Kristopher West                                              1455 Hickory Dr.
                                                              Erie, Co. 80516

                                                 kristopherkwest@gmail.com
                                                             (303) 775-8026



Summary of Qualifications:
√ Have experience providing tech support in person, via remote software,
and over the phone.
√ Familiar with CAT5e network wiring.
√ Experience with Windows, Mac OS X, & several distributions of Linux.
√ Familiar with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
√ Computer setup and configuration.
√ Data entry experience.
√ Familiar with basic setup and operation of Windows and Linux servers.
√ Familiar with remote access technologies such as Remote Desktop, SSH,
and VNC.

Objective:
Employment as a computer technician or in a related field.

Employment:
Computer Technician, Workforce Boulder County
                                                       June 2008 - Present

Responsible for setup, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for staff
and client computers at both Workforce Boulder County Offices. Was also
responsible for providing tech support to staff and clients. Was often
required to work independently.

Accomplishments: Deployed new staff computers and migrated staff data.
Set up public computer labs to be self-maintaining. Performed
maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on computers and network
equipment. Assisted members of the public with basic computer use for
job applications. Performed troubleshooting for computer and network
problems. Implemented a plan to back up staff computers. Implemented a
basic form of web content filtering through simple use of hosts file.
Deployed new network printers. Deployed new file server. Awarded a merit
based bonus and a merit based raise in recognition of positive
performance on separate occasions.

Human Directional, HD Staffing
                                              June 2007 – December 2007

Operated a hand held sign to advertise the sale of homes or other
products.

Accomplishments: Job was expanded into training new employees. Earned
a raise due to exceptional performance and reliability.

Data Entry Intern, Magellan Center
June 2007 – August 2007

Responsible for data entry, switchboard operations, customer service, &
helping with our monthly meetings with members of the Longmont small
business community.

Accomplishments: Compiled an outreach spreadsheet with information on
business activity in the greater Longmont area for the purpose of client
recruitment and data analysis. Was able to automate the process of
removing the large number of duplicate entries in this spreadsheet saving
weeks’ worth of work.

Dishwasher, Sub Factory
                                       September 2004 – December 2004
Custodial work, assisting workers and managers with daily operations, &
cleaning dishes. Was required to complete work independently and
reliably.


Education:
Front Range Community College
                                                          2008 – Present
Majoring in an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science.
Completed A+ courses. Completed Net+ courses. Completed Windows
Vista course. Completed Windows Server 2008 course.

Silver Creek High School
                                                              2004 - 2008
Graduated and obtained diploma. Other High School Activities:
Participated in Universal High School independent study program.
Completed independent study on Linux server software. Attended career
development center classes for Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
Attended Post-Secondary Enrollment class on Adobe Flash at Front Range.

Other Accomplishments:
Volunteer for Homestead program, Longmont United Hospital
                                      Summers of 2005, 2006, and 2007
Volunteered with the Homestead elderly care program during the summer.
Helped the program by serving meals to the elderly and helping out with
activities.

Passed initial Comptia A+ Essentials exam

Kris West Resume

  • 1.
    Kristopher West 1455 Hickory Dr. Erie, Co. 80516 kristopherkwest@gmail.com (303) 775-8026 Summary of Qualifications: √ Have experience providing tech support in person, via remote software, and over the phone. √ Familiar with CAT5e network wiring. √ Experience with Windows, Mac OS X, & several distributions of Linux. √ Familiar with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash. √ Computer setup and configuration. √ Data entry experience. √ Familiar with basic setup and operation of Windows and Linux servers. √ Familiar with remote access technologies such as Remote Desktop, SSH, and VNC. Objective: Employment as a computer technician or in a related field. Employment: Computer Technician, Workforce Boulder County June 2008 - Present Responsible for setup, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for staff and client computers at both Workforce Boulder County Offices. Was also responsible for providing tech support to staff and clients. Was often required to work independently. Accomplishments: Deployed new staff computers and migrated staff data. Set up public computer labs to be self-maintaining. Performed maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on computers and network equipment. Assisted members of the public with basic computer use for job applications. Performed troubleshooting for computer and network problems. Implemented a plan to back up staff computers. Implemented a basic form of web content filtering through simple use of hosts file. Deployed new network printers. Deployed new file server. Awarded a merit based bonus and a merit based raise in recognition of positive performance on separate occasions. Human Directional, HD Staffing June 2007 – December 2007 Operated a hand held sign to advertise the sale of homes or other products. Accomplishments: Job was expanded into training new employees. Earned a raise due to exceptional performance and reliability. Data Entry Intern, Magellan Center
  • 2.
    June 2007 –August 2007 Responsible for data entry, switchboard operations, customer service, & helping with our monthly meetings with members of the Longmont small business community. Accomplishments: Compiled an outreach spreadsheet with information on business activity in the greater Longmont area for the purpose of client recruitment and data analysis. Was able to automate the process of removing the large number of duplicate entries in this spreadsheet saving weeks’ worth of work. Dishwasher, Sub Factory September 2004 – December 2004 Custodial work, assisting workers and managers with daily operations, & cleaning dishes. Was required to complete work independently and reliably. Education: Front Range Community College 2008 – Present Majoring in an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science. Completed A+ courses. Completed Net+ courses. Completed Windows Vista course. Completed Windows Server 2008 course. Silver Creek High School 2004 - 2008 Graduated and obtained diploma. Other High School Activities: Participated in Universal High School independent study program. Completed independent study on Linux server software. Attended career development center classes for Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Attended Post-Secondary Enrollment class on Adobe Flash at Front Range. Other Accomplishments: Volunteer for Homestead program, Longmont United Hospital Summers of 2005, 2006, and 2007 Volunteered with the Homestead elderly care program during the summer. Helped the program by serving meals to the elderly and helping out with activities. Passed initial Comptia A+ Essentials exam