Van Johnson, Jr.
**** ******* *****, **********, ******** 20774
202-***-**** ● *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Innovative, energetic Senior Desktop Administrator with extensive hardware and software troubleshooting experience. Proven track record in high-end Apple/OS Mac, Windows OS desktop and laptop computing environment. Provide leadership stability for any security environment. Possesses excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills to work independently and as part of a team.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
• Multiple Desktop and Laptop Support
• Develop Customer written reports
• Support of software, scanners & peripherals
• Windows 7-10 installation and deployment
• Maintain Daily tickets and reports
• PDF, Adobe Acrobat & Reader
• Server Installation
• Troubleshoot Mac OSX Systems
• Troubleshoot Network Printers
• Microsoft Office Support
• Software Testing
• A/V Setup/Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vietnam Veterans of America
Computer Install/Audio Visional-Volunteer 2017-2019
• Provide IT Support for VTC equipment and LCD projectors for clients that have meetings.
• Install Laptops, PC’s, Tablets and Printers.
• Re-image Laptops, PCs with the standard operating systems. CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSIS, Alexandria, Virginia
Senior User Computer Desktop Administrator 2006-2017 Provided technical and troubleshooting skills including excellent understanding of standard desktop operating systems (Windows 7-10, Mac OS X, etc.). Good understanding of server (Netware, Windows server, email system, Active Directory) and network technology (TCIP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.). Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the availability for all hardware and software applications.
• Managed, control and installed all incoming HP, Dell and Apple OS Systems. Confirming all has been imaged with the standard company software.
• Provide hardware, software technical support and repaired equipment that where under warranty and out of warranty.
• Successfully led projects, which consisted of distributing 150 Dell laptops to the Field Office/division. Provided software/hardware upgrades. Which took place every 3 years.
• Maintain daily tickets and reports to ensure users were given the highest level of support.
• Installed VPN software for Mac OS and Windows users to work remotely throughout the country and work from home. Provided instructions via telephone support and hands on trainee.
• Provide IT Support for VTC equipment and LCD projectors for clients that have meetings.
• Served as on-site technical support for networking and server teams as needed when problems occur.
• Served as a mentor to lower-level helpdesk technicians providing guidance during troubleshooting process and training when needed.
• Integrated Apple/Mac user into a PC environment by setting up all users to connect to network printing; installing PC application on Macs and provided the Macs to work in unfettered environment.
• Setup a Computer Lab for Computer Desktop and MAC OS systems. Making sure all machines could connect to un-class and class networks.
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CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSIS, Alexandria, Virginia
Technical Specialist II, Senior User Support Services 1995-2006 Provided technical and troubleshooting assistance to Gateway system and participated in help desk duties. Evaluated, tests, installed, maintains, relocated, and modified microcomputer systems, peripherals, operating systems, hardware, network and other applications.
• Troubleshooting high end Computer Desktop, Laptops, CPU and Laser Printer issues.
• Install and configured hardware upgrades to monitors, keyboards, printers, hard drives and servers.
• Installed memory, CD/DVD drives, printer drivers, processor upgrade, replacing defected motherboards.
• Maintained and repair 31 complex high-end HP 4500 and 8100 network printers.
• Maintained records of usage monthly.
• Served as primary individuals responsible for maintaining and providing setup of high-end audio- visual conferencing equipment and portable projectors.
• Provided training and support to users of audio-visual equipment, HP printers and updated software upgrades.
EDUCATION
Coursework in Computer Technology
University of District of Columbia,
Associate of Science, Computer Technology
Temple Technical School, Alexandria, VA.
CERTIFICATIONS
Apple/Macintosh Laser Printer Technician
Dell Laptop/Desktop Computers
Hewlett Packard Desktop/Laptop Computers
Apple/Macintosh System Technician
Hands-on Structured LAN Wiring System
HP Laser Jet (4500 Color/8100 BW Printer Service
Windows 2000 Client Administration
Server+ Interfacing with the Network
Server+ Installing Network Hardware
Certificate of Merit, Fundamentals of Effective Project Management Deploying and Managing Windows 7 Implication
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
The Mary Ann Pianka Award,
Given to Most Outstanding Employee of the Year.
The Joint Staff Certificate of Appreciation,
Outstanding support/Joint Staff’s Logistics Deployment Process Improvement Conference