Ebony Crystal Adams
610 Comal Run, Hutto, TX-,-SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of extensive experience in providing direct and remote support for various
operating systems and applications.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting hardware, software, LAN, WLAN and operating
system issues.
• Proven skills in fixing Desktops, printers, phones, and laptops.
• Hands-on experience in hardware repairs such as top & bottom cases, motherboards,
hinges, hard drives, etc.
• Software programming languages include: Python (Preferred), C++/C, HTML and CSS,
Racket (Scheme), Prolog, Erlang, Alice, Java.
DESKTOP SUPPORT SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to provide user support to community by phone, email, and face to
face communication.
• Proven skills in Windows 7/ 10, Linux, MAC OSX, Microsoft Office 2007/2013 and various
installations/software.
• Provided off-site assistance to users with problems varying from software troubleshooting to
networking issues.
• Documented success in responding to all inquiries and tickets in a timely manner.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Awarded sponsorship from Google to attend the 2015 Grace Hopper Conference (July 2015)
• Awarded a Peer Bonus at Google for “Going above and beyond” (June 2015)
• Awarded a GHC Scholarship Grant to attend the 2014 Grace Hopper Celebration (July 2014)
• Promoted to Help Desk Manager from Desktop Support (Jan 2014)
• Promoted to Desktop Support from Help Desk (May 2013)
EDUCATION
B.A. in Computer Science & B.S. in Business Administration (Finance)
Berea College, Berea, KY – May 2016
Minor: Economics
International Business Summer Study Abroad
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL 32211 – June 2013
• Interacted and built relationships with professionals at successful international businesses in
Shanghai, China and Beijing, China.
• Researched the market for farm machinery in China for Global AG Solutions to prepare and
present the information to the company.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with at all levels of employees and management.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adjust to problems seamlessly.
• Adaptable and able to pick up new techniques.
• Able to multi-task and remain thorough and precise on projects.
• Radiates determination, initiative, and creativity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) - Austin, TX | August 2016 - Present
Cross Systems Services Specialist
Technology Resource Center – Berea, KY | Aug 2012 – July 2016
Help Desk Manager (Previous Position Desktop Support)
• Provide support to students, faculty, and staff relating to hardware and software, computer
applications, LAN components and peripherals
• Carry out on-site analysis, identification, and resolution of difficult desktop problems for
students, faculty, and staff.
• Train and advise help desk trainees, technicians and specialist on how to efficiently and
effectively provide users with the best support for an array of unpredictable problems.
• Develop techniques and inform help desk employees of new problems to create and
maintain efficiency within the office.
• Install, organize, test, maintain, check and troubleshoot faculty, staff, and other
departments’ workstations and interrelated software.
• Recommend and apply solutions, including on-site repair for off campus users.
• Monitor, respond, and document phone and email requests for technical support.
Google - Irvine, CA | May 2015 - August 2015
Information Technology Intern
• Provided on-site support for Windows, Linux, OS X, Chrome OS and Android platforms in
addition to network-based applications.
• Troubleshooted Google’s corporate resources and applications.
• Provided support for office’s services such as video conferencing and cloud printing.
• Developed and participated in 2 IT projects that focuses on efficiency within the company.
• Created and/or responded to local and global tickets affecting the company.
Campus Activities Board & Center for International Education – Berea, KY | Aug 2013 – May 2015
Technology Coordinator & Peer Advisor
- These are 2 separate secondary positions with similar job responsibilities.
• Setup, tested and troubleshooted sound equipment, projectors, and laptops that are used
for parties and other events.
• Created and maintained website so end users are updated and informed.
• Managed pages, posts, and events on all social media websites.
- Center for International Education (August 2013- May 2014)
• Assisted students with the processes of studying abroad.
• Informed students on the benefits of an abroad experience.
Body Recall Inc. – Berea, KY | Oct 2012 – May 2013
Web Developer & Social Marketing Manager
• Adapted existing website to meet company’s requirements.
• Collected, organized, and analyzed website and social media analytics for the business’s
convenient marketing use.
• Creatively maintained and designed social media networking site pages and a user friendly
website to obtain the maximum about of traffic possible.
• Tested and identified any technical problems on the company’s the website and fixed them.
ACTIVITIES
Girl Scouts of America; Digital Photography Instructor, June 2015;
• Assisted girl scouts with earning their digital photography badge.
Campus Activities Board (CAB); Volunteer, Aug 2012–present;
• Plan, co-sponsor, and work at events for the entire campus of Berea College.
• Promote and advertise events for the campus.
• Network and build relationships with special guest that the CAB brings to campus.
Denise Hagan City Council Campaign; Social Media Campaign Manager, Oct 2014;
• Created, updated, and maintained the website and FaceBook page for the City Council
Campaign for Denise Hagan.
• Created 2 advertisements for the city’s newspaper for the Denise Hagan campaign.
Enactus; Information Technology Officer, Aug 2013–May 2014;
• Created and maintained website and Facebook page for Berea College’s Enactus branch.