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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a level three PC Technician where I can utilize my networking and PC skills.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Art Institute Of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 12/1997 – 12/2002

             End User Support Specialist

Coordinated and assisted with Technical Support for users

·        upgraded, configured and repaired new and existing Dell and HP computers

1.      Replaced and installed hard drives, Network cards and Memory modules

2.      Create Disk Images using Drive Image and Norton Ghost

·        Installed, configured and supported software on PC's

1.      Microsoft Windows 9.X through Windows XP Professional

2.      Microsoft Office 95 through XP

3.      Eudora, Outlook, Outlook Express Email Clients

4.       Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Internet browsers

5.      Novell Netware Client

 Assisted with networking duties

·        Created user groups and accounts

1.      Using Novell Netware admin console and Console One utility

·        Maintained user and department resource security

1.      Using Novell Netware admin console and Console One utility

·        Installed and configured network printers and user workstations

1.      Using Novell Netware Clients

2.      Using Novell Netware admin console

3.      HP jet direct software

·        Network support levels one and two

1.      Create any user accounts or department resources with Novell

2.      Monitor Server Utilization With Novell 5.0 through 6.0

Assisted with Mac Support

·        Daily technical support

1.      Supported Connectivity issues

2.      Supported File Sharing issues

3.      Replaced and installed hard drives, Network cards and Memory modules

·        Installed and upgraded Mac operating systems, software and hardware

1.      Mac operating systems 8.0 through 9.2 and Norton Antivirus

2.      Configured Eudora, Outlook and Outlook express email clients

3.      Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator

Accomplishments

Ø      Aided in establishing school helpdesk line

Ø      Promoted from level one to level three pc technician

Ø      Assisted in Mac data migration to Windows 2000 Server

1.      Using Extreme Z Software

Lake View High School, Chicago, IL, 10/1997 - 12/1997

Assistant Technology Coordinator    

       Technical Support

·        Installed software and hardware

1.      Replaced and installed hard drives, Network cards, Memory modules

2.      Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator

3.      Microsoft Office 95

·        Setup, configured and upgraded hardware for new Pc's and Lab Pc’s

1.      Replaced and installed hard drives, Network cards and Memory modules

2.      Downloaded Pc images using Norton Ghost imaging software

·        Maintained computers in labs and offices using imaging software and from base format

1.      Used Norton Ghost to create base image of

2.      Reimaged Lab computers with Norton Ghost 

 

Accomplishments 

Ø Reduced user and lab downtime and response time by ten percent

 

 

EDUCATION

 

 National-Louis University, Chicago, IL

B.S., Computer Information Systems Management, 1997

 

LANGUAGES

  

Fluent in English and Spanish

 

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

    

Software

 

Windows 9.X, through XP                         Configured and installed on desktops and laptops for use on the 

                                                                  Network, supported any issues with operating system and installed

                                                                  any needed Patches also gave user training on how to use.

                                                                                                                                                      

Macintosh OS 7.6 through 9.2                   Configured and installed on desktops for use on the network  

                                                                  supported   any issues with operating system and installed any needed 

                                                                  Patches                                          

                                                                 

 

Eudora, Outlook Express, Outlook            Configured and installed of email clients to be used at different

                                                                  Locations, Supported any issues with Email clients and installed any 

                                                                  Needed   Patches. Also gave user training on how to use   

                                                                                                                                       

Microsoft Office 97 through XP                  installed and configured on desktops and laptops set user preferences   

                                                                  And Company settings also supported any issues with office also gave

                                                                  User training.     

                                      

Internet Explorer                                         installed and configured browsers for use on desktops                     

And Netscape Navigator                             and  laptops Configured with user preferences. Also troubleshoot any 

                                                                   Issues with Browsers also gave user training                 

                

 

Novell 5.0 trough 6.                                   Used to monitor issues with servers and monitor utilization also created

                                                                  And maintained user Accounts using Novell Console One.

 

ProComm Plus                                         used to communicate with PBX boxes in different locations to collect call

                                                                Data from all locations. To check status of other PBX boxes from any

                                                                Locations

 

Norton Ghost and Drive image                  Used to create base images for large role out of pc’s and cut down on

                                                                 Rebuild time

 

Tci Credit Retriever                                   Installed, configured, administered and supported software used to 

                                                                 Track Default Student’s accounts

 

         Citrix                                                Install configured and supported on user laptops and desktops for

                                                                 Remote Access.   

 

People Soft                                                Installed, configured and supported on user desktops and Laptops

                                                                  According to department standards

                                                               

Hardware

 

Compaq                                                     Desktops and Armada Laptops

 

Hewlett-Packard                                         Biros, Vectras and E-PC’s, Ink-jet Printers, LaserJet Printers, Scanners 

                                                                   Tape back-up cradles

 

Dell Computers                                           Precision, OptiPlex, and Dimension Desktops along with Latitude 

                                                                  And Inspiron laptops

 

Gateway Computers                                  Desktop and Laptop Models

 

Cannon                                                      laser and inkjet printers

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST