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KIM SANDERS
adwtke@r.postjobfree.com 1-504-***-**** Glendale, AZ, AZ 85308
Kim Lee Sanders Dear Sir or Madam: Please accept this letter and attached resume as an inquiry to any position in which my background would be useful. I have over 30 years of hardware and software training and customer service skills unmatched. I also volunteer my services as a computer instructor for my church teaching Introduction to computers and all Microsoft software products. I am assertive, intelligent, clean cut and dedicated in IT customer service. It would be appreciated if we could at least schedule a telephone interview to uncover your company's profile and how my experience could be an asset to your company. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, Kim L. Sanders KLS/me Attachment To utilize my skills and knowledge acquired from my educational background and technical work experience... be place in an advance level computer environment where my personal training and technical skills can be enhanced and to be able to share them with others as I grow within your company. QUALIFICATIONS 15 + years in experience computer training and IT support Proficient in local and long distant IT support. Able to travel to assist clients Analytical IT Manager skilled driving efficiency and productivity through development, delivery and support of strategic plans. Dedicated to creating and delivering initiatives to guide organizational navigation of modern technology. Proven history of successfully translating technical requirements into business solutions. Strong proficiency in MicroSoft with passion for utilizing excellent communication to foster company rapport. Team Collaboration
Expense Analysis
Project Coordination
Infrastructure Planning
Planning & Organizing
Team Management
People Skills
Computer Skills
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Supervision & Leadership
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Maintenance & Repair
Conflict Resolution
Good Work Ethic
Microsoft Office
Team Building
Problem Resolution
Active Listening
Customer Service
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ.
IT Manager
03/2022 - Current
Responsible for proactive support and maintenance around POS systems and other technologies in use
Manage technology projects in a cross-team environment with business partners and client IT
Serve as primary point of contact
Develop and implement long term technology strategies to improve different areas of the operation
Provides technical support of the application, manages interfaces and configures customizations
Monitors support issues, ensures resolution plans, and reports progress to management
Provides excellent customer service during event support Proactively maintains systems and executes preventative maintenance Summary
Skills
Experience
plans
Monitors system status and reacts to issues as they arise Work with users to define and evaluate business needs, challenges, and inefficiencies that may be resolved through automated solutions Review systems, programs, and applications to increase operating efficiency or to adapt to new requirements
Responsible for communicating any defects to vendors and application owners and for coordinating testing and implementation of fixes Familiar with using and navigating the ServiceNow platform for Incident and Request management
Works closely with business leaders to ensure service levels are being met and risk to the business is minimal
Ensures that proper version control is strictly adhered to and that operational risk is minimized accordingly
Communicates with site users regarding any system enhancements and or scheduled upgrades
Participate in technical and functional training classes as necessary or required Installs, tests, and tunes software and hardware related to database management systems
Schedules and performs upgrades to databases
Maintains knowledge around TCP/IP protocol and computer networks. Laboratory Corporation of America New
Orleans, LA.
Computer Systems Specialist
10/2010 - 03/2022
I work as a customer service rep
I worked closely with the sales team after a sale and install the equipment Trained the end user and the office team on the software and hardware function
I installed the equipment into Dr's office throughout the south Louisiana area
I was in charge of over a total of 100 to 150 sites between Dr's office, hospitals and patient service centers
My daily duties was to provide support to all sites maintain a good working relationship with the sales team and the customer I have a very strong knowledge of all Microsoft software products Installed small switches and configured customer networks whenever access was given.
Hewlett Packard New Orleans, LA.
Field Service Technical Rep II
10/2006 - 10/2010
My duties consisted of working with H.P
Embedded web base software
Which is used to remote into customer MFP's to monitor their processes I also train the end users on the function of the equipment Connected the MFP's to the customer network and worked closely Provided network support after the installation of the equipment My territory was the metro New Orleans area and the Gulf Coast When it comes down to equipment I am heavy qualified to service and manger
My customer service skills are UN match and can handle any task given I installed and service all HP products
Also provide local support to end users
Worked on Laser Jets color and black & white
Service design jets and HP Proliant Servers
I worked as the only certified design jet technician in the South Louisiana area
Help end users with all their needs in finding any information with the HP network...
Veolia Water North America New
Orleans, LA.
Local IT Support
02/2006 - 10/2006
My duties is to manage the IT department of Veolia Water which is contracted be the Sewage and Water Board in New Orleans I'm responsible for all the IT needs
Which includes reports given to the DEQ and all waste material disposals Maintain all computer related equipment
Installed computer monitor interfaces throughout all four plants Train user on all new equipment on software products And also work with all of the Project Managers to complete all projects in a timely manner
Children's Hospital New Orleans, LA
Computer Operator / Help Desk Specialist
01/2002 - 01/2005
My position is responsible for daily operation of the SMS system as well as Cerner Lab operations
This position is responsible for report printing, data entry, troubleshooting user calls, and running program at day end
Performs DAY end Processing and Backup at the design time each night Work is keyed as coded and submitted
Maintains an error rate of 3% or less on all entry work and 1% or less on all verified work
Monitor the communications activity
Frequently monitor the system console to identify possible system problems
Receives calls from users in a courteous and professional manner. Cash Point Networks New York, N.Y.
Field Service Technician
01/2003 - 01/2004
Worked as a field tech installing PC's
Cash Point is a company that
Is contracted by Entergy Power & Light to manage all payment Centers
I installed PC's and trained end users on the operations of the equipment throughout Louisiana and Mississippi
Installed POS
Software and manage over 100 sites total.
Quest Diagnostics Inc Metairie, LA.
Operations Analyst
01/2000 - 01/2002
Analyze and coordinate the setup of the new devices for the Quest Lab in New Orleans
This includes allocating ports, coordinating the installation of data connections, and all others duties necessary to add or change devices in Quest and its satellites
Phone system administrator for the New Orleans lab includes training users and resolving phone system problems
Also required to setup, support and maintain personal computers and network servers in the N.O
Lab
Task include backup, restores, software upgrades and other services needed to maintain efficiency and proper functioning supporting WINNT 4.0 and WIN
Service Representative
01/1999 - 01/2000
Duties and responsibilities include operating a midrange
(AS400)Computer and PC's and process knowledge of software utilized by the casino
Installed computers and printers in a network environment (WINNT 4.0) Train user and orientates them to the CPU Software Maintain computer functions work records
Worked as the LAN/WAN system administrator.
Game Tech International Tempe, AZ.
Customer Service Manager
01/1995 - 01/1998
Prepare sites for installations
Manage multiple installations and projects to be completed in a timely manner
Install PC's in a
Network environment
Train customers and end users in the operations of equipment And also provided customer phone support.
Boomtown Belle Casino Harvey, LA.
Slot Tech Supervisor
01/1994 - 01/1995
Help in the supervision of the installation of a River boat Casino Ensure and maintain the correct function of all gaming devices Assisted state gaming agents in machine operations certification Also help in the career development of other technicians. Digital Equipment Corp Miami, FL
Field Service Representative
01/1981 - 01/1992
Installed and service all DEC equipment and connecting peripherals Provide support for the Micro VAX and workstation family Work as a
Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, LA.
Network Administrator
01/2000
Siemens 9751 PBX System Administration Denver, CO. 01/2000
New Horizon Computer Learning Metairie, LA
01/1999
Digital Equipment Corp Miami, FL
01/1992
R.E.T.S Metairie, LA
Electronics
01/1981
Education and Training