
Edward Youngblood
@edwardyoungblood
I resolve high-volume Tier 1–2 technical issues across broadband, software, and IoT.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered Tier 1/Tier 2 support across Drake Software, Insight Global, teleNetwork, and Support.com, resolving high-volume customer issues across software, internet, broadband, and IoT environments. At Drake Software, I resolved 40–60+ tickets daily while maintaining 90% first-contact resolution and over 95% SLA compliance.
I've reduced downtime for commercial HVAC and refrigeration IoT systems, managed access for more than 1,000 users, and diagnosed RF, cabling, modem, and router issues in the field. I bring 12+ years of troubleshooting, incident documentation, remote support, and customer-focused resolution work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Installed, activated, and repaired broadband and voice services for 6–10 customers daily.
• Achieved an impressive 88–94% first-time completion rate, minimizing repeat service calls.
• Diagnosed RF, cabling, and modem/router issues, effectively reducing escalations and follow-up requests by 15%.
• Developed strong technical skills in broadband technology and customer service while working
• Resolved 40–60+ Tier 1/Tier 2 support tickets daily, ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Achieved a 90% first-contact resolution rate and maintained over 95% SLA compliance.
• Managed user accounts and role-based access for over 1,000 users, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Documented incidents in ticketing systems, leading to a 20% reduction in repeat tickets.
• Provided remote Tier 1/Tier 2 support for HVAC and refrigeration IoT systems.
• Resolved performance issues to enhance uptime across commercial facilities.
• Documented incidents in service desk tools with over 90% accuracy.
• Contributed to a 20% reduction in system downtime, improving operational efficiency.
• Managed high-volume dispatch operations using OnFleet, ensuring efficient technician response times.
• Streamlined scheduling and job allocation, resulting in a 20% reduction in service response times.
• Enhanced technician productivity by 25%, contributing to improved SLA compliance.
• Delivered exceptional customer service, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rating through effective communication.
• Increased client sales revenue by 10% through strategic upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
• Enhanced customer retention rates by 20% with proactive follow-ups and relationship-building efforts.
• Developed processes that reduced call handling time by 15%, improving
• Delivered exceptional technical support as an Internet Helpdesk Technician at teleNetwork in Houston, Texas.
• Achieved an impressive 85% first-call resolution rate, enhancing customer satisfaction for major internet service providers.
• Leveraged tools such as ArcGIS and Apache Spark Core to optimize troubleshooting processes and improve operational workflows.
Handled 20–50 inbound calls per shift, achieving an 85% first-call resolution rate and addressing 90% of technical issues within 15 minutes. Improved customer satisfaction scores by 95% and boosted retention rates by 20% through proactive follow-ups, account support, and prioritized escalation controls. Safeguarded customer accounts by actively detecting and resolving fraudulent activity through r
• Provided exceptional technical support by managing 20–50 inbound calls per shift, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for technical issues while maintaining compliance with quality control standards.
• Utilized task management systems to organize support requests, resulting in a 98% on-time resolution rate.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TestDome
Technical Support
Issued Jun 2023
TestDome
Customer Service
Issued Jun 2023
ITT Technical Institute
Associate's Degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2012 - 2014
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