IT Operator / Program Manager

Posted on: 2011-03-07

Experience

Co-Owner / IT Operator / Program Manager

2008-current  Veronique’s Closet Resale, Online/ Virtual

  • Liaison to distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers
  • Responsible for developing and overseeing multiple projects directed towards fulfilling strategic business and organizational goals
  • Recruit, hire, and train all onsite and online employees through Gmail and Skype
  • Create and update training databases for capturing all company  changes
  • Assist in development of business website; responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Budget management; rectify any discrepancies
  • Successfully implemented launch of international sales campaign boosting sales by 10%; working directly with executive management
  • Effectively merged two stores enhancing sales and productivity by 6%

 

 

IT/ Records Inspector/Trainer

2006-2007  Iron Mountain, Collegeville, PA

  • Analyzed symptoms and defined solutions to customer’s technical problems through email
  • Provided over-the-phone technical support to customers to evaluate issues and assist in downloading .pst files, network backups, and PC/ network restores
  • Installed, uninstalled, tested, configured, and maintained PC and network backup software
  • Interviewed, obtained, and tracked customer information in order to prepare factual reports for management; increasing efficiency in providing service to customers
  • Promoted to on-floor trainer within 2 months of hire
  • Created training manuals and educated new and existing employees on backups, restores, and installs of vaults and servers increasing productivity and reducing customer complaints

 

 

Executive Management: IT, Operations,  Training

2002-2006  KSS Computers, Houston, TX

  • Remotely managed technicians ensuring maintenance of company standards and security
  • Effectively interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, directed, and evaluated team members, with a strong focus on the delivery of quality customer service
  • Traveled to on-site customer locations to evaluate, manage and maintain PCs, printers, wired/wireless networks, and software; eliminating potential vulnerabilities
  • Trained client managers and employees on PC, printers, and computer software systems through oral and written communication resulting in the retention of top paying buyers
  • Counseled management and personnel to improve problem-solving and decision-making throughout the company; building morale and employee retention
  • Maintained programs, policies, and procedures and ensured success of ongoing project(s)
  • Retained liaison with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers resulting in continued cost reduction for the company

 

 

Level 2 Technical Support Representative/ Trainer

2004-2006  Retriever Payment Systems, Houston, TX

  • Conducted inbound/ outbound technical support calls to high end customers; ensuring and building retention by 15%
  • Prepared concise reports of all incidents and resolutions
  • Promoted to tier two technical representative and trainer within 6 months of hire
  • Implemented training courses for employees; speeding profitability and maintaining security standards
  Education

 

Keller Graduate School of Management, Houston, TX

2011-present

  • Pursuing Masters in Public Administration
  • Minor in Healthcare Management

Keller Graduate School of Management, Houston, TX

2008-2010

  • Masters in Information Systems
  • Minor in Project Management

Devry University, Houston, TX

2007-2008

  • Bachelors of Science in Technical Management

North Harris Community College, Houston, TX

2004-2006

  • Associates in Computer Application Support Specialization
  Qualifications

 

 

Staffing / Personnel Training
Administration/Operations/Finance

Customer Service

Business Development

Quality Assurance

Distribution

Photoshop

 

 

Project Planning and Execution

Team Building/ Supervision

Inventory Control

Technical Service

Strategic Planning

Personnel Motivation Programs

Microsoft Office 2003/XP/2007