment
Perform technical troubleshooting, imaging and repair of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, all hardware and peripherals.
The ability to solicit and convey complex information and make recommendation
Knowledge of Windows 7 and XP
Install, repair hardware and peripherals
Provide assistance to Network Team, System Administrator,
Coordinate with vendor regarding purchase orders, tracking orders, warranty, RMA.
Manage Inventory and salvage
Maintain various required reports
Data Management
Follow company protocol and procedures
Prioritize work managing ticketing system/work orders in "Remedy"
Imaging Computers
Printer installation and repair
Cisco VOIP Phone installation and support
Document Control Management Lead - AtWork
Washington State National Guard Armory, Tacoma, WA
Supervise 10 employees
Archiving confidential military records
Computer operation
Scanning bulk records, data migration, and classification
Warehouse Management
Daily Reports, Manage, maintain and control historical documentation
Supervision, coordination and participation of project document control
Supervision, training, direction of personnel, work quality
Maintain Safety Standards
Information Technology - IT Tech II/IT Business Coordinator
KBR/Halliburton
Provided technical support for over 2000 database users.
Managed all IT equipment for Sensitive Items Warehouse, Consumables Warehouse, Desktop Office, Printer Repair Shop, Achieving Office, Excess Satellite Dish and Parts Container Department in Baghdad, Iraq, including materials, tools, consumables, and sensitive items valued at $27M.
Provided Cap Rock network support including hubs, switches, routers, modems, SAT phones UPS, step downs, printers, and end user support.
Knowledge of VSATS, FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access, TDMA Time Division, STD MASEL Time Division, DVB-RCS Digital video Broadcast Return Channel System.
Provided desktop office support including office and MWR phones, desktop and laptop computers, local and network printers, scanners, copiers. Installation, computer imaging and repair.
Nortel telephone, switches, routers and other components
Cisco VOIP phone and components
I have programmed and maintained HT1250 handheld radios.
Installed and operated multiple operating systems including MS DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, 2007, NT Workstation/Server, XP, Microsoft Office, and other packages on IBM, Macintosh, personal computers, and network stations.
Install various IT equipments, printers, KIOSK machines, printers, software, firmware, VTEL equipment, peripherals, etc.
Trouble shoot all end user technical problem assist and resolve.
Managed installation of fiber optic and Cat-6 cables for phone lines to PBX and VOIP systems. Performed trouble shooting for hardware and cabling issues including cat-6 Ethernet cables, fiber optics, wireless, and satellite equipment.
Utilized multiple databases including QuickBasic, APEX, STEAM, MAXIMO, Remedy, Heat, Get It, Vista and SAP.
Supervise two Reprographic Rooms reproducing up to 150 - 200 thousand copies weekly.
Supervise and repair Printer Repair Shop for the whole LOGCAP III, Iraq supporting over 700 printers to include parts, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair and consumables.
Familiar and Certified with all model Ricoh printers, familiar with and repair HP printer also.
Work 84 to 100 hours weekly.
Program Administration
Manage two warehouses of IT sensitive item, material and consumable, Government property shipping and receiving, RMA, warranties.
Planned, organized, managed, executed, and continually improved asset management processes within defined areas including offices, regions, and businesses.
Implemented and monitored assets management control, safeguarded assets.
Analyzed marketplace opportunities to improve contractual agreements and reduce costs. Negotiated all aspects of agreements and supervised contractual procurement processes and procedures.
Implemented all Log Cap III and military mandated standards.
Supervised tracking of 5,850 lines of government property valued in excess of $26M. Performed inventory monitoring tasks including ordering and tracking; verifying proper procedures and justifications; handling, moving, storing, disposing, and asset control. Conducted inventories in accordance with government and client regulations FAR. 45.5 regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation and AR 735-5 (Property Accountability
Coordinated network infrastructure and communication projects.
Processed routine and periodic reports.
Prioritized and completed multiple assignments within strict budgetary and time restrictions and customer specifications.
Kuwait LCIII Stay Back Team help manage over 400 million dollars worth of IT sensitive items sanitizing data, re-imaging computers, re-directing equipment, turn-in and disposal DRMO.
Supervision and Training
Delegated tasks and coordinated workflow for 21 to 43 employees in compliance with department and contract requirements concerning government property, equipment management, and warehouse parameters.
Supervised and supported new IT office build out. Supervised Third Country Nationals (TCN) labor. Ensured tools and necessities were provided.
Supervised foreign Sub-Contract Workers (SCW).
Performed on-the-job training of new employees. Provided training and leadership to new Client Owned Equipment Specialists to ensure processes were performed within FAR guidelines.
Performed cross-training of employees to ensure diverse skill sets.
Maintain a safe work environment and safe work practice daily.
Accustom to various living condition and environments and living aboard
Communication
Coordinated with IT management and business representatives.
Provided accurate and timely financial and related asset reporting.
Resolved problems within team and technical systems or recommended solutions to management.
Collaborate with client and government property administrators to resolve administration issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aerostat Operator
Bravura Inc. 02/2017 - Present
Printer Technician
PAE, Baghdad, Iraq 06/2015 – 02/2017
IT Support Specialist
MBI Energy, Belfield, North Dakota 10/2015 – 06/2015
Desktop Administrator
Wipro Technology, St Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor, WA 10/2014 – 10/2015
Document Management Supervisor
Washington State National Guard Armory, Tacoma, WA 12/2012 - 06/2013
Tech II Lead/IPS Asset Analyst Lead/IT Business Coor 03/2005 - 06/2012
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) Baghdad, Iraq
Client Owned Equipment Specialist (Lead) 06/2004 - 03/ 2005
Halliburton Baghdad, Iraq
Sale Store Checker Lead, Supervisor 11/2003 - 06/ 2004
Defense Commissary (DECA) Fort Stewart, GA
Computer Specialist, IT Tech 07/1993 - 09/ 2003
Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator
VA Hospital Seattle, WA
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Top Secret Clearance
DoD Department of Defense
Network Technician Diploma
Silicon Valley College San Jose, CA
A+ Certification Prep
Clover Park College Lakewood, WA
Computer Operator
General Electric King of Persia, PA
Micro Computer Operation Certificate
National Business Academy Los Angeles, CA
Ricoh Printer Tech Certificate
Ricoh Training Center Dubai UAE
Business Administration Studies
Faulkner University Mobile, AL
Certified Logistics Coordinator
Tacoma Community College - Tacoma Washington
Certified General Warehouse Clerk
Tacoma Community College - Tacoma, Washington
Certified Customer Service
Tacoma Community College
OSHA Certified Forklift, Class III and IV
Clover Park Technical College
TWIC Card
References
Name Title Company Phone Number
Darick Knight IT Regional Mgr KBR 352-***-****
Karmaine Hall IT Country Manager KBR 832-***-****
McCarol Johnson Supervisor Social Security 360-***-****