VIVIAN JAMISON
• West Orange, NJ ***** • 973-***-**** • *************@***.***
Professional Summary
Innovative, resourceful IT Systems Specialist with leading and supporting enterprise-wide LAN/WAN hardware, operating systems, and applications for financial, pharmaceutical, and major utilities. Solid expertise directing large-scale system migrations, upgrades and platform standardization initiatives that improved system availability, stability, and maintainand end-users to meet long-term business objectives. Outstanding ability to gather and translate comability, while reducing operating costs. Using SharePoint to share files and run reports t at planning projects with IT management plex user requirements into practical, cost-effective software solutions. Uncompromising approach to customer support. Strong team leader and coach, highly skilled at building loyal, high-performance teams committed to quality and responsiveness.
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows 2016/2019 Server, Windows10, XP&7,8,
MS Office 2010/2007, MS Project,
Lotus Notes, IE, Firefox, Outlook, McAfee, Sametime, MS Exchange, SMS, SCCM, Ghost, Office Communicator, A/V installs.
Adobe Acrobat, Remote Desktop, Firewall Security, POS, Wireless Networking, FTP, TCP/IP, Telnet, VPN,
Active Directory, SharePoint, Remote Access, SIP,
DHCP, DNS, VoIP, Video Conferencing,
Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, BYOD MDM Meraki and BlackBerry
Marimba, SAP, Magic, Rumba,
HP Device Manager Thin clients, Intel Nuc's,
Zoom, Teams, Jira, Confluence, Polycom, Lansweeper,
Warranty Requirements AssetManagement
Network Hardware and Software Maintenance
Jira, Service Now, Remedy, Manage Engine
Work History
Team Lead
Collabra/IBM, Somerset, NJ 06/2023 - 09/2023
Led a team of 10 technicians in a project to update 1000 laptops to Windows 10.
Provided guidance to technicians on laptop encryption procedures, ensuring data security.
Regularly communicated project updates to management, highlighting progress and milestones.
Managed and updated Excel spreadsheets with project data for effective tracking and reporting.
Project was 99% completed on time.
Sr. Desktop Support, 04/2019 to 04/2023
Digital Room LLC
Provided Tier 2 level support for end users, with a strong emphasis on C Suite Level, addressing and resolving help desk and IT-related issues promptly.
Creating tablets by using MDM Meraki to add software and security to each tablet
Supporting production computers on presses and cutters, shipping, pre-press and bindery machinery
Supporting Windows 7 and Windows 10 and 11 OS
Working on Jira and confluence to manage projects and help other coworkers across the country
I also maintain the camera servers using Windows Server 16 and 19 for the US sites, making sure the cameras are recording and saving to the correct backup systems.
Assist users with A/V issues in conference rooms using Zoom and Teams, also install software on local machines for home use.
Working on a ManageEngine ticketing system for tickets we are moving over to a Jira ticketing system.
Using Lansweeper to map out each facility so that each tech knows what is plugged into the switches of each facility.
Conducted user administration duties, ensuring smooth onboarding/offboarding processes.
Install, diagnose, repair maintain and upgrade all hardware and wireless equipment to ensure optimal network performance.
Processed new hires, created new email accounts domain accounts, and configured rights and folder permissions while following protocol and procedures.
Collaborate with systems and network team to support the installation of new servers and network hardware.
Leveraged remote desktop support systems, including TeamViewer, for efficient issue resolution and user assistance.
Maintain user accounts, file, and print server permissions as well as AD accounts.
Assisted in development of system security protocols.
Technical Support Supervisor, 10/2017 to 08/2018
Altice USA
Reported customer service performance metrics and other KPIs to senior management and suggested improvement strategies
Mentored team members to apply quality customer service techniques.
Installed and supported collaboration tools ( teams and zoom )on desktops.
Elevated performance with skilled supervision, training, work direction, and guidance for personnel.
Sr. Desktop Support, 05/2016 to 01/2017
Apex/DTCC
Successfully led a project to deploy over fifty vpn laptops with developer software and supporting developers.
The laptop project was to convert developers from using personal computers to using company equipment it was 100% successful and on time.
Was an O365 Administrator where I created users and added them to the portal.
Assisted users with A/V equipment in conference rooms.
Used Service Now ticketing system for managing tickets and asset management
I imaged all laptops with a company image and added needed software to each machine
With this they would need to have software installed so that they would be able to vpn into their company vpn and access DTCC email at the same time
All users needed admin access to their laptops to be able to write code and access company data for their job
Made sure users had firewall access to programs needed and able to access vpn in both companies
Installed all software and operating systems on all laptops
Converted over three hundred users from blackberry to BYOD using Good Technology on Blackberry MDM to control all of the devices.
Giving new hires new blackberries or replacing broken device
Ability to diagnose and repair wireless network issues.
Giving users access to BYOD on their personal devices and giving vendors access to wifi in the buildings
Teaching users how to install either android or iOS devices for BYOD.
Assisted in development of system security protocols.
Sr. Desktop Support, 01/2016 to 03/2016
Randstand/Quest Diagnostics
Imaged laptops and desktops to company specs for over two hundred devices at three main sites
Added users to new groups in active directory once their computer was imaged to new operating system
Leading a team of two to upgrade laptops and desktops for users
Made sure users were able to use wireless networks on their laptops
Installed new operating systems on new laptops or did upgrades for users to a new operating system
Made sure all information was copied and that all programs were installed on new machines
Made sure machines with legal holds were updated correctly
Made sure all information was put into service now ticketing system that machine was updated
Taught techs how to refresh machines from how to install software and copy over data
Supervisor of IMAC, 06/2015 to 12/2015
HCL/Deutsche Bank
Managing a team of seventeen technicians of various projects and day to day activities for the IMAC team
Held team meetings to manage expectations, make team changes, let team know the direction of the company and what the expectations were, where we stood in metrics daily and weekly
Lead team from not meeting sla to 98% met of sla in a three-week period.
