Technical Support Professional
Technical Support Specialist with 15+ years’ experience providing customer care and handling office management
and technical support duties. Highly motivated and dependable with capability to maintain flexibility and adapt quickly to new tasks and environments. Compassionate, approachable, team player who is committed to serving others at the highest level possible. Known for unique ability to build rapport with both coworkers and customers and make people feel welcome and valued. Capacity to think out of the box to analyze procedures for better efficiency to save time and resources. Skilled at working in fast-paced, complex environments. Excellent written and verbal communication.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service | Operations Management | Account Management | Problem Solving
Guest Retention | Word Processing | Service Delivery | Conflict Resolution | Quality Assurance
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Azure Active Directory administration | Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Office | Microsoft 365 administration | Adobe Creative Cloud Suite | PC & Laptop setup and repair | PBX Phone system administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
IT Helpdesk Technician December 2022 – Present
Eviation Aircraft, Arlington, WA
Customer Service Specialist April 2022 – December 2022
Allstate Insurance, Arlington, WA
Ensure that customers make buying decisions armed with the right amount of information.
Analyze customer’s complaints and recommend solutions.
Take S.O.S calls from clients that have been involved in an accident, vehicle breakdown, or clients who need assistance with their vehicles and mobilizing help for such clients.
Communicate changes or adjustment in policies to clients.
Customer Service Specialist/Ebay Sales May 2021 – April 2022
CMR Auto Recycling, Marysville, WA
Automotive and Electronics recycling company serving Snohomish County
Oversee the front counter sales and handle customer service calls
Source vehicle parts based on customer requests and field general recycle questions
Coordinate the listing, packing and shipping of all eBay sales items using Car-Part.com software
Manage all recycling lot inventory and pricing incoming vehicle parts
Office Manager/Sales Jan 2015 – May 2021
Sound Finish, Arlington, WA
Locally owned custom cabinet painting business
Project manager for 8-10 projects per month ranging in the $7,000 to $20,000 price range
Handled accounts payable and payroll duties for office and on-site crews
Met with customers in their homes and provided estimates for cabinet painting projects
Oversaw office and maintained product inventory
Senior Field Services Tech/Software Specialist Feb 2009 – Jan 2015
Neopost Northwest, Tukwila, WA
International automation company providing mailing equipment and business process automation
Installed and repaired postage machines/document handling equipment/shipping software solutions
Resolved technical and mechanical issues with the equipment and provided hands on training
Setup shipping software, asset tracking software and bulk mail software
Trained end-users and provided technical support via remote desktop software and on-site service
Tech Support/Low Voltage Electrical Apprentice Aug 2008 – Jan 2009
Wipliance, Bellevue, WA
Regional home and commercial automation services business
Connected, calibrated, and tested home theater equipment, Wi-Fi networks, home automation and security systems
Troubleshooted and repaired PC hardware/software, network and communication issues
Tech Support/Publications Coordinator Jan 2001 – Aug 2008
NW Ministry Network, Snoqualmie, WA
Regional ministry connecting network of church leaders
Diagnosed and resolved PC hardware/software, network and communication issues
Worked with Tier 2 IT to resolve Microsoft Exchange issues
Coordinated maintenance of all office machines (copiers, fax, phones, A/V equipment and mail machinery)
Installed and trained users on Cisco VPN software on laptops, set up and maintained daily backup software
Administered website (content based, non-HTML) and created PowerPoint presentations
Designed print material, coordinated offset print jobs and completed bulk mailings
EDUCATION
Everett Community College, Everett, WA
Course Work: Multi-media production
Marysville Pilchuck High School, Marysville, WA
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS
A+ Certification (In Process)
HONORS & AWARDS
Premier Performers – Service award
Awarded to top 25 Field Service Technicians in the entire Neopost USA organization based on outstanding service call statistics and supervisor recommendation
To contact this candidate email tkolson@gmail.com