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Hellen Braun

IT Service Desk Manager
Cologne

Summary

Passionate about optimizing technology support operations and enhancing user experiences.

With over 10 years of experience in the field, I specialize in IT service management, process optimization, and seamless coordination with external service providers.

I thrive on collaborating with like-minded professionals, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities to drive innovation and excellence in IT service management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

IT Service Desk Manager

HRS Group
5 2022 - Current
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • IT Service Management and IT Process Management.
  • Coordination of external IT ServiceDesk Provider.
  • Incident and Request Management Process.
  • USU Implementation & operations.
  • Mobile device Management.
  • Building Access Management.
  • IAM implementation.

IT Specialist - 2nd Level Support

HRS Group
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Operational work in the IT ServiceDesk: Processing, forwarding and monitoring of IT Service Requests and IT Incidents.
  • Transfer of knowledge between all support levels and towards users - Knowledge Management.
  • User- and Rights Management, guarantee the provisioning of all accesses and terminations in time and with high quality.
  • Support, Onboarding and Training of employees in IT Standards, documentation of applications, systems and processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues after pre-qualification with software, hardware and mobile devices.
  • Take over ownership of ServiceDesk related applications.
  • Purchase and inventory of IT equipment and licenses, Software Asset and Configuration Management.
  • Working on IT projects with related IT ServiceDesk activities.
  • Close collaboration with internal and external partners, coordination of tasks to external provider.
  • Manage, arrange and schedule user client updates.
  • Support Problem Management Process.
  • Analyze records and logs to spot issues.
  • Consult the management in regards to management, operation and improvement of the client infrastructure.

Temporary Job

Cologne Truck Wash
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Improving German Language.

Computer and Network Technician

Urbano Alimentos
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Help Desk System Administration
  • Technical issues - 1st and 2nd level support
  • Servers Administration (Windows Server 2008/2012)
  • Maintenance of Computers and Printers
  • Asset management lifecycle
  • Stock management
  • Process documentation
  • Incident/Problem/Requests Management activities
  • Printing - monitoring tools
  • Printing - new network printer deployment
  • SCCM / Staging VLAN

Network/Server Support Technician

WEG
11.2013 - 05.2016

Domain Administrator / Server Analyst Technical Support Networks and Servers. Performed Functions:

  • Support and troubleshooting on Windows, Linux and Unix servers.
  • Advanced administration of Linux environments, Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, Exchange, Metaframe, VMWare, etc.
  • Support Active Directory, NAS, MS Exchange 2010, and others.
  • Administration and management of corporate network equipment.
  • Support and configuration of network equipment, CISCO, HP, Enterasys.
  • Field support, troubleshooting.
  • Datacenter corporate network administration.

IT Technician

Orbit Educacional
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • Technical support.
  • Maintenance of computers and local small business networks.
  • Basic Informatics Instructor and Computer Maintenance.

Education

Technology Education

Universidade Do Estado De Santa Catarina
Joinville - Brazil
04.2001 - 04.2017

Technical Computer Networks - Technology Education

SENAI/SC - Serviço Nacional De Aprendizagem Industrial
Jaragua Do Sul - Brazil
01.2012 - 04.2014

Support And Maintenance of Microcomputers And Local Area Networks - Technology Education

SENAI/SC - Serviço Nacional De Aprendizagem Industrial
Jaragua Do Sul - Brazil
01.2009 - 04.2010

Skills

Project Management

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Certification

Technical Computer Networks - SENAI/SC - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial

Timeline

IT Specialist - 2nd Level Support

HRS Group
02.2021 - 04.2022

Temporary Job

Cologne Truck Wash
06.2019 - 07.2020

Computer and Network Technician

Urbano Alimentos
08.2016 - 10.2017

Network/Server Support Technician

WEG
11.2013 - 05.2016

Technical Computer Networks - Technology Education

SENAI/SC - Serviço Nacional De Aprendizagem Industrial
01.2012 - 04.2014

IT Technician

Orbit Educacional
01.2011 - 03.2012

Support And Maintenance of Microcomputers And Local Area Networks - Technology Education

SENAI/SC - Serviço Nacional De Aprendizagem Industrial
01.2009 - 04.2010

Technology Education

Universidade Do Estado De Santa Catarina
04.2001 - 04.2017

IT Service Desk Manager

HRS Group
5 2022 - Current
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