Bo Ayers
McKinney, TX *****
214-***-**** *******@*****.***
IT Service Desk Supervisor Lead Desktop Support Technician
Experienced and results-driven IT leader with 15+ years of expertise in technical support and service desk operations within enterprise environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline IT workflows, and deliver top-tier support for onsite and remote users. Recognized for mentoring junior staff, managing service delivery KPIs, and providing executive-level support. Adept at improving service desk performance and end-user satisfaction through clear communication, process documentation, and proactive education.
Core Competencies
ITIL-Based Service Desk Leadership
Team Supervision & Mentoring
Ticketing Systems (Remedy, Jira, Zendesk, Service Station, Service Now)
Active Directory & Azure AD Administration
Incident & Escalation Management
Knowledge Base & SOP Documentation
IT Asset Management & Procurement
Executive & VIP Support (White-Glove)
MFA Systems (Okta, RSA, MS Authenticator)
Remote & Onsite Workforce Support
Professional Experience
Lead Desktop/Workstation Technician
ClickMotive / Dealertrack / Cox Automotive – Dallas, TX
July 2012 – Present
Led Tier 2/3 technical support for 600+ employees in hybrid and remote environments
Supervised and mentored regional desktop support teams; acted as primary escalation point
Managed IT asset lifecycle, procurement, and inventory tracking
Administered AD/Azure accounts and MFA access (RSA, Okta, MS Authenticator)
Supported virtualization infrastructure (VMware/vSphere) and cloud collaboration platforms
Created and distributed monthly "Tech Tips" to enhance self-service support culture
Delivered VIP support to executives and stakeholders during daily ops and trade events
Performed second round Technical interviews for job applicants
Supported a variety of ticketing platforms including Jira, SCSM, Zendesk, Remedy, Trello, Service Now
Desktop Support Technician (Contract Roles)
Technisource at Frontier Disys at Raytheon Buchanan at Mary Kay
2010 – 2012
Provided Tier 1–2 desktop, mobility, and printer support across enterprise environments
Administered user accounts via Active Directory and built system images
Delivered VIP/Executive support and resolved high-priority incidents
Ensured timely incident resolution using HEAT and Remedy ticketing systems
Field Desktop/Workstation Analyst II
Great-West LifeCo – Dallas, TX
Nov 1998 – Dec 2009
Supported 10+ years of stable IT service for a national financial firm
Created SOPs, automated scripts, and training materials to optimize IT operations
Provided full lifecycle support for desktops, imaging, remote access, and mobile devices
Certifications
CompTIA A+ (2018)
Apple Certified Support Professional (2019)
Dell Foundations – Desktop & Laptop PCs (2025)
Technical Toolbox
OS & Platforms: Windows 10/11, macOS, Windows Server, VMware
Tools: Active Directory, Azure AD, Office 365, Box.com
Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting
Security: Okta Verify, RSA, Microsoft Authenticator
Ticketing: Remedy, Jira, Zendesk, HEAT, Microsoft SCSM, Trello
Recognition & Highlights
Contributor of the Month – Cox Automotive
August 2023, July 2024, January 2025
Honored for consistently resolving escalated issues with professionalism
Recognized for launching impactful end-user education via internal “Tech Tips” series