DARRELL SKEETER
*************@*****.*** 518-***-**** Schenectady, NY 12302
Summary
Over two plus decades of successful experience with technical support and management, hardware and software training, quality assurance and education. Experience ranging from technical management to lead technician, lead software training consultant to technical support and customer relationship management, all with increasing levels of responsibility.
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows Operating Systems/Windows Office Systems
GLPI, SalesForce, SoftPak, Adobe, Soffront, Earth Net, WebHD
Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, GoTo Meeting, PC Anywhere, Web Meeting, Adobe Acrobat Exchange
Sophos Servers, Sophos Firewalls, VPN and DOS Commands
Exchange, Remote Desktop, Active Directory, Smart Sheets, Goverlan
Cisco Unified CM Administration, Cisco Unity Connection Administration, Smart Sheets, Therap, Jabber, Cisco Finesse, Kronos (UKG) Workforce
Experience
Center for Disability Services Cohoes, NY
Help Desk – Lead End User Support Technician
06/2019 - Current
Communicate effectively and professionally with end users, individuals, staff members, upper management and executives
Resolve, support and track level 1, level 2 and escalated support calls
Organize, perform and complete multiple daily managerial duties and task
Work in cooperation with vendors such as Verizon and Spectrum Business for billing, reporting and services
Troubleshot hardware issues and worked with service providers to facilitate repairs for end users.
Host meetings for help desk team, monitor metrics, monitor education, and provide evaluations on team and support technician services
Build user accounts, complete onboardings for new staff members, off boardings for terminations, manage account permissions
Created new accounts for varies applications, reset passwords and configured access to servers and file management software for users.
Review, edit, approve and submit timesheets for payroll for our Infrastructure Department.
Assisted with purchasing, inventory management and delivery documentation using WebHD.
Access and utilize Cisco Unified CM Administration for building and configure phones. Cisco Unity Connection Administration for setting up voice message mailboxes update passwords
Utilize Sophos XG Firewall, review site VPN information, assess and reset VPN connections, review site connection failover status.
International Basketball Academy Albany, NY
Player Development and Training Coordinator
10/2014 - Current
Director of Athletic Development, oversee athletic recruitment and camp enrollment, oversee marketing and media, technical programing, scheduling
Director of Staff recruitment and technical operations, oversee finance and budgeting, equipment, domestic and international travel, facilities
Director of International Communications, scholarship services, one on one skills development training services, compliance guidelines
Schenectady City School District/Steinmentz Schenectady, NY
Zen Den/Mindfulness Room Teacher
08/2017 - 06/2019
Communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff and administration
Teach student methods of de-escalation and self-regulation
Provide a safe and positive environment for students and staff
Support staff and administration by performing multiples duties: classroom subbing multiple subjects, reporting, student monitoring, and school security/safety
Support administration and staff by performing and administering verbal testing for students
Handle front desk operations, including first contact introductions, student and staff monitoring
Controlling, monitoring and reporting population flow throughout the school
Operating and monitoring the security system (Raptor)
Assist with minor computer issues as needed.
Charter Communications Schenectady, NY
Tier 1 Support and Billing Agent
07/2016 - 08/2017
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, team leads, supervisors and managers
First line of support and communication for customers regarding their Time Warner Cable/Spectrum products and services
Support customers by providing outstanding first level technical support and education regarding their cable, internet and voice services
Support customers by providing expert and knowledgeable billing solutions and options
Expert understanding of our products, services and knowledge base software
Provide first call resolutions for our customers and/or set up onsite technical assistance
Attend classroom and team trainings sessions
Complete online knowledge certifications and testing
Provide positive leadership for new support and billing agents
Maintain customer satisfaction at a rate between 90% and 100% per survey responses.
Hess Oil Retail Glenville, NY
General Manager
01/2014 - 10/2014
Oversee and maintain the integrity of store operating procedures to include: opening, closing, inventory, ordering and point of sale paperwork/recordkeeping, cash management, maintaining store standards/appearance in merchandising, backroom, restrooms and work area
Coach and develop a winning sales team of Sales Associates and Assistant Store Managers
Establish and exceed organizational performance and individual performance goals
Maximize the customer experience by "solving the whole problem"
Participate in marketing efforts to solicit new business, including but not limited to community involvement, outreach programs, and promoting the brand inside and outside the retail store location
Assist in recruiting and hiring outstanding talent for the organization
Meet sales goals and maintain high customer service scores
Provide daily, weekly, monthly reporting to district management and cooperate office
Provide answers to customer inquiries concerning and other general service related issues
Assist and support store associates in all aspects of sales and customer service.
3M Cogent Latham, NY
Help Desk Manager
05/2010 - 08/2013
Manage the daily operations and organization of the help desk's duties, and staff
Biometric software application and biometric hardware maintenance for the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) $25MM contract
Assigned by 3M Cogent to be point of contact with OTDA and official back up to the Project Manager
Project planning, organization and documentation
Maintain communication with our staff, field technicians, vendors, company executives and our customer
Provide timely feedback and follow up to all parties
Install, configure, and support hardware, operating systems, printers and other peripherals, and application software
Provide network support
Provide helpdesk support, solving and documenting issues via our GLPI software
Train new users and provide follow up training
Review daily alert logs and provide detailed reports for staff and customer
Use Active Directory to set up user accounts and enforce company policies
Maintain, track, and order IT and workstation supplies
Lead and support inventory Hardware Management, and Preventative Maintenance
Assist the system administrator the daily communication, support and testing
Maintain a balanced, positive and comfortable office environment
Complete all 3M Business Compliance Certifications
New York State OMRDD Schenectady, NY
Software Applications Consultant/Lead Trainer
04/2008 - 07/2009
Provide managerial and educational leadership for the OMRDD TIMES Application project to over 3,000 OMRDD end users and staff members
Execute training, implementation and set up of the OMRDD TIMES Application and provide feedback to executive staff members for future best practices
Create, write and edit documentation for classroom and online training manuals
Interface with Business Analyst, Central Office and Site Directors for quality assurance of training and comprehension of applications
Assist in documenting material and production testing for the Computer Based Training application (CBT)
Supervise and Monitor training staff as lead trainer of the Staten Island District
Responsible for the organization of travel and accommodations for TIMES training staff in the Staten Island District.
Education and Training
Davis and Elkins College Elkins, West Virginia
B.Sc. in Communications
Davis and Elkins College Elkins, West Virginia
A.S in Business Administration