James Richards
Technical Support / Help Desk
719-888-9122| richardsjamesw@gmail.com |Las Vegas, NV 89169
LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrichards1982
Github
Portfolio - https://jwrichards1982.github.io/portfolio
SUMMARY
Organized and dedicated Technical Support Agent with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA A+ lifetime (2001), C.E. 2014 - 2017
Microsoft Office User Specialist (M.O.U.S.) certificate. (2000)
Business Office Technology vocation certificate. (2000)
SKILLS
Computer Support
Technical / Customer Support
Active Listening
Active Directory
Service Now
Servers
Routers
Switches
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Windows XP - 11
Linux / MacOS
WORK HISTORY
DXC Technology, Las Vegas, NV (contract complete) Remote Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
Help Desk Analyst
First line Help Desk support for DoD contractor Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney.
Image computers with SCCM.
Responsible for all aspects of desktop system configuration, performance, and functionality
Attempt First Call Resolution before handing off to Tier 2 or proper department for resolution.
Proper handling of escalations and access requests.
Update status, resolution, and SLA compliance in ServiceNow tickets.
Resolve end user LAN, network, and printer issues.
Support Windows 7, 10, MS Office 2016, Outlook, Auto Cad 2015
Managed and maintained user accounts on Active Directory and Office 635.
Robert Half International, Las Vegas, NV (contract complete) Nov 2021 – Oct 2022
Help Desk
Managed and maintained user accounts on Active Directory and Office 635 for a leading, Fortune 500 financial firm, LPL Financial.
Instrumental in training and leading a new group of advisors handling a new support program for LPL.
Support local and remote Windows 7, 10, MS Office 2016, Google for Business. Office 365
Managed racks, fixing hardware, server, and switch issues.
Consistently received positive reviews and praise from LPL Financial, their financial advisors and customers.
Barclay's Bank, Las Vegas, NV (contract complete) Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
Technical Support
Trained Barclay’s first, fully work from home group of new hires on equipment setup, usage, and login.
Completed inventory tracking of all equipment in the building ahead of schedule.
Successfully completed a recycling vendor negotiation.
Venetian Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV (contract complete) Jul 2021 – Sep 2021
Migration Support
Setup and configure new users on Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator, Apple MDM and Office 365 on laptops and devices during sale of The Venetian.
Completed migration of all Venetian staff to new services two months ahead of schedule.
C3 / Everise, Las Vegas, NV (contract complete) Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
Technical Support
Consistently met SLA set by eero.com for customer interaction and resolutions in a work from home setting, without constant managerial oversight.
Earned the top scores in my team for customer feedback and satisfaction surveys.
IPGARD, Las Vegas, NV Feb 2020 – Jun 2020
Technical Support Manager
Helped gain NIAP certification for all products and network security,
Completed inventory of all equipment in the building and developed a complete SOP of IT operations
Made the IT Department useful and efficient in bolstering the companies objectives and prosperity.
Asurion, Las Vegas, NV Jun 2019 – Feb 2020
Verizon Tech Coach
In-bound call center technical support for Verizon Wireless customers
Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality. Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns, including device upgrades or additional accessories if needed.
DTT / DTiQ, Las Vegas, NV Jul 2013 – Apr 2019
Technical Support Representative
Provided technical and customer support for DTiQ clients and businesses with POS integrated video surveillance and recording equipment.
Increased successful Loss Prevention for clients, handling sensitive documentation and video/audio evidence, processed delivered in a timely manner.
Resolved remote connectivity and hardware problems with various third-party switches, routers, and devices.
EDUCATION
High Tech Institute - Phoenix, Arizona
Associate degree: Information Technology (Not completed)
Roswell Job Corps – Eastern New Mexico University Roswell, New Mexico
High School Diploma