MELISSA PETERSON
Pensacola, FL 763-***-**** ************@*****.***
CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver shared outcomes.
Service-oriented IT professional with 12+ years of experience supporting enterprise environments as a first point of contact for technical issues, incidents, and service requests.
Proven ability to deliver Tier 1 support, troubleshoot hardware, software, and access issues, and provide exceptional customer service in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Highly skilled in ticketing systems, incident escalation, documentation, and multi-channel support (phone, email, web queues).
Known for calm problem-solving, strong communication skills, and first-contact resolution focus.
SERVICE DESK COORDINATOR IT SUPPORT & INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Service Desk Operations Tier 1 Technical Support Incident Management IT Service Management (ITSM)
ServiceNow Ticketing Systems Call Center Support First-Contact Resolution
Inbound Call Handling Web & Email Support Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Microsoft 365 Windows OS Active Directory & Access Requests
Enterprise Systems IT Terminology Documentation & Knowledge Articles
Time Management Multitasking Customer Satisfaction Soft Skills
ITIL Concepts Escalation Procedures Team Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medtronic – Cardiac Rhythm Management
Software Technician III (Enterprise IT Support) Remote
June 2020 – July 2024
• Served as a primary support contact for enterprise users, responding to technical issues related to access, applications, systems, and environments.
• Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support via ticketing systems, resolving incidents or escalating appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
• Documented, tracked, and monitored incidents and service requests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal procedures and SLAs.
• Supported users across multiple systems including Azure DevOps, Active Directory, VPNs, Microsoft tools, and enterprise applications.
• Leveraged knowledge articles and internal resources to drive first-contact resolution whenever possible.
• Communicated clearly with end users, technical teams, and leadership using professional verbal and written communication.
• Participated in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration to improve service delivery and user experience.
Medtronic – Cardiac Rhythm Management
Software Technician
February 2017 – June 2020
• Delivered front-line technical support for software, systems, and test environments in a regulated enterprise environment.
• Responded to user issues, troubleshot standard technical problems, and escalated complex issues per established workflows.
• Maintained detailed documentation and reports using Microsoft Office tools and internal systems.
• Supported Agile/Scrum teams, demonstrating adaptability and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Recognized for reliability, attention to detail, and customer-centric service.
CompuCom IT Workforce Solutions
Project Coordinator / Support Technician
July 2014 – June 2015
• Provided call-center style technical support for nationwide enterprise clients, serving as a key point of contact for incidents and service requests.
• Worked closely with Incident Management and Service Request teams to resolve issues and meet SLA requirements.
• Used ticketing and service management tools to document activities, track resolutions, and report metrics.
• Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Additional Technical & Customer Support Experience
AeroTek – Telecommunications Test Technician
Xerox – Field Service Technician
Parallel Technologies – Telecom & Desktop Support Technician
• Delivered hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, and customer service in fast-paced environments
• Supported end users with hardware, software, and connectivity issues
• Maintained professionalism while working independently and within team structures
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science – Small Business Management
Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Comp TIA A+ Certified
• ServiceNow Exposure
• Microsoft Windows (7/8/10), Microsoft 365
• Dell & Lenovo Certified Technician
• IT Service Management (ITSM) Concepts
• Agile / Scrum Methodologies