Brian Woodhouse

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Information Technology Manager at CGI (Coastal Gulf & International) @ CGI (Coastal Gulf & International)
luling, louisiana, united states
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Metairie, Louisiana, United States, United States
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Over 25 years in the information technology industry supporting desktops, laptops, servers, and printers in many environments and industries. I have known to be a jack of all trades, learning quickly about business and technology to quickly solve problems.I have always been honest with my customers and coworkers. I have found most people respond better when given an honest response to their issues. I have found that communication is the key to avoid trouble with management, vendors and customers. My experience has taught me to always be honest, "telling it like it is", and to stick with only the facts and leaving opinion behind is the best way to solve problems, even when those facts may be very troublesome. Communicate openly and even the most difficult issues, either with a technological solution, billing issues, customer perceptions, and anything else that might arise can make almost any situation manageable and solvable.I take pride in being fully committed to the organization to use my people and technical skills to make any task better and easier for anyone involved, whether it is a vendor, coworker, or customer. I fully understand that the better the sales team does, the better the company does, and more value is brought to the end user/customer. My success is directly tied to the success of everyone around me. I have assisted and directed many accounts from pre-sale assessment to post deployment maintenance with every step in between.

Brian Woodhouse's Current Company Details
CGI (Coastal Gulf & International)

Cgi (Coastal Gulf & International)

