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Support Specialist Desktop

Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Salary:
18 to 20 hrly
Posted:
March 08, 2025

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Michael Crews

Desktop Support Specialist - Alpha Star Technology

Port Huron, MI 48060

**********@*****.***

+1-810-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Desktop Support Specialist

Alpha Star Technology-Port Huron, MI

March 2020 to Present

• Provided technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a timely manner

• Installed, configured, and maintained desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripheral devices

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity problems

• Performed regular system updates and patches to ensure optimal performance and security

• Conducted hardware inventory management to track assets and maintain accurate records

• Assisted in the planning and execution of technology upgrades across the organization's infrastructure

• Configured VPN connections for remote users ensuring secure access to company resources

• Provided remote support to off-site employees via remote desktop tools

• Managed printer queues, print servers, and resolved printing issues for end-users

• Researched new technologies to recommend hardware/software upgrades that enhance productivity Technical Support Specialist

Hello Tech-Los Angeles, CA

May 2016 to March 2020

Responsibilities:

• Local/networked printing, e-mail, connectivity, remote access, & hardware issues

• Repaired and upgraded various computer labs' hardware and software

• Build\deploy new workstations (desktop & laptop PC's)

• Troubleshoot laptop & PC hardware such as DVD-ROM, hard drive, motherboard, power supply, computer fan, NIC, monitors, LCD screens, & warranty repairs

• Log, prioritize, assign & troubleshoot all calls, voicemails, emails, trouble tickets & walk-up requests reporting technical problems. When appropriate, determine appropriate group for escalation Turbo Tax Remote Desktop Specialist

Intuit-Englewood, CO

December 2015 to May 2016

Assignment Ended)

Responsibilities:

• Help customers over telephone using IC Client or remotely with Team Viewer to complete their taxes and utilizes which Turbo Tax software is right for them.

• Identify and manage clients account information within Workforce CRM using Morpheus tools to Troubleshoot, unlock or change account password.

• Assist customers on which Turbo Tax software package to purchase or which Turbo Tax options online is efficient for the completion of taxes.

• Provide technical support for Turbo Tax desktop software configuration during installation and resolving errors or guide customers with the how-to through widgets.

• Provide excellent customer service by NPS (Net Promoter Sore) Remote Desktop Software Support Specialist

H&R Block-Troy, MI

December 2015 to April 2016

Assignment Ended)

Responsibilities:

• Offer remote software support to H&R Block corporate and franchise companies

• Verify caller's credentials through Dovetail software to determine if he/she is an H&R Block employee, corporate or franchise office

• Type case notes of the caller's problem(s) keep notes on troubleshooting steps, and analyze issue over the telephone

• Determine if caller's problem is hardware or H&R Block's 30 tax software we support issue

• Troubleshoot issues through database software called Consona to define if issue is software/hardware related, escalated to a Tier II technician, or ticket sent out to a field technician to take care of hardware problems

• Remote troubleshoot issue over Remote Desktop Connect or Bomgar remote software Education

Diploma

Port Huron High School - Port Huron, MI

September 1989 to May 1993

Enroll in a selection of Information Technology college courses. Skills

• MICROSOFT OFFICE

• MICROSOFT WINDOWS

• Remote Access Software

• Computer Hardware

• Computer Networking

• Technical Support

• Operating Systems

• LAN

• Help Desk

• Desktop Support

• Network Support



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