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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
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Networking:
Novell NetWare, Microsoft Networking, TCP/IP, IP Configuration, Installation of PCI & ISA cards

Operating Systems:
Windows 3.11, 95, 98, NT, Me, MAC OS 8+

Software:
Microsoft Office 97: MS Office Suite 97 & 2000, WordPerfect Suite, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator, Bendata: Heat Call Logging, Tivoli Problem Management, Pegasus Mail, OnTime Scheduling Software

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Helpdesk Coordinator & Trainer, January 2000 - December 2000
University of Southern Maine, Software Services, Portland, ME
  • Manage team of eight Helpdesk Consultants including hiring, scheduling and supervision.
  • Provide network, software and hardware second-level support to customers.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures improving call center efficiency.
  • Coordinate policy and procedure communication with all technology departments.
  • Conceptualize and execute complete training program including creation and documentation of all training program components.
  • Organize and instruct software workshops.

Computer Systems Manager, December 1999 - August 2000
Maine Balsam Fir Products, Inc., West Paris, ME

  • Management of all technical operations, improvements and maintenance.
  • Manage budget for software and equiptment purchases.
  • Development and maintenance company databases and all other software and systems.
  • Extensive training of company members with various software applications.

Computer Help Desk Associate Level II, September 1999 - January 2000
University of Southern Maine: Software Services, Portland, ME

  • Answered computer phone-support line.
  • Provided computer lab software support.
  • Offered walk-in support including software installation and setup.

Owner, January 1999 - February 2000
Foster Computer Consulting Services, Portland, ME

  • Managed business start-up processes.
  • Set-up and development of small networks.
  • Performed technical reviews and purchase consulting to small businesses.
  • Designed custom database management systems with MS Access.
 
 
 
EDUCATION
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University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Pursuing BS in Business/Computer Information Systems
 
 
 
LEADERSHIP
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  • Chapter President - Northern New England Help Desk Institute
  • Eagle Rank Boy Scout
 
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  Last Updated January 27, 2001