Brian Ward

Help Desk Technician at Sharp Solutions, Inc.
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Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Career Essentials in System Administration by Microsoft and LinkedIn
    Microsoft
    Dec, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning SQL Programming
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Google IT Support Specialization
    Coursera
    Nov, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microsoft Teams Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microsoft 365 Essential Training for Administrators
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Networking Foundations: Networking Basics
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 10: Printers
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 2: Implementation Considerations
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 6: Networking, Security, and More
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 7: Portable Computing
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 8: Security and Organization
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 1: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 2: Microprocessing and RAM
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 3: Core Hardware
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 4: Storage and Peripherals
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 5: Display Technologies
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 6: Physical Networking
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 8: Internet and the Cloud
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 9: Portable Computing
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Computer Science Principles: Programming
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Help Desk Technician
      • Mar 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior PRA
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

    • Histotechnologist
      • Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

      Routinely perform numerous special stains by hand and utilizing two Daco Special StainersRoutinely operate six Ventana Benchmark Ultras, a Ventana XT, and a Leica Bond IIIPerform quality and efficient work in all areas of histology and maintain equipmentFollow established policies and procedures

    • Histotechnician (Professional Research Assistant)
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2019

      Manager of Histology Core with the Gates Center for Regenerative MedicineRoutinely performed all areas of histology, including grossingManaged the daily activity of the Histology Core, including ordering supplies, visiting with clients about their submissions, billing for our services, maintaining the histology equipment, and hiring new employees when needed

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer
      • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

      Complete construction projects for local individuals - Projects include laminate flooring installation, bathroom remodeling, and egress window installation Complete construction projects for local individuals - Projects include laminate flooring installation, bathroom remodeling, and egress window installation

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Forensic Technologist
      • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

      Respond to crime scenes when requested Assist in evidence collection, photography, and presumptive testing Maintain equipment and supplies in the Crime Scene Section Respond to crime scenes when requested Assist in evidence collection, photography, and presumptive testing Maintain equipment and supplies in the Crime Scene Section

    • Histotechnician
      • Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

      Experience in grossing, dictation, embedding, microtomy, IHC and special staining Experience using the Ventana Benchmark XT, Leica RM2235 & RM2245, Sakura Tissue Tek Tec, Ventana NexES Finished continuing education to maintain certification as a Histotechnician (ASCP) Routinely performed unsupervised grossing, dictation, embedding, microtomy, IHC and Special Staining Prepared reagents needed by histology department Performed routine QC on specimens, blocks, slides, and reagents Experience with frozen sectioning Forensic Autopsy Assistant in nearly ninety autopsies

Education

  • University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
    Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General
    2006 - 2010
  • Mitchell High School, Mitchell, NE
    Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
    2002 - 2006

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