Trained my team on how to install A/V software and how to troubleshoot it.
Making sure everyone knew the build process, troubleshooting, how to deploy machines and install applications for users.
In the process of teaching all techs how to configure and troubleshoot blackberry and android and iPhone with company email and address books
In charge of hiring and firing also inputting and approving payroll in SAP
Ran matrix reports on all technicians able to see daily, weekly, and monthly stats
Presenting reports to upper management on a weekly basis.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
NRB Technician, 11/2014 to 03/2015
Matrix/Verizon Wireless
Able to troubleshoot and resolve service impairments related to, roaming (domestic and international), transport services (LEC, Long distance), network hardware & software faults (both switch and cell), translations, and voice and data network elements
Isolation and resolution of wireless voice and data faults includes correlating customer complaints with network element performance to resolve service impacting conditions; driving troubles to resolution by engaging internal and external resources providing accurate and timely documentation of actions taken to inform other Network technicians of problems found and solutions for those problems.
Desktop Support, 07/2014 to 09/2014
Tek Systems/Valley Hospital
Upgrading all computers in hospital to Windows 7 with new image put on all machines that needed to be upgraded
Building new computers to replace old computers in all units of hospital
Making sure all data is backed up and restored to new computer
Made sure all applications needed were reinstalled and working
Environment, Win7, MSOffice2010, McAfee, Rumba, Ghost
Store System Support, 01/2014 to 04/2014
The Children's Place
Upgrading all US stores to POS 2.2 with new server and update software on the registers.
Installed wireless networking on servers so that I could communicate with the server once installed.
Imaging new servers for each store and training managers how to use the new software.
Able to log into server remotely and configure registers and all back-office hardware remotely.
Desktop Support Tech, 10/2013 to 11/2013
Alphanumeric/Glaxo Smith Klein
Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 with the company image
Once imaged added new machine and use to active directory
Perform systems configuration and administration
Replace any applicable hardware
Perform system/hardware troubleshooting
Prepare legacy systems for salvage
Prepare new systems for set up and delivery to client sites
Environment: Win7, Outlook2007, MS Office 2007, Remedy, Active Directory
Support Analyst, 09/2012 to 10/2013
Chanel
Supporting all Chanel employees with support of all computer problems
This includes the field agents and the boutiques with support of POS
Field agents were upgraded with new image on laptops and win7/office10 done in 3 phases and supported with setup of all peripherals
Providing users with complete computer services from password resets to installing software
Supporting MAC desktops with login problems and software problems
Reports in SAP and entering data by using SharePoint to do this
IPAD rollout to boutiques
Assisted users with A/V in conference rooms
Rollout of iPhone with company email and apps
Environment: Windows 7/XP, Lotus Notes 8.5.3, PcAnywhere, SharePoint, Apple OSX, Magic, Active Directory, MSOffice 2010
Next Level Business/Baxter, New Providence, NJ 5/12-7/12
Desktop Support Level III
Provided support to clients for all computer problems and password resets.
Focus on primarily server-side security Digital Forensic Technology and Techniques.Developed and validated procedures for conducting digital forensic examinations.
Specializing in Digital Forensics is required to conduct an investigation on devices such as hard drives and flash drives.
Refresh new laptops with Win7/XP image and old laptops make ready for lease return to Dell. Backing up and restoring data. Providing software through AD push and local installs. Making sure all company hardware is accounted for on Marimba.
Environment: Windows XP/7, Windows Server 2003, MS Outlook/Exchange 2007, Office 2007/2010, Service Request Management System (SRMS), WIM, eDiscovery, Active Directory
Senior Desktop LAN Support/Jr. Project Manager, 04/1997 to 04/2004
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
Provided comprehensive server/desktop hardware, operating system and software support for a Windows 2000/NT based LAN/WAN environment
Site had 2000 users in main building; supported 500 of these in-house users as well as 100 top executives
Led the implementation and maintenance of system security/anti-virus software as well as hardware/software upgrades, server backups and user training
Evaluated system performance and sold management on the need to upgrade and standardize the server infrastructure system-wide
Led the subsequent enterprise migration from Windows NT to 2000 for over eight hundred users
Set up directories and controlled user privileges in a SCCM environment
Assigned user ID's and access rights
Set up conference rooms for A/V use with polycoms.
Configured and installed IBM/Toshiba laptops with standard operating systems and applications, PCMCIA modems and network cards
Provided technical support to over 100 remote users nationwide
Standardized the desktop operating system environment on Windows XP while deploying PCMCIA modems and network cards, dramatically improving system availability, stability and maintenance
Identified and successfully executed numerous IT cost-cutting measures
Prepared backup and archiving procedures, ensuring conformance with established security procedures
Started the pcfulfillment process that ordered and processed computer equipment and software for over 2000 users
Environment: Windows 2000/NT Servers/Workstations, Lotus Notes, Sharepoint, Internet Explorer, Remedy, SMS 2.0, MS Office Professional, Remote Explorer, VPN, Ghost
Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
Education
Master of Science: Information Technology, MIS, 05/2004
Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering, 01/1996
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Newark, NJ
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional, Win NT 3.51 Server and Workstation, Win NT 4.0 Server, Project Management in Organizations, Implementing a Windows 2000 Infrastructure, VoIP installation training and VoIP Certification