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Neil Patterson
Curriculum Vitae :: Customer Support Specialist for Baycare.
(CV Updated April 4, 2023)
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Who is Neil and what is this site about?

Neil is a skilled Network/Server/Workstation support tech and technical customer service professional, who would be well suited in a variety of technical customer service roles. He is interested in relocating to either a central New York area, or an Eastern TN area, with the support dept of another large top-rated Medical Service Organization with active culture, reasonable compensation and excellent benefits. (Full or Part time). Neil is also considering any well paid remote admin support positions available where top customer service, responsible follow-through and timely technical abilities are valued.

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Neil's CV/Résumé: PDF - Word - Web (Dated: April 4, 2023)

I am thinking about taking another technical/medical role in a new state.

I miss having a milder climate than "always hot" Florida. I've lived in TN and NY previously and enjoyed the climate in both.

  • March 30 2020 - May 28 2022 (present) - WFH for BayCare, due to the COVID-19 Response.
  • May 20 2019 - Started at BayCare as a Technical Support Specialist. FT Training for 6 weeks, then begin a PT schedule.
  • Jan 1 2020 - Beginning to look for new Job, not willing to take another long term contract, prefer to find regular position in the medical industry.
  • Dec 31 2018, Successfully completed a 3 year contract with IBM providing world class global support for GBT Migration/Seperation from AmEx Network.
  • Over 30 years of professional experience, remotely & in person. Positive, solution-focused and thorough with an eye on conserving assets while ensuring quality results and documenting processes.
  • World-Class customer service training resulting in consistent 100% positive client feedback, and frequent recognition for rapid resolutions and superior service / customer handling.
  • A reputation for volunteering, high sustained quality & productivity levels, exceeding client expectations and consistently being among the top 20% of active, involved team members.
Core Proficiencies

Expert: Windows-based Laptop, desktop and server support and repair (Break - Fix), Computer / Network troubleshooting, Technical Customer Service, Technical support, and Sales support. Network and Internet support and diagnostics, Empathy, Documentation, and Hardware installation.
Adept: Organization, Technical and Customer Service Training, Microsoft Windows AD administration, Remote Support tools like RDP, Connectwise and Bomgar, VPN support, Sysinternals, Wireshark, Adobe & Office 365 administration, ServiceNow user (jr admin), Malware detection/removal, Point-of-Sale systems. Training, Surveys and Planning.
Familiar: VMware, Citrix, Cisco, Cabling, and Cloud technologies. Technical Writing, editing and proofreading. UI Webdev, Graphics, PHP, SEO and a bit of Javascript.

Other Skill sets, not readily apparent.

Technical Skills
  • Computer / Network Troubleshooting
  • Windows-Based PC Repair
  • Technical Customer Service
  • Desktop Support
  • Point-of-Sale Systems
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Installation
  • Laptop/Desktop/Server Repair
  • Surveying and Consulting
Soft Skills
  • Windows server Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Remote support
  • Graphic Design
  • VPN Diagnostics / Support
  • Adobe / Office365 admin
  • Malware Detection/Removal
  • Documentation / Writing
  • Empathy / Compassion
  • Organization
About me.

Reliable, Innovative and resourceful technician, writer, analyst and engineer. 30 years of experience in supporting and assisting clients across multiple industries, including residential, retail, travel and hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, and healthcare. Strong background in Microsoft software, third-party and hardware support. Proven history of thorough documentation, successful project completion, and client satisfaction.

Regarding ITIL, I'm not certified. However, I'm aware of, and feel that I've always been a practioner of, these essential paradigms:
  • Focus on value
  • Design for experience
  • Start where you are
  • Work holistically
  • Progress iteratively
  • Observe directly
  • Be transparent
  • Collaborate
  • Keep it simple

Highly skilled in working through and resolving technical issues with non-technical and irate clients. In consulting roles, worked alongside leadership to explore and document challenges and improve existing processes to reduce recurring issues, improving efficiency in the organization. Engagements have included Onsite work, as well as remote support, and travel up to 100% in some roles.

I love helping People get a grasp on Technology.

I have excellent people skills and view customer satisfaction as my real goal. I can handle difficult clients and volatile situations, working with support staff and the client, focusing on resolving the problem and obtaining a positive result. I strive to give the swiftest, most accurate service while providing clear communication, and creating thorough documentation at every step.

Fortune 500 Companies that I have worked for.
F500 Ranking, length of employment and when.

#34 3 Years
1/2016-12/2018
#35 2 Years
1/2004-5/2005
#119 2 Years
6/1999-6/2001
#83 2 Years
1996-1998

Neil's CV/Résumé: PDF - Word - Web (Dated: April 4, 2023)
In Summary...
30 years of Technical Experience
With networked Windows PCs, Technology and the Internet.
Proven Documentation
Thorough Notes, Content Creation, Editing and Proofing.
Problem Ownership
Dedicated to following through on (and resolving) issues
Team Player
Helping one another makes everything easier, especially leveraging skill sets.

Thanks again for visiting my career site! I hope to be working with you soon.

