Thomasine Stovall
Frederick Maryland, 21703
ad4rh6@r.postjobfree.com
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Over ten years of experience in resolving PC hardware and software problems for business users. Concisely alert to issues faced by clients and take the initiative to remove, resolve, or mitigate problems before widespread impact to the organization.
Effective communicator with interpersonal skills developed through years of customer related interaction. Capable of effectively communicating and resolving user issues either face-to-face or remotely.
Expert with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows 10 and Win7 in various environments to ensure user resolution.
Lead technical representative in numerous network expansion projects including PC’s and Notebooks in preparation for organizational expansion and software upgrades.
Expert in analyzing, troubleshooting, mitigating, and resolving network issues via physical interaction with users or via remote communication in remotely in large, diverse, and complex network environments.
Proficient in resolving hardware and software issues with Microsoft and Apple computing and products.
Man Power - The College Board Helpdesk Analyst 07/06/2021 - Current
Provide remote support for approximately 1700 users via Bomgar
Log all incidents, update and close and via Service Now ticketing system
Provision and rebuild MacOS for Jamf
Reset and update user’s accounts via ADM
Backup and restore data via Druva
Run scripts via PowerShell
Rebuild Windows devices via Auto Pilot
Proficient with Multi Factor Authentication
Migrate AirWatch to Intune
Proficient with Microsoft Teams
SAIC… Office of Inspector General …Helpdesk Specialist
05/2020 – 1/2021 Reston, VA
Provides remote support to VIP’s for network and desktop hardware and software problems.
Provides Deskside and phone support
Address and resolve basic incidents and requests.
Logs all incidents and requests via Service Now
Engages other service desk resources or appropriate service resources to resolve incidents that are beyond the scope of their ability or responsibility.
Communicate with network and software engineers to restore outages
Image and configure Dell and HP laptops for VIP’s specifications
Vision Technologies… Tier 11 Helpdesk Lead/ Desktop Engineer
07/2019 –12/2019 Hunt Valley, MD
Responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 via remote
Responsible for working closely with the (SAM) to ensure resolution of incidents created and managed within the SLA in accordance with the client service levels.
Responsible for overseeing issues resolved with best the ITIL practices.
Responsible for desktop, network, and application support for local and remote users.
Build and deploy 10zig VDI’s with dual monitor setups for end users.
Responsible for desktop, laptop imaging and configuration of Bit locker
Deploy software via LANDesk and use helpdesk tools like Service Now and Slack to track and monitor request for support.
Use remote tools such as TeamViewer, Remote Desktop, and LANDesk for remote access support.
Manage user accounts via Active Directory
Install and configure Office 365
Add desktops and laptops to CyberArk in preparation of adding systems to the domain
NIH /ICF International… Network Operations Specialist
09/16 – 4/2019 Fair Fax, VA
Responsible for day to day operations of the data center including facilities and infrastructure.
Performed diagnostics analysis of cooling units (CRAC/CRAH ) including troubleshooting via phone with the factory representatives to assure the units were operating correctly.
Interfaced with in row cooling units either remotely or locally with display interface to make sure the units were functioning properly.
Use monitoring tools such as Nagios, Big Brother, OpenNMS, Keynote, ISX Central to monitor network and IT infrastructure
Use Optical Time- Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to locate faults and analyzed test results for daily work reports.
Reset, Unlock, and added computers to the domain via Active Directory
Administered and configured office 365 to end users’ specifications
Installed and configured Cisco Any Connect, Pulse and Citrix for VPN connection.
Configured and monitored AWS cloud services
Diagnose and resolve client issues using ITIL best practices
Clinical Research Management…Desktop Support Engineer
05/2012 to 06/2016 Hinckley,Ohio
Provide technical support for laptops desktops, and macs to an institution with over 1,300 users in a medical and laboratory setting.
Responded directly to and assisted the CIO with resolving computer, software, or user related issues impacting the institution.
Selected by the CIO for special assignments supporting the institution and recognized by executive leadership with awards and bonuses for my positive contribution to my customers and peers.
Trained users as well as technical staff with resolving computer related issues.
Responsible for imaging Windows 7 pc's and desktops for institution sustainment and network expansion.
Assisted users with resolving computer or software related issues in both CONUS & OCONUS environments.
