Nathan Rodriguez

Entry Level Help Desk Technician

Phone: (555) 847-2931
Address: Austin, TX
Website: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanrodrigueztech
Email:
  • Customer service professional transitioning to IT support with hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues and training team members on new systems
  • Currently pursuing CompTIA A+ certification with strong foundation in Windows 10/11, basic networking, and remote support tools
  • Proven ability to resolve high-volume customer requests while maintaining 96% satisfaction rating and documenting solutions for team use
  • Demonstrated patience and clear communication skills when explaining technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Work Experience

Best Buy

Customer Service Representative

March 2022 - Present
  • Resolved average of 60+ customer technical inquiries daily, achieving 96% satisfaction rating through patient troubleshooting and clear explanations
  • Troubleshot and performed basic maintenance on POS systems, tablets, and demonstration devices, reducing downtime by 25%
  • Documented common device issues and solutions, creating quick-reference guide now used by 20+ team members
  • Trained 8 new employees on troubleshooting protocols for smartphones, tablets, and basic computer issues
  • Managed time-sensitive customer queue during peak hours, prioritizing requests based on urgency and complexity

Starbucks

Barista

June 2021 - March 2022
  • Resolved average of 50+ customer requests daily while maintaining 95% satisfaction rating during high-pressure peak hours
  • Troubleshot and performed basic maintenance on 3 espresso machines and POS system, preventing service interruptions
  • Created and documented new drink preparation procedures, developing training materials for 5 new team members
  • Managed time-sensitive order queue, prioritizing based on complexity and customer wait times

Freelance

Independent Technical Support

January 2023 - Present
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues for 20+ clients, achieving 100% resolution rate
  • Performed OS installations, data migrations, and malware removal using industry-standard tools
  • Educated users on cybersecurity best practices and password management solutions
  • Provided remote support using TeamViewer and Chrome Remote Desktop

Education & Certifications

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

May 2021
Relevant Coursework: Technical Writing, Database Fundamentals, Digital Media Production
Senior Project: Developed comprehensive user documentation for university's new student portal system

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows 10/11 (Advanced), Windows Server 2019 (Basic), macOS (Intermediate), Ubuntu Linux (Basic)
Software & Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, TeamViewer, Chrome Remote Desktop, Slack, Zoom
Networking: Basic TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS troubleshooting, Home network configuration, pfSense firewall basics
Ticketing Systems: ServiceNow (training environment), Freshdesk, osTicket (self-hosted practice)
Hardware: PC assembly and troubleshooting, Printer installation and maintenance, Mobile device support

Certifications

CompTIA A+ (In Progress)

CompTIA

Expected: April 2024

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Coursera

January 2024

Honors

Employee of the Month

Best Buy

August 2023
Recognized for resolving 98% of customer technical issues without escalation

Customer Service Excellence Award

Best Buy

December 2023
Achieved highest customer satisfaction scores in department for Q4 2023

Dean's List

University of Texas

Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Maintained 3.6 GPA while completing part-time technical internship

Continuous Learning

Windows Server 2019 Fundamentals

Microsoft Learn

35 hours

Network+ Video Course

Professor Messer

Currently enrolled

ServiceNow Fundamentals

ServiceNow Learning Portal

20 hours

Technical Environment

Home Lab Setup

Maintain home lab with 4 virtual machines running Windows Server 2019, Ubuntu Server, Windows 11, and pfSense

Active Directory Configuration

Configured Active Directory environment for practicing user management and group policies

Ticketing System Practice

Set up self-hosted osTicket system for practicing help desk ticket resolution workflows

Hardware Support

Built gaming PC and upgraded components for family members, providing ongoing technical support

Technical Documentation & Contributions

Troubleshooting Guide Creation

Created comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common POS system errors, now used by 25+ retail associates

Reddit Tech Support Contributor

r/techsupport

Active contributor with 75+ verified solutions, specializing in Windows and printer issues

Personal Tech Blog

Tech Support Simplified

2023-Present
Published 15 articles explaining IT concepts for beginners, averaging 300+ monthly readers

Volunteer IT Support

Austin Community Center

2023-Present
Provide weekly technical assistance to seniors learning basic computer skills