Lu C. Alford
214-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced and analytical IT professional with a background in system administration, hardware and software troubleshooting and network management for the private sector who applies hardware and software design, installation, administration and configuration knowledge to support growing businesses and increase productivity.
Skills Highlights
Excellent communication skills
Remote access support
Systems analysis
Mobile devices
Analytical thinker
LAN and WAN expertise
Firmware upgrades knowledge
FTP server knowledge
VPN configurations
Account security maintenance
Desktop/Deskside support
User account creation
Antivirus and spam blocking
Superb interpersonal skills
Active Directory
Asset Management
Teamwork
Leadership
Collaboration
Information Management
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines
Education
BS in Telecommunications and Network Management: DeVry University: 2004
Professional Experience
Lehigh Hanson: July 2010-Present
Asset Management Professional: October 2018-Present
Daily and Long-term strategic management of technology related hardware in the North American region
Planning, purchasing, monitoring, and tracking of IT assets throughout the region to ensure compliance with vendor contracts
Assist in forming procurement strategies to optimize technology spend across the North American organization
Develop and implement procedures for tracking IT assets to oversee quality control throughout asset lifecycle
L. Alford 2
Service Desk Professional: July 2010-October 2018
Provided end users network technical support by responding to employee inquiries concerning systems operation, problems, diagnoses of system hardware & software, and operator problems both remotely and in person
Performed troubleshooting functions as they relate to the LAN/WAN infrastructure Support Laptop and Desktop PC's and Thin Client Devices
Created and maintained Active Directory accounts, troubleshooting and repair of desktop, Primary troubleshooting of network applications SAP and Oracle, Office products, JWS, JDE, SAP, Oracle, Kronos, Command, Process Solutions, and Citrix. Setup, administration troubleshooting
Set up of Blackberry, Windows, Apple and Android Mobile devices, Active Directory, Exchange 2012, and VPN
Communicated with vendors to resolve network outages and periods of reduced performance