William Perkins is seeking employment as a computer support specialist. He has an A+ certification and education from Takoda Institute. His experience includes technical support, software installation, troubleshooting, and working with Windows and Linux operating systems. He has also worked in manufacturing, logistics coordination, and printing operations.

1. William Perkins – Computer Support Specialist
763-566-9573 ● williamp@aioic.net
I am looking to find employment and make contributions for an organization or business by utilizing my skills and
knowledge. CSS Course work at Takoda Institute 2013 - CompTIA A+ Certification March 2014
 Technical Support
 Software Install and Configuration
 Trouble Shooting Methodology
 Windows 7/Vista/XP
 Linux Operating Systems
 Ubuntu installation and configuration
 Experience building computers
 Client-Server Relationships
Takoda Institute of Higher Education, Minneapolis,
MN
Computer Support Specialist Certificate, 2014
St. Paul School District, St. Paul, MN
General Equivalency Diploma, 1981
CompTIA A+ Certified, 2014
FREE GEEKS – Minneapolis, MN
Computer Support Specialist Service Learning Experience, 2013
 Test donated computer parts for viability for resale at thrift store.
 Reassemble computers for resale and install hardware and software Xubuntu/Linux.
 Performed troubleshooting of various system issues including boot failures, blue screen errors, and video &
network card errors.
Sea Pearls – Brooklyn Park, MN
Production Employee, 2011-2012
 Operated manufacturing machinery to produce scuba diving weights and assisted with shipping.
Nestle Nutrition through Adecco Employment – St. Louis Park, MN
Laborer, 2010-2011
 Loaded pallets and operated heavy machinery.
ZipSort Inc. – Minneapolis, MN
Logistic Coordinator, 2003-2008
 Accurately oversaw the shipment of 15-20 truckloads per day of mail for large corporations and the US Post
Office from our facility to regional and national locations.
 Prepared shipments for distribution by sorting mail for customers and documenting each item in the
shipment.
 Assisted with mechanical breakdowns by changing 46” cutter blade and performed other general repairs.
Lead Operator, 1992-2003
 Direct interaction with sales force to assure that jobs were processed to customer specifications.
 Operation and maintenance of Bindery and all Equipment including Halm jet presses, Ryobi 2 color press,
IBM 2 Tower Web Press, and Xerox Docutech duplicator.
SUMMARY
TECHNICAL SKILLS
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE