Technical Consultant ( Technical Trainer ( Computer Specialist
Young professional, solid analyst and technician with familiarity in many
phases of project development; from project management/leadership &
management, training, application facilitation, support; trained in Windows
and Mac based systems with a strong focus in training and development.
Areas of expertise previously involved various levels of management and
consulting including software implementation, instructing, coaching, and
communication, providing support for clients and individuals of all
cultures throughout the nation.
Relevant Experience
Hachette Book Group USA - Book Publishing Company May, 2008 - November 2010
(FTE)
Desktop Support Engineer - Project Coordination / End-User Support &
Training
-Managed various projects for this company as needed. Assisted with and
maintained course materials.
-Provided technical assistance, coaching and answered questions for clients
remotely, and on-site during go-live phases as needed.
-Mapped drives and added FTP connectivity services such as Cyberduck for
new users.
-Trained End users in company specialized and proprietary technical
software in a conference room setting; Photoshop, iManage, Citrix, Lotus
Notes, Microsoft Office 2010, Adobe Acrobat, specialized devices.
(Blackberry, iPhone, printers, peripherals)
-Installed data connectivity software (Oracle, MS SQL, Sybase, DB2) and
administered database for certain users.
- Collaborated in sysprepping, and donating 100+ computers to schools and
families.
-Audio/Visual- Set up and maintained 10+ conference rooms for Audio/Visual
conferencing,
-Periodically traveled and supported 570 users in person in New York,
Boston and Nashville offices + 70 remote domestic and international users
Howrey - Law Firm January 2008 - April 2008 (Intern)
Desktop Support Specialist
-Installed upgrades for windows and Mac based clients.
-Trouble shot all portable devices such as laptops, CISCO VPN,
Blackberries, iPhones, tablets, and other devices supported by the company.
-Assisted in setting up exchange servers on iPhones, and Blackberries.
-Setup, maintained and fixed service errors on various Hewlett Packard
color based, laser, and personal printers. Including Epson stylus
professional printers and scanners.
-Managed a ticketing system to service any open calls, requests, and
inquiries.
-Created images and used a server to re-image computers for deployment.
The Falen Group at Blackstone Properties - Luxury Real Estate Company
October 2010- Present (Contract Ext.)
Implementation Analyst Consultant/End-User software support and training
- Completed a ten-month contract for a small independent business owner.
- Trained employees in proper use of synched technical systems such as hand
held devices, and software.
- Set up a small network along with a mobile point of care based system-
using Remedy.
- Successfully set up a system where all appointments, news, instructional
materials and other shared files were easily synched and shared.
CompUSA - Computer Training Center September 2005 - May 2006 (Company
Closed)
Computer Trainer/ End-User Training & Support
-Designed and delivered Microsoft Office training classes and proprietary
software for individuals in a classroom setting using. Trained in the
proper use of computer services and applications using Power Point.
- Collaborated in Help Desk support and troubleshooting applications/
computers for staff esp. Microsoft Office applications.
-Developed materials and end-user reference guides for software
installations.
- Hosted web seminars and trainings and delivered for individuals who can't
attend the classroom environment.
- Set up and maintained Audio/Visual conference rooms and classes for
clients and students.
- Trained in various sites throughout the New York City area as needed.
Employment
City of Hope, Duarte, California
Implementation Support
July 2012 - August 2012
The Falen group, New York, NY
Implementation analyst consultant
October, 2010- Present (Extended Contract)
Hachette Book Group USA, New York, NY
Desktop Support Analyst
May, 2008 - November, 2010 (Contract Expired)
The Gallery Bar and Grill, Bronx, NY
Bartender/Server/Bar back
April 2008 - January 2009
Howrey, New York, NY
Desktop Support Specialist (Required internship for Per Scholas)
January 2008 - April 2008
AMNH, New York, NY
Visual Merchandiser
November 2006 - July 2007
Rina Shah Corporation, New York, NY
Graphic Editor/Office Manger
January 2006 - June 2006 (Company relocated to Bombay, India)
CompUSA, New York, NY - Los Angeles, CA (Contract Expired)
Computer Trainer/ End - User Training & Support
September 2005 - May, 2006
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), New York, NY
Sales Associate
May, 2005 - September, 2005
July 2012 - August 2012
Volunteered at City of Hope hospital NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer
Center Duarte, California
> Edited training guides and materials as needed.
> Volunteered in the implementation process of Sunrise Clinical
Manager 5.5 and other devices.
> Delivered lectures and demonstrations on the concept of
Meaningful Use and Sunrise Acute Care (CPOE) powered by
Eclipsys, and Participated in evaluation of the classes.
> Supported users with technical questions and difficulties
pertaining to devices and software during go-live Phase.
Education
New York College of Health Professions, Syosset LI, NY
Associates in Occupational Studies
September 2011- April 2012 (Transferred; in progress)
NovaWorks New York, NY
Computer Science - Mac OS X Support Essentials
June 2009 - Three-day course (Certified)
Per Scholas, Inc, Bronx, NY
Computer Science - A+
October 2007 - April 2008 (Certified)
CompUSA, New York, NY
MOUS course - MOUS Certification
October 2005 - December 2005 (Certified)
Professional References for Angel Vinales
Natacha Mcclain - Hachette Book Group USA - Technical Coordinator
New York, NY
Email: *******.*******@******.***
Phone: 212-***-****
Eric Acquaye, -Hachette Book group USA -Support Specialist/ Analyst
New York, NY
Email: ****.*******@******.***
Cell: 516-***-****'
Guy Talley - Guy Talley Consulting - Former Coach at CompUSA
New York, NY
Email: *********@*******.***
Cell: 917-***-****
Morton Byrd - Hachette Book Group USA - IT Manager
New York, NY
Email: *****.****@******.***
Cell: 212-***-****
Elianette Echer - CEO at the Falen Group @ Blackstone Properties
New York, NY
Email: *******.*****@*****.***
www.Thefalengroup.com
Ronald Huggins - Former Boss Director, Desktop Operations at Hachette Book
Group USA
New York, NY
Cell: 917.747.329