Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Blake Howard

Decherd

Summary

Dependable professional with several years of helpdesk experience. Successfully assists end-users with complex technical issues. Communicates complicated concepts clearly and professionally handles wide-ranging questions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Technician

FleetCor
Brentwood
06.2018 - Current
IT Administrator.

FLEETCOR - Brentwood, TN, July 2018 to Present.

Handled password resets and managed file group assignments in Active Directory.

Enhanced Avaya Experience through innovative solutions.

Handled tasks involving Entrust and Okta solutions.

Acquired skills in diagnosing and addressing complications with Cisco Anyconnect.

Experienced in diagnosing and fixing problems on AS400 platforms.

Enhanced expertise in utilizing ServiceNow ticketing systems.

Performed hardware repair for various desktop and laptop models.

Resolved technical issues with Windows 10 and 11 systems.

Facilitated secure access through effective deployment of Bitlocker Recovery.

Maintained Citrix servers, ensuring optimal performance.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 2019.

Facilitated technical troubleshooting remotely with Go TO assist.

Acquired hands-on experience with OKTA token integration.

Field Service Technician

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Nashville
01.2013 - 06.2018
Field Technician.

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance - Nashville, TN, 2013 to June 2018.

  • Creating Windows 10 images.
  • BitLocker MBAM setup.
  • Active Directory (password resets, adding computers to the domain).
  • Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • Traveling from clinics in Murfreesboro to Clarksville.
  • ShoreTel Telecom experience.
  • Printer, scanner, and EHR experience.

Repair Technician

Alorica
La Vergne
01.2012 - 02.2013
Repair Technician (Full-Time)

Alorica, Inc - Lavergne, TN, US, January 2012 to April 2013.

  • Used diagnostic tools to assess and monitor computer systems.
  • Verified audio and visual system efficiency.
  • Inspected processor performance.
  • Maintained records of hardware issues and performance.
  • Maintain product safety through proper handling, moving, and storage of merchandise.
  • Ensures compliance with company policy and product service best practice routines.
  • Virtualization: MS Terminal Server 2008.

Education

Network Support Administration - Information Technology

Daymar Institute
Murfreesboro, TN
10-2011

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Windows support
  • Hardware repair
  • ServiceNow ticketing
  • Password management
  • Client support
  • Network configuration
  • Systems maintenance
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Helpdesk services
  • Remote support

Affiliations

  • Farming (Chickens preferrably)
  • Playing basketball
  • Currently serving in the US Army

Accomplishments

  • 2 Army Achievement Medals
  • 2 Foreign Airborne Jump wings (Paratrooper)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Technician

FleetCor
06.2018 - Current

Field Service Technician

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
01.2013 - 06.2018

Repair Technician

Alorica
01.2012 - 02.2013

Network Support Administration - Information Technology

Daymar Institute
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