Travis Howard

Travis Howard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Support Desk Analyst at Polypore International

  • Education

    • Central Piedmont Community College

      2014 - 2014
      REACHIT Initiative - Corporate and Continuing Education IT Business Infrastructure Support Specialist

      The Regional Effort to Advance Charlotte Information Technology program is a government program backed by the Department of Labor for the purposes of producing highly qualified IT individuals with an advanced set of targeted skills.

    • Central Piedmont Community College

      2007 - 2012
      AAS Geotechnical Studies 3.71

      • Enrolled in GIS classes focusing on Databases, Cartography, CAD• Additional classwork in Networking, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Video Game Development

    • Appalachian State University

      1991 - 1993
      3 Years of Coursework Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: Served as Secretary of Appalachian Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.) Concerts Council; Member of A.P.P.S. Films Council; Member of A.P.P.S. Club Shows Council; Served as Summer Camp Counselor for Summer Ventures Program (1993-1995) • Enrolled in Honors Level classes• Enrolled in Computer Science classes focusing on programming

  • Experience

    • Gannett Fleming

      May 2002 - Jun 2011
      CAD Technician

      • Conducted editing and translation of digitized aerial photography into a clear and concise format for clients. • Prep sheets for AutoCAD, Microstation and ArcGIS. • Create and update as-built drawings to reflect changes in the field. • Develop and maintain GIS maps for project proposals.

    • Central Piedmont Community College

      Jun 2011 - Nov 2014

      • Maintain a high level of customer service through face to face and telephone ticket sales and support.• Balance cash register, operate concession stand, perform House Manager and Usher duties as required. • Completed my AAS in Geospatial Technologies with honors• Enrolled in Network/Security Foundations and Digital Forensics classes• Enrolled in Web Design, Database Concepts classes

      • Box Office Assistant

        Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
      • Full Time Student

        Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
    • Toys"R"Us

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Seasonal Sales Associate

      • Assist customers by providing a high level of customer service• Operate cash register, replenish stock, generate sales, pro-actively resolve potential issues

    • Merlin Entertainments

      Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

      • Supervising management of day-to-day operation of all of the money operations within the attraction with an emphasis on daily deposit logs, auditing cash drawers, bank verification, etc.• Create and distribute weekly reports to finance managers and operations team • Provide memorable experiences for guests while maintaining a high level of customer service. • Operate cash register, replenish stock, generate sales, pro-actively resolve potential issues

      • Cash Controller

        May 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Host Retail Associate

        Jan 2014 - May 2015
    • SupplyOne, Inc.

      Aug 2014 - May 2017
      Information Systems Technician

      • Troubleshooting and installation of PCs, laptops, printers and networks for a staff of 50 employees• Software deployment and support, including training employees on new procedures and programs

    • FireFold

      Feb 2016 - May 2017
      IT Technician/Sales Associate

      • Diagnose and repair of PCs, laptops, Android phones/tablets, Apple phones/tablets• Operate cash register, replenish stock, generate sales, audit cash drawers, create daily deposits, open and close the facility• Provide a high level of customer service both on site and over the telephone

    • Snyder's-Lance, Inc.

      May 2017 - Jul 2019
      Intermediate Desktop Support Analyst

      • Provide Tier II hardware and software support for onsite and remote employees including corporate, manufacturing, and sales divisions• Prep and image Windows client Dell computers for deployment using SCCM and other tools• Deploy and diagnose WMS devices connecting to Avalanche (CV30/31, Motorola 9190) • Perform printer installation and maintenance (Datamax, PB50) including low level troubleshooting• Respond to telephone calls, email, instant messages and ticket dispatch requests for support as well as providing rotating 24x7 on-call duties• Utilize Active Directory for maintaining and updating user account information in addition to troubleshooting• Provide audio/visual support for local and teleconference meetings using Vidyo, Skype and Cisco IP phones Show less

    • Polypore International

      Aug 2019 - now
      Support Desk Analyst
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MTA Networking Fundamentals (98-366)

      Microsoft
      Apr 2014
    • Apple Certified Portable Technician

      Apple
      Jun 1998
    • Apple Certified Desktop Technician

      Apple
      Jun 1998
    • MTA Security Fundamentals (98-367)

      Microsoft
      Apr 2014
    • MTA Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365)

      Microsoft
      May 2014
    • MTA: Networking Fundamentals - Certified 2016

      Microsoft
      Nov 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349)

      Microsoft
      Apr 2014
    • CompTIA A+ Certification

      CompTIA
      Dec 1996
    • Microsoft Certified Professional

      Microsoft
      Apr 2014
    • MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals - Certified 2016

      Microsoft
      Nov 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • MTA: Security Fundamentals - Certified 2016

      Microsoft
      Nov 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      STAR of the Month Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life) Dec 2015 Awarded the STAR of the Month award for excellence
    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      Health and Safety Committee Member Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life) Jun 2015 Elected to represent the Finance Department in monthly health and safety meetings.
    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      STAR of the Month Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life) Jun 2015 Awarded the STAR of the Month award for excellence
    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      Your Voice Counts Committee Member Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life) Jun 2015 Selected to represent the Finance Department in monthly brainstorm meeting
    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      President's List Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte May 2013 4.0 GPAFall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013
    • Awarded to Travis Howard
      Dean's List Central Piedmont Community College May 2012 3.5+ GPASpring 2012