MICHAEL HILEMAN
IT Support Specialist — Healthcare & Legal
Twin Falls, ID • 714-***-**** • **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IT Support Specialist with 5+ years of Tier 1/2 help desk experience across healthcare and legal environments. Skilled in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VPN troubleshooting, endpoint management, and ticketing platforms. Known for clear communication with non-technical users, accurate documentation, and strong throughput under pressure. Experienced maintaining HIPAA compliance, administering user access controls, and performing patch/security checks as part of daily IT support.
SKILLS
Hardware Skills
- Desktops & Laptops • Imaging & Reinstalls • Printers/Scanners (Multi-function devices)
- Peripherals (Audio, Video, Input Devices) • Remote Diagnostics & Endpoint Hardening
- Remote Diagnostics • Endpoint Management
Software Skills
- Windows 10/11 • macOS • Linux Administration
- Active Directory • Microsoft 365 Administration • Exchange/Outlook • Powershell
- VPN Solutions (Cisco AnyConnect, WatchGuard Firebox) • TCP/IP • DNS • DHCP • MFA/SSO • Remote Access & Screen-Share
- Ticketing Systems (ConnectWise, FreshDesk) • Knowledge Base Documentation (with annotated screenshots)
- Patch Management • End-User Training
People & Process Skills
- Clear communication of technical concepts • Professional Tone • Setting & Managing Expectations • Active Listening
- Process-Oriented Documentation • Team Collaboration Across Functions • Queue & SLA Management
- End-User Training & Guided Walkthroughs
EXPERIENCE
BestNotes — Technical Support Specialist (Electronic Health Records) Twin Falls, ID & Remote
Apr 2024 – Jun 2025
• Help Desk support for EHR users: account, login/MFA, configuration, & desktop issues via phone/remote access.
• Authored step-by-step Knowledge Base articles with annotated screenshots to reduce repeat tickets.
• Averaged ~80 ticket closures/week with HIPAA compliance and high user satisfaction.
IT Innovators — Help Desk Technician (Managed Service Provider) Irvine, CA & Remote
June 2020 – October 2025
• Supported law and healthcare users: AD/365, VPN, endpoints, printers/scanners, and LOB apps.
• Performed patch compliance checks and access reviews
• Ensured secure handling of sensitive data during remote sessions.
State Farm — Front Desk Assistant (Insurance) Tustin, CA
June 2020 – October 2025
• Foundational office support tasks
• Data Entry & file organization