Tom Blackmon

Tom Blackmon

Manager, Corporate Tech Support Team

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Team Manager at Apple

  • Education

    • Coleman College

      1998 - 1999
      Computer Engineering Cum Laude with a 3.81 GPA
    • Southwestern College

      1985 - 1986
      AA
  • Experience

    • Panda Security

      Mar 2003 - Mar 2004
      Manager, Corporate Tech Support Team

      Managed Technical Support Department of 11 peopleTeam achieved 89% favorable customer satisfaction rating, highest ever achieved in this department Increased overall efficiency by 8% year over year

    • Best Buy

      Apr 2005 - Jun 2009
      District Field Services Manager

      Recognized as top Field Manager 3 straight years, 2006-2009 Moved client satisfaction up by 400+ basis points during my tenureManaged a team of 27 installers and 12 stores to peak efficiency through routing, analysis and motivation in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Exceeded monthly P&L budget forecast ensure a profitable return

    • Cycrest Systems

      Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
      System Engineer

      Provided Server, Workstation and Network support for 50+ clients on both Windows and Apple platformsSubject matter expert for wireless technology and deploymentSupported clients via remote connections using the Kaseya system

    • Geek Squad

      Apr 2010 - May 2015

      Supported all Geek Squad online support and field operations along the West Coast Alaska and HawaiiManaged team of 7 salaried managers and indirectly 130+ client facing AgentsAchieved top 100 in Company in employee engagement in FY'15. 92% Engagement and 91% participationDelivered top 3 client satisfaction 92% covering both online and field clientsDelivered top 3 utilization (efficiency) at 104% covering both online and field clientsIncreased overall utilization by 11% year over year Show less April 2010 – August 2012 (2 years 5 months)Pacific NorthwestManaged Team of 21 Field Home Theater Installers to peak efficiency through routing, analysis and motivation in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Increased employee engagement to 85%, new high for the areaRecognized as the top Customer Satisfaction team 2 straight yearsAchieved a 65% utilization rate, Record high for this marketFirst team in market to have all installers trained in networking for smart home support and data streaming Was subject matter area expert for leaders throughout the Pacific Northwest Market Area Show less

      • Territory Field and Remote Services Manager

        Aug 2012 - May 2015
      • District Field Services Manager

        Apr 2010 - Aug 2012
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      International Association for Six Sigma Certification
      Jul 2015
    • MCSE/MCSA

      Microsoft
      Jul 2002
    • CWNA

      CertiTrek Group
      May 2003
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Northwest Harvest on May 2015
      Northwest HarvestAssociated with Tom Blackmon
    • Student Assistant

      Issued by Sunrise Elementary School on Sept 2009
      Sunrise Elementary SchoolAssociated with Tom Blackmon