Berwin Williams
*** * ****** ***. ********, IL **901
Phone 815-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Solutions-oriented IT professional with 22+ years of experience in the IT field. Highly knowledgeable in computer/network administration processes with success directing and designing a broad range of IT and policy initiatives. Also, experienced in planning, analysis, and implementation of IP solutions that are in direct support various forms of business objectives. Hands-on experience in leading test teams in all stages of system development; such as joint application design, testing, updating, deployment, and support. Seeking a position where I can utilize my exceptional computer skills, abilities and experience in the support technician field to ensure the success of a growing organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Design Network Systems Implementation
Strong Communication Skills
Strategic Planning
Business Impact Analysis
Leadership Experience
Data Integrity and Recovery
Regulatory Policies Knowledge
Ability to Multi-Task
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pace System – Naperville, Illinois 2022 -
Active Directory Trouble Shooting issues escalate issues
Phone/email Resolution Run diagnostic test document resolves/concerns
Service Now Ticket management Install, make changes, and repair soft/hardware
Leidos/Kira – Colorado Springs, Colorado 2018 - 2019
PC Tech
Maintaining hardware and software
Testing and debugging programs
Resolving network and connectivity issues
Managing workstations
Repairing motherboards and upgrading firmware
Coaching end-users
Installing software applications and CRM programs
Identifying and troubleshooting problems
Remedy Ticket managing
Staffmark/Schneider (Walmart) – Elwood, IL 2017-2018
Lead/Associate
Prepare computers and printers for daily operation
Test print heads for bar code clarity/clean print heads if/when needed
Supply associates with resources to carry out daily operations for unloading and loading trailers
Maintain a clean and aligned dock area to receive and ship freight
Resolve any issues relating to freight and associates in a timely manner
Supervise 15 – 40 people expanding two shifts/worked 10-17 hour a day
Illinois Center for Education & Rehabilitation – Chicago, IL 2015 - 2016
Information Services Specialist
Vocational Incubator Program State of Illinois and US Department of Labor program for people age 18 – 26 with physical and mental disabilities
Ensured all computer issues were resolved expeditiously
Developed a document to contact the help desk for issues and tracking
Supported 59 end-users desktop and laptop computers running Window and Apple based Software
Administered and update the VOIP PBX system
Assisted with monthly system update and backup cartridge for computer and security camera system
Developed Vendor relationships for products and Services for the Center
Monitored and Updated all printers, faxes, and software for Apple and Windows Lab equipment
Designed a Policy Manual for VIP program - Designed Brochures, Employee, and Student Manual
Designed a Marketing Brochure for Program - Developed a 9 phase Incubator Program
Designed a Computer Course for beginners - Act as the Business Analyst for the project
Put on Training for staff regarding all the aspects of Project management
Designed the applications for program entry and many others as well
Designed additional class room and study halls from unused offices
Board of Directors for Copeland College – Kankakee, IL 2003 - 2005
Developed a binder to guide the newly created board in board development in fundraising, governance and strategy
Conducted research to get the necessary materials together to enhance the colleges growth
Conducted meetings on the 3 phases of a board
Participated in forums regarding the schools start up
Illinois Student Assistance Commission – Deerfield, IL 1991 - 2008
Preclaim Counselor/ Procedures & Systems Analyst/ Business Analyst/ Production Control Administrator/ Outreach Specialist/ Rules Officer
Annually issues of over $1 billion in monetary awards such as scholarships, loans, and grants for post- secondary education. Where must programs are viewable and applied for via electronics means.
Rules Officer
Assisted in the policy & program Rules development
Interviewed possible recipients and entities/agencies the rules were designed to assist
Interpretive writing of Legislative Bills & Laws
Outreach Specialist
Developed strategies to identify best practices, processes, and procedures to deliver services to customers
Applied customer service methodologies to design to better serves ISAC partners & students
Production Control Administrator
Utilization of XML to retrieve data elements
Application of Common Origination and Disbursement to ensure flexible record flow
Worked on Common Account Maintenance initiatives for electronic exchange of data from the government, universities & schools
Business Analyst
Developed test scripts, executed test scripts, documented test results, Integration & Software Testing
Training development & Design elements for a new computer system via old computer system
Utilized report writers such as Mobius and Crystal Reporting
Experience in organizational change management processes and within any IT environment
Knowledge of business functions and integration with procurement business functions
Procedures & Systems Analyst
Developed, assisted, & defined special projects and Used SMTP/POP3 for data transfer of files
Analyzed & evaluated input from IBM mainframe systems &: Cobol, Fortran, JCL & RPG
Extensive experience with report writers such as Mobius and Crystal Reporting
Design forms, applications, manuals & brochures
Preclaim Counselor
Primerica – Chicago, IL 1988 - 1991
Regional Manager
Designed training processes and assisted recruits in passing the various financial services state tests. Marketed products and developed new strategies to obtain new clients.
Human Developmental Consultants – Chicago Heights, IL 1987 - 1989
Co-Founder and Administrator
My main duty was to establish the organization. I also performed administrative and clerical duties. Provided strategic leadership and planning via financial management and budgeting, product development, marketing, and creative design. Set schedules for new and current clients Supervised 3 employees
Radio Shack – Tinley Park, IL 1987 - 1989
Assistant Manager
My main function was overseeing the daily operations of the retail outlet. Duties included merchandising, ordering merchandise, training on new, inventory control, supervising - 4 employees and employee scheduling/payroll.
IRS – Memphis, TN 1986 - 1987
Business Tax Examiner
Assessed and abated business taxes. Analyzed returns for information, penalties, reductions and/or other charges. Refunds were also granted.
Universal Life Insurance – Memphis, TN 1986 -1986
Management Trainee
I was trained in management techniques for running daily operations of an insurance company. Attended six weeks of classes where the trainers were all of the company’s Vice-Presidents and Actuary. Marketed financial services and products.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Udemy: 2021 & 2022
Pivot Tables
Quality Engineer
Harvard University: Business Online – Cambridge, MA 2020
Data Analytics
CompTIA 2019
A+
Cisco 2016
CCNA
IT Career Lab – Chicago IL 2015-2016
CompTIA Network+
Cisco Certified Network Administrator /Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
Governors State University- University Park, IL
Master of Business Program – Business Administration
Lane College – Jackson, TN
Bachelor of Science Program – Business Major and Computer Science Minor
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows Operating Systems Linux
Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLAN, routers & switches
Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher) Visio, Adobe Suite, Web Browser, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Active Directory, Crystal Reporting, Power Builder
Hardware: Scanners, fax machine, security cameras, copiers, printers, Apple & Windows PCS, Laptops Switches, Routers and backup equipment, IBM
SCCM: Deploying new/updated and deleting software in computers