Amber Nicole Pratt
Phoenix, AZ ***** 623-***-**** ***********.*****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Help Desk Technician with 2 years quickly and effectively resolving customers' technical issues. Dedicated to exceeding client expectations by verifying satisfactory resolutions for every submitted ticket. Skilled at maintaining positive communications even in stressful situations. Ready to leverage deep technical knowledge and amiable personal interactions to provide superlative technical responses.
SKILLS
Network Infrastructure Monitoring
Connectivity Software
Computer Hardware Knowledge
Reading Technical Manuals
Service Schedule Coordination
Remote System Analysis
Troubleshooting Network Issues
Support Ticket System Management
Tracking and Documentation
Development Documentation
Help Desk Support
Hardware and Software Repair
Defect Analysis and Resolution
Microsoft Windows and Office
Technical Support Triage
Software Evaluation
Organizational Skills
System Performance Assessment
Microsoft Active Directory
User Support and Troubleshooting
VPN Configurations
Resolving Problems and Incidents
Collaborative Team Player
Issue and Resolution Tracking
Account Administration
Hardware Components
Analytical and Methodical
Component Replacements
Computer Diagnostic Software
Closing Tickets
Hardware Evaluation
Remote Technical Support
Microsoft ASP.NET
Video Conferencing
Service Desk Team Management
Voice and Data Service Migration
Friendly and Patient
Employee Computer Support
Incoming Call Management
Software Release and Rollout
Creative Issue Resolution
Adobe Creative Cloud
Auditing Service Requests
Device Installation
Online Chat Support
LAN and WAN Assessment
Workforce Planning
Customer Communication and Empathy
WORK HISTORY
HELP DESK TECHNICIAN 04/2021 to 05/2022
Carvana Tempe, AZ
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
HELP DESK TECHNICIAN 02/2020 to 04/2021
State Farm Tempe, AZ
Take inbound calls in regard to State Farm's Drive Safe and Save discount program, assisting callers in general questions and technical issues on both customer and company sides
Maintain performance metrics of total calls taken, average handle time, after call work along others
Utilize dual screen systems along with several programs such as Salesforce Customer Relationship Manger, Hewlett Packard Service manager, etc.
Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
Provided on-call support for critical Type issues related to System and Software.
TECH COACH 06/2014 to 04/2015
Asurion, Verizon
Tech Coach
Provided customers with premiere support solutions for their wireless devices
Assisted with activating devices, troubleshooting network connections, setting up new devices with appropriate accounts for each operating system
Connecting computers, Bluetooth devices, routers, printers, cars, etc
To their wireless devices
Maintained the company's level up performance metrics, which include employee rep resolve, quality assurance, first call resolutions and call resolution times all while provided premiere customer service.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ TECH SUPPORT 07/2012 to 11/2013
Dish Network
Job duties included taking inbound calls with customers concerning billing, finding resolutions as well as problem solving and de-escalating customers, providing advanced technical support, building accounts, taking and managing orders all while providing excellent customer service.
EDUCATION
Estrella High school
Studied general education and various liberal arts: extra-curricular activities included softball and dance. Member of the National Honor Society and presented with the president's award for outstanding academic excellence.
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