Michael Avila
2129B 33rd St., Los Alamos, NM 87544
mchlavila@gmail.com Cell: (661)857-2702
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that challenges me mentally and allows to further grow my skills as
well as learn new ones.
WORK EXPERIENCE
I.T. Extraordinaire
November 2013 - present
The Tech Lab Company | North Hollywood, California
Computer/IT Services
For this Company I fix and maintain computer systems for home and business users.
This requires not only technical know-how but great customer service skills as well as
proficient and uncommon methods of researching.
 Managed I.T (Using Kaseya and Panorama9)
 Hardware Repair (Replace HDDs, Laptop screens, Laptop Fans, iMac HDDs, iMac
Screens)
 Operating Systems (Repair, replace, and configure, OSx, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1)
 Virus Rmoval and Tune-ups (MBam, Kaspersky, Panda, anti-exploit, CrytoWall,
Rkill, TDSSKiller, Ccleaner, Revo, PC Decrapifier)
 Networking (Troubleshoot Network Issues, Setting up new routers and modems)
 Security (Alertboot, BitLocker, FileVault)
 Servers (File Server Setup, Active Directory, Domains)
 Software (Office 365, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003. Purchase, Configure,
Deploy, Setup and Troubleshoot. Office 365 and Exchange Migrations)
 Complete System Builds (Case, PSU, HDD, Motherboard, Processor, Ram, Video
Card, Network Card, Optical Drives, Cooling Systems)
 Miscellaneous (Printer/Scanner issues, Specific Software issues, User error)
Information Technology Manager
March 2012 - April 2014
Realsearch Marketing | Sherman Oaks, California
For this company my position was multi-faceted. I was in charge of all things computer
related including maintenance and new purchases. I was also the manager of the call
center which was all encompassing. I would interview, hire and train new employees on
every aspect of their job. While I was there, I was also given projects that were time
sensitive. The projects included everything from creating a user manual and employee
handbook to building and maintaining websites. All my projects were either completed
on time or early.
 User Set up and Management (Create user profiles on automated dialer and
email addresses and then monitor their usage)
 Website Editing (WordPress, Dreamweaver, Frontpage)
 Automated Dialing system (Vicidial, Flowroute, Vitelity)
 System Troubleshooting (Office 2010 issues, Network Issues, User Errors)
Photo Specialist
September 2010- March 2012
Walgreen's | Newhall, California
While I worked at Walgreens I was mainly responsible for the photo department. My
main duties include; printing, editing, and adjusting photos and photo orders for
customers. I was also made accountable for the maintenance of the photo printing
machines as well as all of their supplies. On occasion a customer a customer would
want a unique or difficult to obtain item, in a short amount of time, and it was my duty to
facilitate the transaction. This included reaching out to local vendors and getting
constant progress updates from them.
 Customer Service
 Photo Printing
 Product purchasing
Assistant Webmaster
May 2008 - August 2010
Anabolic Video Productions | Chatsworth, California
I would assist the webmaster with any and all tasks.
 Filing
 Customer Service
 I.T. Help
 Web Design
 General Administration
Customer Service Representative
December 2006 - April 2008
The Decor Store | Canyon Country, California
I assisted customers with purchases as well as working in the shipping and receiving
department.
 Customer Service
 Shipping and Receiving
Medical Lab Assistant
August 2006 - June 2007
P. C. Medical Group | Saugus, California
I ran the back end and most of the front end for the medical facility.
-Administrative
- Clerical
- Medical
- EKG
- Vitals
- Injections
- Blood Draws
EDUCATION
Some College Coursework Completed, Biological and Physical Sciences,
September 2008
College of the Canyons | Valencia, California
Vocational, Medical Lab Assistant,
August 2007 - February 2008
Clarita Career College | Canyon Country, California
I was trained for Injections, Phlebotomy, EKG, Urinalysis, Drawing capillary blood, and
sanitation and disinfection techniques.