Fast Factoids
  • Age: 54
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Residence: Tampa, FL
  • Weight: 250
  • 1st Lang: English
  • Citizen: USA
  • 2nd Lang: Spanish
  • EOE Race: Caucasian
  • Veteran No
  • Employed: BayCare
  • Disabled: No

Other personal adjectives: Calm, Confident, and Capable. Observant, Courteous, Tactful, Relaxed, easy to talk to, yet focused. Funny, Likeable, Genuine. Transparent, Enthusiastic, and Dedicated. (wordy, boring, obsessive... lol)

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Cover Letters
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Open a cover letter:
Desktop Tech - Testing. - Basic Tech Writing - Detailed Tech Writing.



Hello!

I was interested to see your job posting for a Support Technician, and would like to learn more about this opportunity. Perhaps your firm could benefit from the services of a seasoned IT support tech with 30 years of experience in Technical Customer Service?

Regarding my qualifications, I have;

> Excellent organizational, people and technical skills, to leverage for your company,
> A flair for translating highly complex technical information into terms and concepts that end users can readily relate to,
> Continued to train myself (and others) in the configuration and maintenance of Microsoft's current OS platforms and Software,
> Worked with many technologies that I have never seen before (while performing for Tech Services like Field Nation and OnForce), but invariably achieved resolution, leveraging Previous Experience, Search Engines and the Assistance of L3 Support,
> Leveraged my customer service skills by focusing on client issues, making previously upset customers happy, by empathizing and working closely with them to resolve their technical problems.

This is my Passion; If you need a Tech Savvy Customer Service Professional, I'm very comfortable helping all levels of people and working through their technical issues, on the phone as well as via remote, in person, and on-site. I take pride in handling customers quickly and appropriately, focusing on resolving their problems and difficulties, as quickly as economically possible. I'm adaptable and trainable, and I love learning new techniques and technology.

I'm interested in securing a position with a stable firm and a large user base. I'm willing to work on-site, remotely, and travel to 50%.


Professionally Yours,

Neil Patterson
neil@neilpatterson.info

Open a cover letter:
Desktop Tech - Testing. - Basic Tech Writing - Detailed Tech Writing.


Other Skill sets, not readily apparent.

Technical Skills
  • Computer / Network Troubleshooting
  • Windows-Based PC Repair
  • Technical Customer Service
  • Desktop Support
  • Point-of-Sale Systems
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Installation
  • Laptop/Desktop/Server Repair
  • Surveying and Consulting
Soft Skills
  • Windows server Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Remote support
  • Graphic Design
  • VPN Diagnostics / Support
  • Adobe / Office365 admin
  • Malware Detection/Removal
  • Documentation / Writing
  • Empathy / Compassion
  • Organization
Resume SPOTLIGHT

Neil's CV/Résumé: PDF - Word - Web (Dated: April 4, 2023)
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Experience
2019-Pres
Tech Support Specialist (PT)
BayCare

Providing Specialized Remote Support as part of a team of 30.

2016-2018
L2 Deskside Support
IBM

Provided Remote Level 2 Support as part of a team of 8-12 during Microsoft Domain Migration for Global Business Travel's 14,000 employees separating from American Express's Network.

2008 - 2016
Manager
Expertek Computer Services

A small PC service business that specialized PC repair and Networking equipment sales and support for home-bound users and small business. When Expertek was sold, there were over 2000 clients accumulated in the Database (which was only 3 years old).

2006 - 2019
Independent IT Contractor
OnForce

OnForce is a contracting website for quick jobs, emergency technician needed onsite. Same day kind of jobs that leverage my Customer Service and Technical skills.

Education
1992 - 1994
St. Petersburg Junior College
Clearwater, FL

Coursework - Networking, Web Development

2000
Microsoft Certifications
Clearwater, FL

Some classwork, and mostly Self-Paced Study, culminating in an MCSE in 2000

2012
Self-Paced Study
Memphis, TN

Learned how to develop websites with PHP and JavaScript

2019 - Present
Self-Paced Study
Tampa, FL

Exploring the many avenues of learning Cloud Development using Amazon Web Services.


Neil's CV/Résumé: PDF - Word - Web (Dated: April 4, 2023)
Fortune 500 Companies that I have worked for.
F500 Ranking, length of employment and when.

#34 3 Years
1/2016-12/2018
#35 2 Years
1/2004-5/2005
#119 2 Years
6/1999-6/2001
#83 2 Years
1996-1998
In Summary...
30 years of Technical Experience
With networked Windows PCs, Technology and the Internet.
Proven Documentation
Thorough Notes, Content Creation, Editing and Proofing.
Problem Ownership
Dedicated to following through on (and resolving) issues
Team Player
Helping one another makes everything easier, especially leveraging skill sets.
Bonus Showcase
Office Environments
Composite Background
YinYang in Blue Gel
Animated Gif
Payment Arrangements
Transparent PNG
Dust out your laptop
YouTube Video
3 J's in a Celtic Knot
Tileable Background
G & R Services
Responsive HTML5 Website Design
Clean your keyboard
YouTube Video
3D Spinning Circles
Animated GIF
3D Cubes
Tileable Background
Expertek
Database-enabled Website design
InsightCares
Report from yournextstep.com
OnForce
Pic Updated: March 25, 2019
Technical Writing examples
Examples of Neil's writing, on Expertek.us
Pick a tip on the site, 99% were written, edited and proofread by Neil, and the author will show on each article.
Get in Touch
  • Address . . . . . Tampa, FL
  • Email . . . . . neil@neilpatterson.info
  • Phone . . . . . +813 812 00xx
  • Employed . . . . . BayCare
Please, Feel free to EMAIL me.
Neil@neilpatterson.info