Deploy, setup, configure Outlook 2007 and transfer user’s data to new pc for archival purposes.
Utilized special software to remote into users’ PCs and laptops to improve trouble resolution time for customers.
Install and configure Cisco VPN, to assist users with remote network access.
Create and update tickets in Remedy ticketing system to resolve user related issues.
Utilized Active Directory to resolve or prevent user downtime.
Install printers via IP address to ensure secure performance.
Update drivers for pc and laptops to ensure usability and functionality.
Experience installing and configuring Windows based applications using a software distribution tool SCCM
Experience with Microsoft Desktop OS (Windows 7-10), Microsoft Office 2016 and O365, and PC Hardware troubleshooting
First Energy…. Desktop Support Lead (Contact)
01/2012 to02/2012 Frederick, MD
Responsible for imaging of HP Elite Notebooks and Hp Compact pc’s
Configure Windows 7 and supporting software packages
Setup and configure blackberries on Black Berry server
Responsible for wiping hard drives
Provide remote assistance to end users via PCAnywhere
Setup Cisco VPN Client
Reset passwords through Active Directory
Data Networks Montgomery County Public Schools (Contract)
July 2011-August 2011 Cockeysville, MD
Project Lead for Montgomery Schools Rollout
Responsible for imaging 80 to 180 PC's a day using Altiris imaging software
Ensured that all Windows 7 PC's were added to domain and integrated
Configured Office 2010
Supervised 11 Implementation Team Members (ITM's) including performance reviews, training and vacation approval, and corrective action when needed.
Provide communications between Customer and Project Manager
Provide leadership and support to team members
Ensuring inventory is collected and delivered to Project Manager the same day the site was completed
Verified all ITM Entries/Timesheets for accuracy daily
Completed and turned in a status report daily for progress made each school
CXI IB/International Baccalaureate
February 2011 to May 2011
Desktop Support Lead (Contract)
Provide direct technical support for all IT related issues both hardware and software
Create and modify user accounts in Active Directory
Configure Polycom Video and Conference equipment for meetings
Setup and configure Avaya desk and conference phones
Configured Office 2007 email accounts with multiple mailboxes
Imaged and created images R700's Toshiba laptops and Dells
Configured Windows profiles, backup and transfer data on new pc's and laptops
Setup and configure VPN
Tek Systems Hanover, MD WR Grace (Contract)
November 2010 to December 2010
Desktop Support Engineer
Upgraded end users from Office 2003 to Office 2007
Provide support using remote tools Ultra VNC and Dame ware
Responsible for imaging, configuring and deployment of all new Dell desktops and laptops with XP and Windows7
Digicon/ Herndon, VA NIH/NIBIB…. Project in Bethesda MD
Desktop Support Engineer
May 2008 to July 2010
Responsible for providing advanced technical support for approximately 120 end users in an office setting
Managed and assigned help tickets to 7 technicians
Manage Remedy ticketing system
Image, deploy new PC and Printer setups with dual monitor configurations
Install and configure standard and customized software to users’ specifications
Configured TCP/IP to use DNS in windows XP
Migrated users in the Herndon and Rockville offices from Office 2003 to 2007
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco VPN connection
Perform Laptop Encryption using Pointsec software
Provide stand by on site technical support for the National Advisory Council for NIBIB
Create new accounts, and reset passwords in Active Directory
Mori Associates Rockville MD /NIDDK/ NIH …. Project in Bethesda MD
Desktop Support Engineer
October 2007 to May 2008
Provide desktop and laptop technical analysis on a daily basis in a laboratory environment
Install, connect, and configure hardware and software for the institution.
Create, update and close tickets via ticketing system Remedy
Imaged desktops and laptops using Symantec Ghost 11
Restore and transfer data for users in support of organizational goals.
Configure DHCP to obtain IP Addresses automatically
EDUCATION
•ITIL Foundation 2016
•ITIL EXPERT - Pending
Computer Institute, Rockville, MD 2010
Network+ and CCNA
Global Knowledge 2007
Microsoft Windows 2003 Desktop Support
MCDST(Certificate)
Computer Institute, Rockville, MD 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional (Certificate)
A+ Hardware Technician and Computer Repair (Certificate)
DOS/Windows 95/98