Desktop Support Specialist Resume Profile
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A Resourceful, quick learner with excellent problem-solving skills and a proven ability to prioritize multiple requests for services and resources.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive working knowledge of Windows Server NT/2000/2003 hardware and software
- installations maintenance Windows data migration, new server builds, and
- deployment. Expert knowledge of Desktop Windows O/S including performance tuning,
- security, desktop support including hardware and software applications, command line
- scripting and various remote control tools and desktop utilities.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Hardware: Dell Server Hardware DLT / DLT1/LTO2 Backup tape drives, miscellaneous
- PC hardware, Laptops/Notebooks.
- Operating Systems: Windows Server NT/2000/2003, Microsoft Vista RC , Windows NT
- Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows 9x, DOS
- and OS/2.
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 2000/2003, Windows NTBackup, Symantec Antivirus,
- Microsoft SUS/WSUS , Microsoft Resource Kits NT/2000/2003/XP.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential
As a self employed technician, I address the most common issues impacting computer performance by:
- Recommending backup solutions
- Download install Windows updates
- Install new software or hardware
- Suggesting low-cost ways to upgrade disk storage and memory.
- Identifying security vulnerabilities such as outdated virus definitions, the absence of firewall software, and lack of e-mail filters etc.
- Set up user accounts, access controls, passwords
- Uninstall unwanted programs
- Optimize settings clean-up system for peak performance
- Cleaning out system clutter and eliminating unnecessary files..
- Organizing files on hard drives by defragmenting files.
Confidential
Network Administrator / Desktop Support Specialist
- Primary responsibility is for a timely response to individual users who are experiencing IT problems including the investigation and resolution of hardware, software, networking or communication problems and issues.
- Installed, upgraded and maintained the facility's server, server peripherals, server applications and operating systems including Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2003.
- Responsible for routine server maintenance, monitoring, anti-virus, backups, perform restore requests, and correct restart backup failures.
- Managed, operated and supported Local Area Network operations, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, WINS and DHCP.
- Install, upgrade, and configure network printing, user's network accounts, directory structures, security rights and files services.
- Implemented and managed patching solutions SUS and WSUS for Servers and Desktops on-site and at three other facilities.
- Developed scripts BATCH to automate schedule support processes software distribution Windows backups saving the district 15,000 without having to by expensive backup software Windows services backups and routine server maintenance.
- Provided desktop support for laptops, desktops, printers and peripherals on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP platforms including profile management.
- Installed, upgraded and maintained the facility's desktop application software utilizing packaging applications and command line scripting.
- Created software images for desktops and laptop computers and deployed using Symantec Ghost.
Confidential
Network/Hardware Technician
- Provided first line systems support for voice and data communication to all VNA of Delaware Valley's locations, assuring that system down time is minimized.
- Monitored telecommunications software Meridian Voice Mail Nortel PBX Telephone systems conducted T1 and ISDN line checks tested CSU/DSU switches and monitored power surges.
- Coordinated all PC and hardware installations with Facilities Management.
- Rotated tapes assured network, WAN and RS-6000 backups were completed successfully.
- Installed and maintained all file server applications adding new users as required.
- Assured system data security. Assisted in coordinating and scheduling user applications training.
- Provided user Help Desk support - trouble-shot PC and phone system problems performed diagnostics and made repairs.
- Contacted maintenance contract vendors for repairs.
