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Christopher Gité

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic IT Operations Support Specialist with a proven track record at ChampionX, excelling in incident management and process optimization. Adept at leading teams and enhancing service delivery, I implemented improvements that significantly elevated service quality. My strong technical troubleshooting skills and effective communication foster collaboration and drive operational excellence.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr IT Operations Support Specialist

ChampionX
11.2012 - Current
  • Provided expert technical support and resolved complex IT issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Managed the flow of incidents and requests through the service desk ticketing system, prioritizing and escalating as needed.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented preventative measures to improve system reliability.
  • Collaborated with various IT teams to resolve issues and enhance service delivery.
  • Maintained a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, staying updated on industry trends.

Lead IT Service Desk

ChampionX
11.2012 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and ran weekly Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings.
  • Managed the team's weekly On-Call schedule.
  • Supervised, mentored, and coached a team of IT Service Desk Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Assigned tasks, monitored performance, and provided constructive feedback, ensuring team members were well-trained and equipped.
  • Addressed performance issues and implemented corrective actions to maintain service quality.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Service Desk, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of user inquiries and incidents.
  • Monitored and analyzed service desk metrics (e.g., response times, resolution times) to identify areas for improvement.
  • Implemented process changes to enhance service quality and efficiency, resulting in measurable improvements.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, both hardware and software, escalating complex problems as needed.
  • Managed incidents and problems, prioritizing and escalating according to established procedures.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for IT Service Desk related issues, communicating effectively with users, IT staff, and management.
  • Collaborated with other IT teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Developed and maintained knowledge base articles and FAQs to empower users and reduce support requests.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures.

Sr. Helpdesk Support Coordinator

Baker Hughes Inc
04.2010 - 11.2012
  • Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
  • Provided customer support through use of chat, phone & email tools.
  • Utilized MS Exchange to create & maintain mail accounts & distribution lists.
  • Provided Blackberry and iPhone support with regards to email & activation requests.
  • Supported customers with the use of SCCM to push applications & remote troubleshooting.

Sr. Helpdesk Support Coordinator

BJ Services (Acquired by Baker Hughes April 2010)
08.2006 - 04.2010

Created and maintained network and email accounts using Active Directory and Hyena

Handled daily account terminations from SAP and TAF database in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes–Oxley) regulations

Handled first call resolutions and provide backup phone support

Provided network support; resolved network connectivity, e-mail, and printer problems

Responsible for broadcasting companywide personnel announcements via email

Reviewed Echo afterhours calls and enter data into spreadsheet

Troubleshot and diagnosed hardware, software issues

Re-enabled/disabled AD accounts

Reset password accounts for various applications

Monitored helpdesk voicemail and email box creating tickets as needed.

Provided weekly and monthly compliance reports to managers

Assisted with special project assignments


Dock Coordinator

Randstad Staffing@ Excel Logistics
10.2005 - 08.2006
  • Daily auditing of raw materials in preparation for outbound deliveries
  • Pulled orders and reconciled inventory into SAP via data entry
  • Coordinated trucks for hourly deliveries
  • Palletized and wrapped materials for shipment.
  • Received inbound materials and directed accordingly
  • Operated forklifts, pallet movers and other material handling equipment.
  • Maintained shipping & receiving logs
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks as needed, ensuring efficient workflow processes on the dock.

Customer Service Representative

CoWorx Staffing@ Arima Computer Corp.
04.2003 - 06.2005
  • Technical phone support and primary point of contact with customers providing updates and escalations
  • Maintained Dailey communication with various venders and the corporate office
  • Inventory control & tracking of units during the repair process
  • Compiled weekly reports using Excel spreadsheets
  • Data entry

Repair Tech/Customer Service Representative

Arima Computer Corp.
01.2000 - 04.2003
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic assessment of damaged laptops.
  • Tore down and reassembled PC hardware components.
  • Performed software configuration, and installation of laptops and readied them for quality control
  • Provided technical phone support, fielding calls from customers concerning repairs.
  • Data entry

Cycle Counter / Inventory Control

Bray International, Inc.
06.1995 - 10.1999
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Performed a nightly cycle count of inventory
  • Maintained inventory by performing data entry into spreadsheets and proprietary software
  • Pulled orders for assembly using in-house ticketing system
  • Restocked inventory
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using various forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Assisted in maintaining shipping and receiving logs.
  • Increased warehouse organization by identifying obsolete or damaged items for disposal or repair accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aldine Contemporary Education (ACE)
Houston, TX
06-1989

Skills

  • Process Optimization
  • Scheduling management
  • Operations tracking
  • Workflow streamlining
  • Team Management & Leadership
  • IT Service Desk Operations
  • Incident & Problem Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting (Hardware & Software)
  • Process Improvement & Optimization
  • Service Delivery & Analysis
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Knowledge Base Management
  • IT Infrastructure & Systems
  • Ticketing Systems (eg, ServiceNow, KACE, Track-IT)
  • Audit reporting
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Troubleshoot service issues
  • Change management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

Languages

English

Interests

  • Music
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Reading
  • Creative Writing
  • Exploring various forms of art, such as painting, writing music, and building/upgrading guitars, to nurture creativity and personal growth.

References

  • Derick Jones (832) 877-9892
  • Stephen Charles (214) 587-8392
  • Brenda Villalobos (281) 975-7950

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekCompany Culture

Timeline

Sr IT Operations Support Specialist

ChampionX
11.2012 - Current

Lead IT Service Desk

ChampionX
11.2012 - Current

Sr. Helpdesk Support Coordinator

Baker Hughes Inc
04.2010 - 11.2012

Sr. Helpdesk Support Coordinator

BJ Services (Acquired by Baker Hughes April 2010)
08.2006 - 04.2010

Dock Coordinator

Randstad Staffing@ Excel Logistics
10.2005 - 08.2006

Customer Service Representative

CoWorx Staffing@ Arima Computer Corp.
04.2003 - 06.2005

Repair Tech/Customer Service Representative

Arima Computer Corp.
01.2000 - 04.2003

Cycle Counter / Inventory Control

Bray International, Inc.
06.1995 - 10.1999

High School Diploma -

Aldine Contemporary Education (ACE)
Christopher Gité