Jennifer Sotz   
             
           
          
  San Leandro, CA 
             jennsotz@gmail.com 
             415-521-9483 
              LinkedIn 
 
          
            
          
          
              Skills
           
         
          
            
                 
                
                    - Basic Networking Fundamentals
- Computer Imaging
- All Modern Day Windows OS
- User Account Administration
- Reconnect/Disconnect
- OS Multi-Booting
- Customer Service Focused  
 
            
            
                
                
                    - Cable Management
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN/MAN
- Google Suite
- Active Directory
- Basic Programming: HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- MS Products & Office 365 Support
-  Printer & Multifunction Devices Support
                    
 
                
            
                  
                        - Hardware/Software Installation
- Hard Disk Drives, Motherboards 
- Active Listening
- Data Management
- Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
- Mobile Digital Devices Support
- Disk Imaging, Wipes, Drive Partitioning 
 
          
        
           
          
 
 
 
 
 
             Valuable Strengths
           
          
          
              
             
            
                - Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish
- Accountability
- Relationship Management
- Digital Literacy
- Client Retention
- Valid Driver's License
- Cross Functional Collaboration 
 
        
        
            
            
                - Time Management
- 5 Star Customer Service
- Excellent Reading/Writing Skills
- Professional Communication
- Record Keeping
- Detailed Oriented
- Teamwork 
 
            
        
              
                    - Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Quick Learner
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure 
 
           
          
 
 
 
           Career Evolution
           
           Student   
                     dev/Mission 
          SAN FRANCISCO, CA     
           06/2019 to Present  
          
          
            - Troubleshooting and maintenance of multiple hardware devices
- Computer refurbishing 
-  Tech Support (Service Learning) for the community
- Work hands on with cool sensors, buzzers and lights
- Combination of hands on, online tools and troubleshooting
- Researching solutions
- Complex coding problems using CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
Disconnect/Reconnect Technician
          PROACTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 
  05/2019 to Present	 
            
          
            - Accurately complete standardized inventory sheet and layout of equipment including port connections
- Ensure equipment is accurately labeled with origination/destination information
- Disconnect PC equipment and peripherals at location
- Reconnect PC equipment and peripherals to exact specifications listed on move sheet
- Document and escalate any issues encountered
IT Help Desk Support
			 NICHOTECH 
            OAKLAND, CA	 
            03/2019 to 06/2019
           
            
          - 	On boarding, new employees and configuring everything they will need in terms of hardware and software 
- 	Providing support to users
- 	Assisting with troubleshooting PCs and printers
- 	Updating software applications
- 	 Creating documentation for every issue solved 
- 	Updating and setting up new hires to PaperCut software for their secure printers
- 	Configuring wireless headset for users
- 	Creating visual diagram with employee’s PCs names and where each of them are located 
CompTIA A+ Certification
      STRIDE CENTER 
          OAKLAND, CA     
                  03/2019 to 06/2019
            
            - Learn about computer hardware
- Troubleshooting PCs and printers
- Connecting printers to PCs and sharing computer to network
- Assemble and dissemble computers’ parts
Immigration Legal Counselor
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES 
          SAN FRANCISCO, CA 		
 11/2017 to 06/2019 
          *	Promoted from Legal Assistant to Immigration Legal Counselor			  01/2015 - 10/2017 
          *	Promoted from DreamSF Fellow to Legal Assistant 06/2014 - 12/2014	
          
          
          - Managed over 40 cases doing different immigration legal remedies including: U-Visa, U-Visa adjustments of status, DACA & TPS Renewal,
 Permanent Residency, Work Permits, Advanced Parole, Family Based petitions, Citizenship applications, FBI and USCIS FOIA requests
- Translated birth certificates, letters, character letters from Spanish to English
- Prepared 918B Police Certification forms for U-Visa clients to show cooperation with law enforcement agencies
              Education & Certifications
            
           
           
             CompTIA A+ Certification - In Progress  
           Bachelor in Criminal Justice and Latino/a Studies 
            SFSU, San Francisco, CA	05/2017 
                          
          Honors: Magna Cum Laude
               
              
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