Austin Owens

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location of Austin OwensHouston, Texas, United States
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

    Mac Genius

    Apple
    Houston, Texas Area
    Jan 2017 - now

    Technician and Customer Service Manager

    The University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, Texas, United States
    Current Company
    Nov 2022 - now

    Regional Technology Manager

    Sonic Automotive
  • About me

    Regional Technology Manager

  • Education

    • University of houston-clear lake

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      Bachelor of applied science - basc management information systems and services

      Experience setting up networks using servers and computers on site.Gained knowledge and effective use of Java, HTML, SQL Database, and Cisco routing.Team leader for most programming and technical projects assigned.

  • Experience

    • Apple

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

      Diagnosed and repaired all Apple products, working with up to 50 customers per day. Answered questions from staff, ensured customer needs were met and issues resolved, and delivered comprehensive technical support.Trained new technicians in tasks, and served as an ongoing mentor for experienced technicians, working as an unofficial team leader in the store-front setting inside an Apple store.Created a backup diagnostic system for the technician team, redesigned the workroom to allow for more space and functionality, and reorganized the parts inventory, placing in numerical order to allow for ease in locating each one.Contacted customers to notify when products were ready for pickup, and to answer questions on occasion via phone.Submitted a concept to corporate leadership to redesign customer flow management, adopted a year later in a similar format as a standard operating procedure for the organization.Managed simultaneous technical projects while maintaining a strong customer focus.Achieved top 10% in overall customer satisfaction surveys, and recognized as one of the few technicians would could successfully manage Windows issues. Consistently exceeded Apple’s standards and expectations each year of employment Show less

      • Mac Genius

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
      • Technical Specialist

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      • MAC Specialist

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
    • The university of texas medical branch

      Jan 2017 - now

      Engage in accurate diagnosis, processing, assignment and resolution of customer issues in a fast paced environment while attempting to meet organizational deadlines. Answer, process and execute customer service requests for current and new hardware telephony service requirements. Maintain and order new inventory as needed to further support ongoing operations.Reduced turn around time of standard operations by 60% while improving customer experience.Assisted in redesign and implementation of refreshed billing system for UTMB IS. Streamlined processes and workflows of team to better serve customers and departmental needs. Continue to provide ongoing mentor role to Voice Migration Team and supporting in house data collection tool. Show less Engage in accurate data gathering and consistently engage with customers to oversee large communications projects. Work closely with third-party vendors to acquire needed items in an expedited manner rather than obtaining products from major inventory holding areas and delaying completion timelines. Track all inventory in and out to maintain detailed records.Currently overseeing a major project in Clear Lake where UTMB purchased Bay Area Regional Hospital, a 400-bed facility.Direct processes to get a current telephone system up and operational as head of the migration team, collecting ideas from three to four team members, and quickly resolving issues.Previously converted telephone systems in four other hospitals owned by the company, leading up to 12 staff.Drastically reduced error rates on projects while migrating seven buildings with approximately 300 endpoints each.Designed an MS Excel program to gather data and convert into a billing spreadsheet, and currently engaged in creating a similar program for the call center group to increase efficiency and accuracy. Assisted in creating effective processes utilized in migrating large buildings to updated VoIP phone systems. Train end users on utilizing new telephone hardware, finalize large scale projects with an average of one to two trouble tickets in total, and resolve customer issues in the field for post-project launch support. Review resumes and assist in hiring new team members in addition to coordinating multiple teams in the field.Achieved a rate of only one to five trouble tickets submitted per migrations with ~400 to 600 endpoints, with all repaired within one hour. Recognized for completing all projects within deadline and at/under budget, including during Hurricane Harvey, with average project costs at 10% under budget limits. Set standards and practices for gathering data for migrations to newer phone systems with a 95% to 98% accuracy rating. Show less

      • Technician and Customer Service Manager

        Nov 2021 - now
      • Project Manager

        Jan 2017 - Nov 2021
    • Sonic automotive

      Nov 2022 - now
      Regional technology manager

      Responsible for maintaining consistent operations of all technology services across the Texas Regional market.Key highlights • Manage IT Projects• Manage applications and systems, networking, wireless, project management and service desk support.• Work with national, regional, and local teams to proactively analyze, standardize, implement, and support IT solutions and processes in a predictable, sustainable, and repeatable way.• Directly oversee the day-to-day field support services in the region.• Manage external vendors on numerous, concurrent technology projects.• Create detailed technical documentation.• Regularly report to the executive teams on projects and operations. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apple certified mac technician

    • Avaya communication manager

    • Avaya system manager

    • Ios/apple mobile device certified

      Apple
      Aug 2009
    • Mac genius certified

      Apple
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Audio | Visual Coordinator

      Issued by Bay Area Presbyterian Church on Jan 2008
      Bay Area Presbyterian ChurchAssociated with Austin Owens