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Information Technology Manager at CGI (Coastal Gulf & International)
luling, louisiana, united states
Website:
coastalgulf.com
Employees:
107
Brian Woodhouse Work Experience Details
  • Cgi (Coastal Gulf & International)
    Information Technology Manager
    Cgi (Coastal Gulf & International) Mar 2020 - Present
    Greater New Orleans Region
  • Central Casting
    Background Actor
    Central Casting Nov 2014 - Present
    Greater New Orleans Area
    Background acting for various television and movie productions in the New Orleans Area. I have acted in the following productions:Astronaut Wives Club - ABC TVKeanu - FilmLBJ - FilmJack Reacher 2 - Film
  • American Reprographics Company
    It Technical Specialist
    American Reprographics Company Jan 2007 - Mar 2020
    Greater New Orleans Area
    Expert in pre-sales, installation, and maintenance of software, hardware, and services. Specialize in wide format hardware, print tracking systems, and software products for the AEC industry. Network Administrator for locations all across the Gulf South.I have 3 main roles for this position: 1st is the regional technical support handling all internal IT requests. I must negotiate with vendors, purchase, setup, repair, and troubleshoot all workstations for 10 regional locations (over 100 workstations). I manage 10 different domain structures including backups, active directory, server operating systems, FTP sites, tunnels and trusts, etc. I have negotiated with several vendors to lower cost of the WAN infrastructure and improve it's reliability.My 2nd main role is Service Manager of the "facilities management" portion if the business unit handling trouble calls, installation, and sales support for on site large format plotters and print tracking software at over 150 customer locations. Greatly improved the customer support by implementing a call tracking system. Lowered cost of support calls by improving remote troubleshooting abilities for less mileage based calls.My 3rd role is to assist the sales teams by doing product demonstrations, completing needs analysts to determine customer needs and wants, and answering all technical questions in regards to our products and services.
  • Verizon Wireless
    End User Support
    Verizon Wireless Nov 2006 - Dec 2006
    I joined the end user support team for help of end users in Metairie business office as well as retail locations throughout Louisiana. I maintained proactive support of laptop and desktop pc's with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Troubleshoot of Office 2000 and 2003 as well as vendor specific applications. Handling of calls issued using Remedy system.Monitored and troubleshoot of network connectivity between sites (LAN, WAN, T-1, and ISDN.) Maintained records database of all issues. I supported the installation of switches and routers in retail locations. Worked with support group and networking vendor to resolve connectivity issues.User and computer account group membership maintenance in active directory. I carried out the installation and repair of POS systems in retail environment (PC, Monitor, PIN pad, bar code scanner, receipt printer, and software) as well as publicly available kiosk systems.Murphy Oil
  • Murphy Oil
    Technical Support Analyst
    Murphy Oil Sep 2006 - Oct 2006
    I worked as a temporary preparing out of warranty desktop and laptops to be donated to local schools and non-profits. I had to positively safeguard proprietary information so that all company data was wiped clean from computer hard drives before the donation process. I installed Windows operating systems (Windows 2000 and XP), patched them fully and created Ghost images for the re-imaging of many different types of computers systems. Used sys prep to comply with licensing requirements. I coordinated with customers for equipment pickup. Created automated network boot disks using Bart's boot loader for ease of use in the network imaging process. I helped out service support team whenever possible to improve user quality of service.Setup and configured a Windows Server 2003 for use with WSUS to update approved patches throughout the corporate enterprise. I used the server to prepare a patch regime so that all workstations received all critical updates. Setup a full training network for vendor software trainers to instruct end users. I created user documentation to lower support calls by instruction on how to do basic tasks like change passwords, map network printers, and other tasks. I used a step by step methodology in the instructions with screenshots for both XP and 2000 operating system so the end users could follow precisely.
  • Quest Diagnostics
    Customer Support Representative
    Quest Diagnostics May 2006 - Aug 2006
    Install all hardware necessary at client's site (PC, printer, label writer, and router) to support the Physician Portal software application. All hardware must be neat and tidy for maximum present ability. Configure, install and support equipment and software in client offices for the electronic submission of test orders and receiving test results.Train clients to the point of thorough understanding of the use of the equipment and the order/result application. Clients can include doctors, nurses, and other medical technicians. Critical positive customer interface during training and service calls.Repair and replacement of hardware as needed for service calls. Configuration of systems on broadband or client's network, configuration of routers, setting up network shares for electronic medical records interfaces and bridging of patient data.
  • Northrop Grumman Information Technology
    Pc Network Support Tech Level 2
    Northrop Grumman Information Technology Jan 2003 - May 2006
    Produce detailed support for over 1000 end users throughout the Avondale shipyard, maintaining a very high level of customer satisfaction. Maintained an 8 hour response and 2 business day SLA on all service calls.Troubleshoot, research, document, repair, and warranty hardware on Dell, HP, IBM, and Intergraph computers. Diagnose network connectivity issues between PC's, switches, and servers. Full documentation of all problems resolved, coordination with various departments and vendors to troubleshoot problems and extensive customer follow-up using professional customer service relation skills. Used Altiris to remote control, maintain patches, and inventory software on all desktops.Troubleshoot end user software problems with Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT. 4.0, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio and Project), MS Exchange, Oracle applications, government databases, mainframe clients and many other applications. Troubleshoot, repair, and warranty printers from HP, IBM mainframe, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, and; various brands. Configure network print queues and setup new installs including adding network prints on end users PC's.
