Sr. Lead Desktop Support Resume
Miami, FL
Qualification Highlights
- Information Technology
- Application Trainer
- Multi-Platform Networking
- Project Management
- Data Recovery
- Active Directory
Certifications MCP, MOUS Expert Level
Operation Systems Palm OS Windows 98, 2000, XP, Mac OS 6.x- 9.x, Mac OS X, Microsoft Server 2000/2003, NT 4.0 Server and Workstation, Exchange Server, Windows XP, Tivoli
Software General Office: Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, File Maker Pro, Quick Books, QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat
Tech Utilities: Ghost, Clean Slate, Deep Freeze, LanDesk, Visio
Legal: TimeMatters, Dameware, Coyote, DoubleTime
Educational: Excelsior Pinnacle
Professional Experience
Sr. Lead Desktop Support July 2009 – October 2009
Confidential, Miami FL
- Identifies needs for technical support, determines level of support warranted and provides support to end users, including LAN connectivity, hardware, software, network, printing and telephony issues
- Provides recommendations to management for the development of processes, policies and procedures
- Provides full, end-to-end user support and ensure system performance
Jr. Systems Administrator February 2009 - July 2009
Confidential, Miami, FL
- Assist with the installation of new systems and other computer hardware
- Assist with the administration of the Active Directory domain
- Assist with the installation and maintenance of software applications through the use of GPOs and scripting as designated by the supervisor
- Assist supervisor in providing technical assistance and guidance to faculty, staff, and students Troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions on supported systems
Mainframe Operator/Help Desk Support July 2006- August 2007
Miami Herald Miami, FL
- Kept critical Mainframe Systems operational 24/7 so that newspaper met required reporting, editing, publishing and delivery timelines; HP3000, Tivoli.
- Provided friendly, fast, and accurate helpdesk support for employees, worldwide.
- Created a method for remote users to stay connected to the newsroom by designing and constructing a VPN webpage. This project was successfully completed in one week.
Private Contractor October 2003- July 2006
Confidential, Canada
- Supplied efficient and professional technical support for law firms and doctor offices. Services included maintenance and repair on Server, Desktop, and Laptop computers; installation of software; SOHO network design, installation and maintenance; technical support for land and VoIP Phone systems.
- Improved law office functionality by designing and installing wireless computer network and upgraded system to MS NOS Server 2003.
- Recovered legal briefs, filings and other “lost” data from a crashed server allowing legal office to experience minimal “downtime.”
- Improved employee skills by providing quality training to legal secretaries, clerks, legal assistants, and lawyers on a variety of software products including Microsoft Office, TimeMatters, and legal scanning software.
Network Liaison November 2002-May 2003
Confidential, Florida
- Supplied critical and timely technical communication between the City of North Lauderdale and a local charter school.
- Equipped charter school with state-of-the-art instructional tools by implementing new technology throughout school.
- Established communication flow between the city and the school by setting up a network between the two entities.
Computer Support Specialist January 2000 -August 2002
Confidential Miami, Florida
- Managed and maintained a school-wide network of 400 Mac and PC clients in an NT environment, including maintenance of user accounts, server upgrades, routine service, and emergency repairs.
- As the Project Leader for upgrading, wiring, and installing multiple, school-wide computer labs, I successfully coordinated the efforts of several vendors and contractors and met all time-sensitive deadlines.
- Scheduled, created support materials, and conducted training for 150 faculty and staff members on software applications including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Enhanced teacher productivity by training teachers on a new electronic gradebook system.
- Provided friendly, fast, and accurate support for all technology users including students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Education
April 2009
B.A. International Relations
- Deans list 2 years in a row
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters -2005
Miami Childrens Hospital -2006