Junior Desktop Support Specialist Resume
OBJECTIVE:
Currently seeking to advance my career in the Information Technology field, where I can fully utilize my experience and education while contributing to the success of my employer.
COMPUTER CERTIFICATIONS:
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Windows 2003
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - Windows 2003
MCDST - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
ITIL v3 Foundation Level
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Confidential- Conyers GA
Nov. 2009 - Feb. 2010 JUNIOR DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST
- Provided desktop support for 60 office & work from home employees.
- Provided on-site support for external clients.
- Researched feasibility of Windows 7 migration for entire organization.
- Researched feasibility of implementing a ticketing system for desktop support.
- Provided equipment & software recommendations for employees & clients.
Confidential- Atlanta GA
June 2009 - Nov. 2009 HELP DESK - LEAD
- Trained and mentored less technical help desk employees.
- Provided clients with support for point of sale computers and equipment.
- Assisted with the installation of point of sale computers and equipment.
- Troubleshot and solved network and internet connectivity issues.
- Created custom point of sale menus and product lists for clients.
Confidential- Atlanta GA
Jan. 2007 - April 2009 SENIOR DESKTOP SUPPORT ANALYST
- Supervised the desktop support group when management not present.
- Trained and mentored new desktop support hires.
- Created installation and support documents for software and applications.
- Evaluated support requests and assigned to the appropriate group or employee.
July 2005 - Jan. 2007 DESKTOP SUPPORT ANALYST
- Provided desktop support for over 2000 local and remote users.
- Troubleshot and repaired workstations and laptops.
- Provided support for over 300 licensed, freeware, and in-house applications.
- Assisted procurement group with hardware and software purchasing decisions.
- Worked with vendors to resolve technical problems with hardware or software.
Confidential- Roswell GA
March 2002 - March 2005 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN / NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
- Optimized server and network performance for 30 servers in 15 domains.
- Provided computer help desk support for 250 workstations.
- Troubleshot and repaired workstations, servers, and laptops.
- Installed operating systems, applications, patches, and updates.
- Protected against and eliminated computer viruses.
- Oversaw daily and weekly backup operations.
Confidential - Atlanta GA
May 1998 - Aug. 2001 MANAGER
Aug. 1996 - May 1998 ASSISTANT MANAGER
- Supervised and trained hundreds of volunteers.
- Hired, trained, and supervised employees.
- Planned and oversaw store expansion and renovation.
- Organized and implemented advertising campaigns.
- Anticipated and adapted to daily flux in donations and volunteers.
- Evaluated and priced donated merchandise for re-sale.
- Troubleshot and repaired computers for re-sale.
- Organized and implemented loss-prevention strategies.
- Oversaw daily store operations, reconciled daily deposits, and audited books.
Confidential - Atlanta GA
March 1996 - Aug. 1996 MANAGER
- Hired, trained, and supervised employees.
- Managed entire sales floor operations.
- Maintained weekly merchandise levels.
- Reconciled daily deposits and audited books.
SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated and organized.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Eager to learn, train, and accept new responsibilities.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Arts - Television Broadcasting