  • Mycom International
    Telecommunications Drive Tester
    Mycom International Dec 2002 - Jan 2003
    Drive Tester for a major Telecommunications Company testing and taking readings on Telecommunication/Cellular sites and equipment in and around the New Orleans area.Co-ordination with network engineers gathering data needed to optimize A.T. &T.'s 4G cellular network.Use of laptop computers with Tools for Outdoor Measurement software to monitor RX quality, power levels, connection ability, cell site, sector, frequency, etc.
  • Northrop Grumman - Natural Data
    Desktop Technician
    Northrop Grumman - Natural Data Jul 2002 - Oct 2002
    I started as a member of a 7 man team doing a new PC Rollout of over 1000 IBM desktop and laptop machines. I was eventually moved into team leader position to finish project.Image using Ghost and pre configure machine with needed software (Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Outlook 2000, Citrix Metaframe, AutoCAD 2000, Microsoft Project, and many others). Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems related to the move. I used my extensive customer interaction skills to locate end users settings and data to transfer all data from old PC to proper network shares. Maintained inventory database and warehoused the new and old equipment. Teaching and tutoring users on the use of new machines. Desktop support role handling trouble tickets to ensure a 100% satisfaction of changeover.
  • American General Insurance
    Desktop Engineer
    American General Insurance May 2001 - Oct 2001
    Worked with a team of 10 professionals on a project involving over 5000 desktops and 2500 laptop PC's. Operating systems included Windows NT, Win2K, and Windows XP.Survey users in enterprise environment gathering all needed data for transition to new Novell NetWare network infrastructure. Provided documentation on serial numbers and asset tags to guarantee only proper hardware was re- imaged.Perform backup of customer data from workstation to appropriate network share home directories.Lay down of new image and installation of all necessary applications (MS Office, Lotus Notes, Remedy, and other specialized software) that the user might need from the N.A.L. (Novell Application Launcher) and administration through Novell Console 1.Worked closely with supervisor to create and implement proper documentation procedures.
  • Pennzoil - Quaker State - Hall Kinion
    Data Control Specialist - Help Desk
    Pennzoil - Quaker State - Hall Kinion Oct 2000 - May 2001
    Handled daily operations of network operation and data center including monitoring and filing of backups, server cycling maintenance, daily software distributions, and shift documentation.Assisted senior technical support personnel in enterprise management and coordinated activities to insure data quality and integrity. Also assisted in a Windows XP evaluation for a future rollout.Managed SAP environment including daily and special migrations, synchronized data with EMC SAN, and backup and restore for SAP and SQL severs.Managed servers through Compaq Remote Insight Board.Help desk support for executive and international users.Network administration including resetting of passwords and proper configuration of network shares to organize data documentation. Operating systems used include Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 3.5, Novell 4.5, and A/S400.
  • Shell Oil - Cdi Engineering Services
    Network Analyst - Desktop Support
    Shell Oil - Cdi Engineering Services May 2000 - Oct 2000
    Assisted and was project lead for a team of 5 technicians performing an extensive network switch over on many floors of the Shell 1 and Shell 2 Plaza's from Token Ring topology to an Ethernet topology.Network configuration changes to over 7,500 Dell and Compaq workstations with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems, including Network Interface card installations and replacement when necessary, loading hardware drivers and configuring to new network specifications, installing new cabling for proper fit with customer's office furniture.Extensive customer interactions to insure no interruptions occurred to normal work patterns and insured a seamless transition to the new network.Configuration of the changes in the wiring closet included patching new cables from the old Synopsis router to the new Cisco router. I improved the coordination with the network administration team to insure quality connections and verifications of network connectivity.Finished the network switch over project on time and on budget and was moved in with Computer Sciences Corporation in a Desktop Support role for the Alliance group.Desktop Support position with the Trading floor team. Help Desk tickets had to be responded to within thirty minutes. Fast paced environment with the highest of quality of service given to the trading floor personnel.
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County - Contracting Solutions
    Hardware Technician
    Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County - Contracting Solutions Mar 2000 - May 2000
    I worked as a part of a 3-man team on a new desktop roll out project of over 500 new PC's. Great care was given that no users were down or any productivity was loss during the swap.Unpacking, inventory, and testing of new equipment to ensure high quality services are performed.Conducted user surveys to establish that all necessary software will be installed and that proper licensing is followed. Also insured hardware tags and serial numbers were properly accounted for.Custom delivery and installation of PC's in many of the metropolitan area locations including offices, warehouses, and maintenance shops.Tutoring of the users to insure they understand the new changes and proper follow up to make sure everything worked and that all their computer needs were fully satisfied.Support of Management Information Systems department in handling help desk calls resolving problems related to hardware, software, and networking issues.

Brian Woodhouse Skills

Printers Technical Support Active Directory Networking Servers Software Installation Windows Server Network Administration Troubleshooting Databases Hardware Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange Document Management Customer Service Laptops Microsoft Office Visio Information Technology Software Documentation Data Center Crm Managed Print Services Windows It Operations Wide Format Printing Windows 7 Enterprise Software Print Management Dhcp Xerox Printers Canon System Administration Access Microsoft Servers It Service Management It Management Ip Pbx Lan Wan Sas Droid Network Design Sales Presentations Scanners Hp Pagewide Kip Oce Twic Card

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