Joshua Hackworth
@joshuahackworth
Customer-focused IT professional delivering de-escalated, autonomous technical support for remote teams.
What I'm looking for
I’m a CompTIA A+ and Cisco Certified IT Professional combining elite customer de-escalation with hands-on lab experience. I support distributed remote teams by applying my training in endpoint security and network routing, along with strong Windows 10/11 and Linux fundamentals.
Across my roles as a “Customer Service Specialist” and “Shift Lead,” I managed high-volume queues, resolved complex inquiries through active listening, and adapted quickly to hardware and software updates in fast-paced retail and hospitality environments. In my labs, I configured routers and switches in Cisco Packet Tracer, practiced Linux system administration with SSH, and performed hardware diagnostics in live-lab settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Specialist, Team Member
Reasor’s
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Managed high-volume customer queues under strict time constraints, ensuring positive, accurate, and efficient service desk support. De-escalated complex customer inquiries and adapted to frequent hardware and software updates for POS terminals and inventory trackers.
Shift Lead & Team Leader
Game X Change
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 (10 months)
Provided technical customer support by diagnosing software and hardware compatibility questions for consumer electronics and media. Handled cash management, generated auditing reports, and supervised/mentored junior team members while ensuring adherence to SOPs.
CNC Machine Operator
Ziese Products Inc.
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)
Monitored complex CNC machine software operations to support accuracy, process efficiency, and product quality. Performed quality control inspections against strict engineering measurements to maintain a zero-defect standard.
Customer Service Representative
Tractor Supply Company
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Translated complex product specifications into user-friendly terms to assist clients with system selection and order fulfillment. Processed secure point-of-sale financial transactions in a high-volume checkout queue.
Overnight Logistics Specialist (Stocker)
Walmart
Feb 2012 - Oct 2012 (8 months)
Worked independent overnight shifts to meet strict fulfillment quotas while maintaining high autonomy and time management. Managed meticulous asset tracking and organized flow across high-volume warehouse and floor environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Capital Technology Center
Cisco Networking Academy Certifications, Networking & Endpoint Security
2024 - 2026
Activities and societies: Configured routers/switches and local topologies in Packet Tracer and physical setups; used SSH and Linux command-line permissions; performed hardware diagnostics and OS deployments in a live-lab environment.
Completed Cisco Networking Academy certifications covering CCNA: Introduction to Networks, Endpoint Security, and Operating Systems Basics, along with IT Essentials and Computer Hardware Basics, and Introduction to Modern AI. Built network infrastructure and practiced Linux system administration through guided lab work in Cisco Packet Tracer and live lab environments.
CompTIA
CompTIA A+ Certification, Information Technology
Earned the CompTIA A+ certification through CompTIA.
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