Brendan Dore
Home: **** *** ****, **********, ** 08735
973-***-**** admoh3@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
CompTIA A+ certified
Hands-on, eager learner with excellent writing skills looking for a desktop support technician job. I’ve been tinkering with technology my whole life and recently passed my CompTIA A+ certification exams, so I’m ready for an entry level support job to get my foot in the door in the IT field.
EXPERIENCE
12/20-present Dante’s iPhone Repair
Technician
oCustomer service
oPhone/laptop/tablet/desktop repair
Battery replacement, screen replacement, charge port replacement, disassemblies, software troubleshooting
oRemote support
Worked with customers over phone and remote desktop to troubleshoot issues
2/20-8/20 Xoriant Co.
Tech Support Analyst
Learning and support role
oCompleting technology training
oStudying virtual OSes (Linux server variants), becoming familiar with terminal commands, and using less GUI-reliant practices to help understand back-end operations
5/19-8/19 Software Guidance & Assistance
Intern
Quickly assumed important duties for a dynamic staffing services firm, including:
oIndependently sourcing candidates for IT jobs
oWorking 1 on 1 with senior company leader to market services to potential candidates via social media
oWrites blog for company’s LinkedIn
oCreated company-wide style guide
oHelping to drive company-wide initiative to go paperless
1/19-5/19 Catholic University of America Dean of Students Office
Office Assistant
• Provided vital support in fast-paced student services and administration office
• Assisted in delicate student conduct cases
• Assisted in grant applications important for continuing mission of university
7/13-6/18 TD Installations Inc., Butler, NJ
Construction Assistant
• Trusted and reliable worker for independent contractor
• Performed construction and demolition tasks, including drywall installation and kitchen/bathroom renovations
7/14-8/16 Camp Discovery, Madison, NJ
Camp Counselor
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of 15-20 children (grades 1-9) through camp “classes,” located on college campus in different buildings
• Chaperone children on trips to various locations around the tristate area
9/16-8/17 Shoprite, Chatham, NJ Cashier
• Solving customers’ problems with different products, i.e. locating different products in store or sorting out price
• Helping customers purchase products and resolve any problem they had
• Stocking shelves
Occasionally managing cashiers (when manager on shift is occupied with something else)
Ensured customer satisfaction by catering to needs for point of sale interaction.
Education
9/17-5/19 Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
English Major-3.02 GPA
9/14-5/16 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA
Engineering Major
9/10-5/14 Oratory Prep High School, Summit, NJ
Honors graduate with 3 AP classes
Skills
Technologically adept, including computer repair and troubleshooting Windows OS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled writer and well-versed in social media
Adept at working in teams
Creative, able to think on feet independently
Innovative and independent problem-solver
Fair, vocal leader
Hobbies
Golf/basketball
Music Production
Technology