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Lydia Boachie

Swindon,UK

Summary

Experienced IT Service Desk professional with a strong background in 1st Line Support and Incident & Request Management, demonstrating ITIL awareness. Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, Windows 10/11 support, and Active Directory management, including password resets and account management. Skilled in hardware troubleshooting for laptops, printers, and peripherals, alongside basic networking knowledge such as Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, and VPN. Adept at using ticketing systems like SysAid Service Space and remote support tools including Quick Assist and TeamViewer. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service through efficient communication skills and technical documentation writing. Career goals include advancing expertise in virtualisation and process implementation to enhance IT service delivery.

I am an attentive technician, skilled in monitoring and resolving project hazards. Prioritises maintenance and repair tasks with strict time management. Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy. This skill has been highly commended by my managers and colleagues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

IT Service Desk Technician

University of Worcester
Worcester, Worcestershire
2024.01 - 2026.03
  • Provide first-line technical support to staff and students via phone, email, and walk-ins.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with Windows devices, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi connectivity, printing, and academic systems.
  • Use service desk ticketing system to log incidents, prioritise work, and escalate where required.
  • Support account management tasks including password resets, MFA assistance, and user provisioning.
  • Set up, configure, and maintain laptops, desktops, and AV equipment in classrooms and lecture theatres.
  • Assist in large-scale IT upgrades, device rollouts, and software deployments.
  • Deliver an excellent customer experience, maintaining high satisfaction scores.
  • Promoted sustainability through efficient use of resources in daily tasks.
  • Coordinated closely with wider team members for the successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing effective troubleshooting techniques.
  • Prepared detailed reports post inspection, facilitated informed decision making.
  • Contributed to team targets by providing support during high-priority projects, such as preparations towards Open Days, Freshers' week and Graduation seasons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to service calls and resolving technical glitches swiftly.
  • Removed and replaced worn and damaged components to reduce risk of breakdowns.
  • Maintained daily maintenance logs, updating data with accuracy to inform management of operational needs.
  • Communicated with customers to explain required repairs or replacements.
  • Identified potential issues through meticulous evaluation of technical specifications and blueprints, prevented costly repairs.
  • Trained junior staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostered skill development and creativity skills for the department's image on social media to best promote the services and updates.

Healthcare Assistant

Castle Health
Cardiff
2019.11 - 2021.03
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
  • Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress and assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Travelled between different care homes across the county, with diverse needs and competencies levels.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Maths, English and Biology

New College Swindon
Swindon
2016.09 - 2017.06

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

New College Swindon
Swindon
2016.09 - 2017.06

Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate - Health and Social Care

New College Swindon
Swindon
2017.09 - 2019.06

Bachelor of Science - Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Biomedical Science

University of Worcester
Worcester
2021.09 - 2024.05

Information Communications Technician Level 3 (IT - IT Support

University of Worcester
Worcester
2024.09 -

Skills

  • IT Service Desk / 1st Line Support
  • Incident & Request Management (ITIL awareness)
  • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
  • Windows 10/11 support
  • Active Directory (password resets, account management, profile creations)
  • Hardware troubleshooting (laptops, printers, peripherals)
  • Basic networking (Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
  • Ticketing systems such as SysAid Service Space
  • Customer service & communication
  • Remote support tools (Quick Assist, Teams, TeamViewer)
  • Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, SOLE, SITS etc
  • Applications: Microsoft 365, Teams Admin basics, SharePoint support
  • Networking: Basic TCP/IP, Wi-Fi troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation writing
  • Reliable decision making
  • Hardware: Laptops, desktops, printers, AV kit, peripherals
  • Tools: ServiceNow, ITTools, Active Directory, Azure
  • Efficient communication using verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment Maintenance and Re-imaging
  • Staff education and training
  • Staff and Students relationship building
  • Technical understanding
  • Process implementation
  • Project support
  • Virtualisation

Accomplishments

  • Resolved 80–90% of first-line tickets without escalation (adjust the figure based on your experience)
  • Recognised for strong customer service and problem-solving abilities
  • Supported high-demand environments (lecture theatres, student hubs, busy support queues)
  • Excellent feedback from Customer Service Satisfaction (Very Satisfied, with an average satisfaction of 4.8 out of 5)

Affiliations

  • Self-taught braider and Co-founder of Naroli Hair Business
  • Photography for events and content creation
  • Media Team coordinator at my local church
  • Choir member
  • Cooking and Meal preparation for various costumers and catering to events

Languages

Italian
Native
Akan
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Personal Statement

I earned a Christian Counselling Certificate, enabling me to support individuals facing trauma or everyday challenges, especially people living with Pain and Chronic illness. As I myself suffer from Fibromyalgia, I can sympathise with people who struggle to share their experiences, explain their pain and manage day-to- activities. I meet with them online or in person to provide support through verbal encouragement, links to services available in their areas, advocating skills and tools for themselves and learning to take it one day at the time.

My journey reflects someone who adapts quickly, works hard, and invests fully in every environment I am placed in. I bring strong communication skills, empathy, technical understanding, and a commitment to continuous improvement — qualities that make me well-suited to a wide range of roles and a valuable addition to any team.

Timeline

Information Communications Technician Level 3 (IT - IT Support

University of Worcester
2024.09 -

IT Service Desk Technician

University of Worcester
2024.01 - 2026.03

Bachelor of Science - Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Biomedical Science

University of Worcester
2021.09 - 2024.05

Healthcare Assistant

Castle Health
2019.11 - 2021.03

Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate - Health and Social Care

New College Swindon
2017.09 - 2019.06

NVQ Level 2 - Maths, English and Biology

New College Swindon
2016.09 - 2017.06

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

New College Swindon
2016.09 - 2017.06
Lydia Boachie