
Marc H.
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About me
Senior Helpdesk Technician | CompTia A+, CompTia Sec+, CompTia CYSA+ | MS-900 & AZ-900 |
Education

Tynemetropolitan College
2005 - 2006A Level Physical Education C
Tynemetropolitan College
2004 - 2006BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Distinction/Merit
Northumbria University
2006 - 2009Higher Education Diploma Sports Development with Coaching
Experience

IT Career Switch
Feb 2020 - Feb 2023IT Technician Trainee
Jardine Motors Group
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022IT Support and Service Desk SpecialistKey responsibilities & experience:• Provide IT Service Desk 1st and 2nd line support to 2800+ employees ensuring all calls/emails are logged within the ticketing system and resolved within the designated SLA's.• Management of user access via Active Directory and Dealer Management Systems in line with housekeeping procedures, ensuring systems are up to date and secure.• Management of the 'Report Phishing' mailbox, being the designated first line response to any phishing attempts. Utilising various scanning/sandbox tools to analyse potential harmful emails sent to employees. Providing education to colleagues when necessary and also escalating incidents when appropriate. • Remote support of hardware eg. Xerox MFP; and Microsoft back office applications.• Manufacturing systems support – CDK Global system – AutoLine & Drive• Remote preparation, configuration, installation and on-going administration of end-user web applications such as Experian & BCA.• Remote support and configuration of Mobile Devices (Both DECT VoIP phones and Apple iPhone/iPad).• Build and manage third party supply chain relationships.System Exposure:• Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange Admin Centre.• Windows 7, 8 & 10.• Microsoft Office 365.• Forticlient including utilising the sandbox facility, Fortinac for troubleshooting NAC incidents. • AutoLine, VMWare, Certero, VNC viewer, Teamviewer.• Web Services: Exchange Admin Centre, HEAT, BCA, Experian/Cazana, DealerWeb. Show less

TECHFORCE SERVICES LIMITED
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023IT TechnicianKey responsibilities and experience:• Provide remote and on-site IT support to a wide range customer base. • Build and maintain a wide range of hardware such as PC's, laptops and mobile devices with various performance requirements. • Network support including router/switch installation, DHCP & DNS configuration. • Troubleshooting all reported issues in a professional and timely manner. Logging all incidents within a ticketing system, ensuring the end user is provided updates and resolving said incidents within strict SLA's.• Liase with third party support when required.• Build and manage professional relationships with key stakeholders. System Exposure:• Windows XP, 7, 10 & 11, Server 2008, 2012 & 2016.• Microsoft Office 365• Active Directory, Admin Centre, Exchange Admin Centre. • Implementing Cyber Essentials with a range of companies including a MOD ship building organisation.• Support of Sage accounts and Sage drive.• Ubiquiti Unifi.• Emis Healthcare software installation and remote access.• 3CX Telephone system.• Yeastar telephone system.• Config of SIP trunks from various providers. Show less

Tradebox
Sept 2022 - Aug 2023Customer Support Specialist• Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support to the existing customer base. • Help with the management of wider IT incidents, as well as support and complete project work if needed.• Manage tickets through to resolution and track/report on progress within strict SLA’s.• Build and maintain relationships with potential customers.• UAT Testing of application releases and bug fixing.• Updates, patches and upgrades of end-user software via remote desktop support software. • End-user account creation, updates and removal via Tradebox portal.• End-user incidents/request management and resolution.• Building the helpdesk knowledge base to promote self-help and training end-users on use.• Provide service updates and announcements e.g. in relation to schedule maintenance, releases, outages, etc.• Monitoring of system performance and alerts, raise issues proactively to the relevant technology teams.System Exposure:• Tradebox One – Automated E-Commerce Accounting software.• Sage 50 & Xero accounting software• ACT! CRM tool• Microsoft Office 365• Microsoft SQL & Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio • Windows 10 & 11, Server 2016 & 2019• FileZilla FTP Show less

FluidOne - Brighton office
Aug 2023 - nowSenior Help Desk Technician
Dec 2024 - nowIT Technician
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Licenses & Certifications
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Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
MicrosoftMay 2024 
AZ-900
MicrosoftJun 2022- View certificate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
MicrosoftJun 2022 
Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced
UdemyFeb 2022- View certificate

CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAOct 2020 - View certificate

CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
CompTIAFeb 2023 
CompTIA Security+
CompTIANov 2021- View certificate

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification
CompTIAFeb 2023
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