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James Howard

Hattiesburg

Summary

Proficient System Administrator with 7 years of experience supporting thousands of customers over 3 large enterprises. Proven efficiency with an ability to quickly learn and navigate any computer software program.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Desk Analyst

Cayuse Commercial
01.2024 - Current
  • Answered phone calls to assist with users
  • Provided technical support to users
  • Documented users issues and solutions using the ServiceNow ticketing system
  • Assisted co-workers with technical questions and collaborated to reach an effective solution
  • Created PowerShell scripts to increase efficiency and streamline the workflow
  • Created several knowledge documents to assist coworkers with troubleshooting
  • Managed the creation and modification of multiple M365 Objects, such as mailboxes and distribution lists
  • Managed users accounts and made modifications when either requested or necessary

Virtual Service Technician

ADT Solar
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Brought forth excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Used my excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve cases efficiently
  • Worked diligently to solve high priority cases in a timely manner
  • Used Salesforce to manage opportunities, projects and cases
  • Operated within a team to come to solutions regarding more technical cases
  • Built a strong working knowledge of the company procedures and protocols
  • Provided customers with quality assistance through phone calls, emails, and internet chats

System Administrator Lead

SalientCRGT/GovCIO
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues and superiors
  • Developed multiple notification systems to streamline efficiency
  • Assisted in multiple Enterprise projects, including migrating mailboxes to M365 and migrating GFE Macbooks to a new management system
  • Managed multiple ServiceNow Queues
  • Created incentive programs to increase workplace productivity within my team
  • Developed a training program to train new hires on more advanced support methods
  • Created and maintained a vast Knowledge Base which was used by the entire Service Desk
  • Fielded more advanced questions from my team and provided answers along with additional troubleshooting steps

System Administrator

SalientCRGT
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Brought forth a self-motivated attitude
  • Answered phone calls and assisted customers with software/hardware issues
  • Managed users access to shared mailboxes, Distribution List, and Security Groups
  • Created Powershell scripts to be used by Tier 2 agents to better assist users
  • Worked user submitted tickets that deal with specific software issues
  • Assisted Tier 1 agents with any technical questions they had while dealing with users

Service Desk Agent

PSCI
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Answering phone calls to assist users
  • Providing technical support for users
  • Recording and work Service Desk tickets
  • Solving technical issues involving hardware/software
  • Working individual ticket queues as well as the primary Service Desk queue
  • Assisting other SD agents with technical questions

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Computer Networking

Pearl River Community College
05.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Poplarville High Schoole
05.2014

Skills

  • Windows
  • Fast Learner
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Technical Support

Timeline

Service Desk Analyst

Cayuse Commercial
01.2024 - Current

Virtual Service Technician

ADT Solar
03.2022 - 12.2023

System Administrator Lead

SalientCRGT/GovCIO
03.2020 - 02.2022

System Administrator

SalientCRGT
05.2018 - 03.2020

Service Desk Agent

PSCI
07.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Poplarville High Schoole

Associates of Applied Science - Computer Networking

Pearl River Community College
James Howard