SKILLS
Personal Computer Support
Administration
Microsoft Office 2003 – 365
Customer Service
Project Management
Researching

Michael

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    Michael Avila 2129B 33rdSt., Los Alamos, NM 87544 mchlavila@gmail.com Cell: (661)857-2702 OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that challenges me mentally and allows to further grow my skills as well as learn new ones. WORK EXPERIENCE I.T. Extraordinaire November 2013 - present The Tech Lab Company | North Hollywood, California Computer/IT Services For this Company I fix and maintain computer systems for home and business users. This requires not only technical know-how but great customer service skills as well as proficient and uncommon methods of researching.  Managed I.T (Using Kaseya and Panorama9)  Hardware Repair (Replace HDDs, Laptop screens, Laptop Fans, iMac HDDs, iMac Screens)  Operating Systems (Repair, replace, and configure, OSx, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1)  Virus Rmoval and Tune-ups (MBam, Kaspersky, Panda, anti-exploit, CrytoWall, Rkill, TDSSKiller, Ccleaner, Revo, PC Decrapifier)  Networking (Troubleshoot Network Issues, Setting up new routers and modems)  Security (Alertboot, BitLocker, FileVault)  Servers (File Server Setup, Active Directory, Domains)  Software (Office 365, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2003. Purchase, Configure, Deploy, Setup and Troubleshoot. Office 365 and Exchange Migrations)  Complete System Builds (Case, PSU, HDD, Motherboard, Processor, Ram, Video Card, Network Card, Optical Drives, Cooling Systems)  Miscellaneous (Printer/Scanner issues, Specific Software issues, User error) Information Technology Manager
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    March 2012 -April 2014 Realsearch Marketing | Sherman Oaks, California For this company my position was multi-faceted. I was in charge of all things computer related including maintenance and new purchases. I was also the manager of the call center which was all encompassing. I would interview, hire and train new employees on every aspect of their job. While I was there, I was also given projects that were time sensitive. The projects included everything from creating a user manual and employee handbook to building and maintaining websites. All my projects were either completed on time or early.  User Set up and Management (Create user profiles on automated dialer and email addresses and then monitor their usage)  Website Editing (WordPress, Dreamweaver, Frontpage)  Automated Dialing system (Vicidial, Flowroute, Vitelity)  System Troubleshooting (Office 2010 issues, Network Issues, User Errors) Photo Specialist September 2010- March 2012 Walgreen's | Newhall, California While I worked at Walgreens I was mainly responsible for the photo department. My main duties include; printing, editing, and adjusting photos and photo orders for customers. I was also made accountable for the maintenance of the photo printing machines as well as all of their supplies. On occasion a customer a customer would want a unique or difficult to obtain item, in a short amount of time, and it was my duty to facilitate the transaction. This included reaching out to local vendors and getting constant progress updates from them.  Customer Service
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     Photo Printing Product purchasing Assistant Webmaster May 2008 - August 2010 Anabolic Video Productions | Chatsworth, California I would assist the webmaster with any and all tasks.  Filing  Customer Service  I.T. Help  Web Design  General Administration Customer Service Representative December 2006 - April 2008 The Decor Store | Canyon Country, California I assisted customers with purchases as well as working in the shipping and receiving department.  Customer Service  Shipping and Receiving Medical Lab Assistant
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    August 2006 -June 2007 P. C. Medical Group | Saugus, California I ran the back end and most of the front end for the medical facility. -Administrative - Clerical - Medical - EKG - Vitals - Injections - Blood Draws EDUCATION Some College Coursework Completed, Biological and Physical Sciences, September 2008 College of the Canyons | Valencia, California Vocational, Medical Lab Assistant, August 2007 - February 2008 Clarita Career College | Canyon Country, California I was trained for Injections, Phlebotomy, EKG, Urinalysis, Drawing capillary blood, and sanitation and disinfection techniques. SKILLS Personal Computer Support Administration Microsoft Office 2003 – 365 Customer Service
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