Shannon Louise Gudger-Garland
865-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFILE
Graduate from an NSA designated Center of Academic Excellence with a bachelor’s degree Network Security and Forensics with combined experience in technical support and troubleshooting as well as call center/customer service to include exceptional capabilities with Microsoft and Virtualization
EDUCATION
Fountainhead College of Technology, Knoxville TN
Bachelor of Applied Science in Network Security and Forensics Graduated 08/2017
ITT Technical Institute, Knoxville TN - Studied Cyberspace & Internet Security in 09/2015
Walters State Community College, Morristown TN
Associate of Science Computer and Information Science Graduated 05/2002
Associate of Applied Science Computer Science Graduated 12/2002
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Operating System Support, Network Connectivity, PC Troubleshooting, Hard Drive Imaging and Recovery
Platforms: Linux Operating Systems, Ubuntu, LinuxMint, OpenSUSE 11 and 11 Server
Windows OS: 7, Vista, XP, Microsoft Server 2008 and Exchange Server 2008
Network: FTP/VPN, Network Printers, Wireless & Wired Routers, Stand Alone WAP Systems
Software: Citrix, Vmware, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Website design & IIS)
Hardware: Cisco Routers, Installing memory, Screens on laptops, and peripherals
Ticketing & Scripting; administer Microsoft Active Directory and configure Microsoft network Infrastructure
Identify & implement security controls to protect information assets from natural, environmental, and human threats
Risk Assessment methodology to include perimeter access control and monitoring techniques
EMPLOYMENT
General Dynamics Information Technology, Barbonville, KY April 2019-February2024
Department of Veterans Affairs
System Support Specialist-- VA ESDMS Agent Enterprise Command Operations (ECO) IT Operations and Services (ITOPS), Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Resolves technical problems and answers queries by telephone or self-service ticket in support of internal and/or outside customer computer hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications systems. Diagnoses, identifies, isolates, and analyzes problems utilizing historical database records. May route calls to product line specialists, application, or system support specialists. Maintains and updates records and tracking databases. Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems.
Continued
Shannon Louise Gudger-Garland
865-***-**** ************@*****.***
Barrister Global Services Network Hammond, LA Oct 2018-April 2019
Independent Contractor (Traveling Technician) 15-20 min (jam removals) for a Kiosk vending machine that is growing e-stores for Best-Buy, CVS, Pokémon, and Proactive. Replenish these kiosks in retail centers, airports, military bases and primarily malls dedicate to (Morristown TN), also maintain machine general maintenance, replenishment of stores, repair of computers and printers.
Mobile Phone Concierge, MarketSource, Morristown, TN Aug 2018-April 2019
Provide Support for TracFone mobile devices configuration to establishing network connectivity.
Facilitates mobile devices to discover network-based services available in a local network or services that are enabled through service providers.
Provide support for client to assist with proper mobile solution based on the client’s mobile needs.
Cashier/Prep; Bojangles, Morristown TN July 2017 – Feb 2018
Cashier/Prep; Hardees, Morristown TN Oct 2016 – July 2017
Completing Bachelor’s Degree
Assistant Residential Program Coordinator/Team Leader Oct 2012 – Jan 2015
Sunrise Community of TN, Greeneville TN
Manage approximately 40 Direct Care Staff and Schedules
Provide Support to both individuals and staff to achieve consistent quality care for residents
Monitor homes for state compliance; Managed call outs and work schedules to minimize overtime
Customer Service Management June 2009 – Aug 2011
HI-TECH Energy Solutions, Silsbee TX
Manage home based customer call center
Create call center procedures with Upper Management and developed software filing systems
Experience in Customer Service, Technical Support, Trouble Shooting, Retail and Order line duties
Implement changes in processes to handle new products/programs; Handled in/outbound calls, email distributors and customers
Customer Service/Technical Support Feb 2005 – Jun 2009
EcoQuest International/activTek, Greeneville TN
Coordinate commercial business projects and processes; Provided technical support to the field
Coordination of national account activity between business owners and corporate office
Monitor and track performance of the commercial division; assisted with development of commercial procedures
Work with team to develop tools for monitoring and evaluating commercial activity
Direct Residential Care Aug 1995 – May 2000
Greene Development Center, Greeneville TN
Administer direct care for facility clients