Levar Burton
Waldorf, Maryland 20603
Cell: 646-***-****
Home: 301-***-****
*****.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an Information Technology Specialist.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over six years of diverse and challenging experience as a Signal Support Systems Specialist combined with the innate ability for problem solving.
• Active Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and written in a professional manner.
• Strong record of excellence and discipline in getting the job done.
• Army Commendation Medal awarded for exceptional service as the Information Management Officer for over 100 users during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Knowledge, training and hands on experience with patching, installing software and Information Assurance Awareness.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Self motivated and able to motivate others.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision and under pressure.
• Consistent record of exceeding customer support and technical support goals.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• In depth experience in troubleshooting computer based issues.
• Supervised up to five personnel in a help desk forum.
• Organized and precise.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at defining end user requirements and meeting their needs.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2006- Present US Army Ft. Lee, VA 23801
IT Operations Manager
• Established trouble ticket system which improved work order organization and section work output by 25%.
• Oversees all daily operations and functions of a high volume help desk.
• Monitored and compiled weekly information and reported to senior management.
• Coordinates weekly sync meeting and training for seven different automation representatives to ensure quality performance.
• Planned and lead training sessions for end users and new automation representatives.
• Recommends and schedules repairs to the LAN/WAN.
• Experience in supporting, implementing and administering networks such as Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
• Compiles and maintains monthly reports of end user documents and training certification status.
• Maintains help desk tickets/ resolutions as well as equipment inventory.
• Processed over 150 user Email accounts which improved the organizations production by 33%.
• Monitors bi weekly IAVA scan list resulting in continuous operability on local and wireless area networks.
• Monthly written and verbal evaluations for an assigned staff of five.
• Accountable for over $300,000 of computers and computer related equipment.
• Primary point of contact for providing desktop support for end users.
• Upgrades, installs and troubleshoots networks, networking hardware and software.
• Resolved client issues with hardware maintenance, installations and upgrades.
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2005-2006 US Army Ft. Hood TX 76544
IT Technician
• Located and gathered user and computer related information in order to create spreadsheets for tracking.
• Tracked progress of projects.
• Supported the day to day delivery of IT products and services.
• Assisted in performing upgrades and system patching.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and parts as well as documentation of vendor activities.
• Hands on interaction with several models of laptops, desktops, tough books and stand alone systems.
• Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting Windows systems.
• Identified, repaired or replaced computer equipment.
• Performed preventative as well as routine maintenance of computer systems.
• Configured network printers, digital senders and fax machines.
EDUCATION
• High School Diploma
Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies 2002