Paul Watkins
3210 W. Still Hill Dr.
McHenry, IL. 60050
(815) 981-1182
pchelp@gnulife.com


OBJECTIVE:

Most of my 25+ year career in the IT world has been as a Desktop Support technician. I love helping people fix their computer problems and showing them how to use their computers to be more productive. In August of 2013 I completed my formal career and am currently semi-retired. I have been trying to get my own computer repair/training business going, but have concluded, regardless of my technical skills, I am not a businessman. So I am looking for another part time or full time position.

QUALIFICATIONS

25+ years experience in Information Technology support.

Particularly skilled in troubleshooting, communicating, and training to provide superior service.

Successful in meeting and resolving technical challenges to meet customers’ needs.

Expert in MS desktop OS's (DOS - Win10), MS Office, MS Outlook, I.E., and Firefox, as well as many other apps. Also an expert in Debian/Ubuntu Linux Desktop and Server. Proficient with Apple OSx also.


EMPLOYMENT

08/13 - current    gNulife Technology (self-employed)

Owner/Operator - Computer repair, maintenance, and training; both local and remote

03/26/12 – 08/30/13 Kantarmedia/SRDS

Jr. System Administrator.- Combination of Linux Admin, Windows Admin, Network Admin, and Desktop Support

05/11-12/11 Kforce @ JP Morgan Chase

Client Application Support Rep.- Technical support for custom software used by JPMC customers.

09/09-03/10 Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.

Technical Customer Support Representative - Remote support for custom perinatal computer systems in hospital Labor and Delivery units.

02/08-08/08 VisionIT (contracted to EDS @ United Airlines)

Linux Desktop Support - Maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade about 500 local and remote Linux workstations

05/06-06/07 Make Corp. (contracted to VW Credit)

Help desk Tech. Rep.- Hardware and software support for approximately 500 XP workstations, Active Directory domain, Exchange/Outlook mail system, MS Office suite, and various other applications.

09/05-03/06 TekSystems (contracted to UOP)

Desktop Support Tech - Troubleshoot/maintain/upgrade PC hardware and software on Windows NT/W2k/XP workstations in an Active Directory domain using MS Office suite, Outlook/Exchange email system, Remedy ticketing system, Ghost imaging, Altiris package distribution, and various other applications.

11/95-02/05 PNC Mortgage/IBM Global Services (Originally PNC Mortgage, outsourced to IBM last three years)

Desk side Support Tech - Troubleshoot/maintain/upgrade PC hardware and software on approximately 2000 Windows XP workstations in an Active Directory domain with Outlook/Exchange email system, MS Office suite, Remedy Ticketing system, PQ Drive Image, and various other applications.


EDUCATION

Certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional, A+

Software Training: MS Office, Lotus Notes

Misc. classwork: Basic Programming, Programming Logic, Intro to Database (DbaseIII+), Intro to Unix, Intro to Networking Fundamentals, Intro to Local Area Networks, “Install, Configure, Troubleshoot Linux” seminar

College: 1970-1973 Christian Education Diploma, Moody Bible Institute