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HR Record

Brandon Walker

Summary

  • Date of Birth: December 5, 1993
  • Job Title: Technical Support Specialist
  • Location: Remote (Based in Phoenix, Arizona)
  • Current Salary: $62,000

Insurellm Career Progression

  • October 2021 - Present: Technical Support Specialist

    • Provides tier 2/3 technical support for all Insurellm products
    • Troubleshoots complex technical issues for enterprise clients
    • Creates knowledge base articles and internal documentation
    • Maintains 4.8/5 customer satisfaction rating
  • May 2019 - September 2021: Support Specialist at TechHelp Inc.

    • Handled tier 1 technical support for SaaS products
    • Resolved customer issues via phone, email, and chat
  • January 2018 - April 2019: IT Help Desk Technician at Regional Bank

    • Provided internal IT support for bank employees
    • Managed ticket queue and resolved hardware/software issues

Annual Performance History

  • 2023: Rating: 3.3/5 Meets basic expectations. Good technical knowledge but customer satisfaction scores declined slightly. Needs to improve empathy in customer interactions.

  • 2022: Rating: 2.9/5 Below expectations. Struggled with increased ticket volume and complex escalations. Response times often exceeded SLA targets. Enrolled in customer service training.

  • 2021: Rating: 3.6/5 Adequate performance for a new hire. Good technical skills but needs to develop better troubleshooting methodology.

Compensation History

  • 2023: Base Salary: $62,000 + Bonus: $1,500
  • 2022: Base Salary: $60,000 + Bonus: $0 (no bonus due to performance)
  • 2021: Base Salary: $58,000 (started mid-year)

Other HR Notes

  • Education: Associate Degree in Information Technology from Phoenix Community College
  • Certifications: CompTIA A+, working toward Network+ certification
  • Performance Improvement Plan: Currently on 90-day PIP (started August 2023) focusing on response time improvements and customer communication skills
  • Skills: Strong in system troubleshooting, SQL basics, and API debugging. Needs improvement in soft skills and time management.
  • Development: Working with manager on structured troubleshooting approach and empathetic customer communication
  • Feedback: Technically competent but struggles under pressure. Tends to focus on technical details rather than customer experience. Improving but needs consistent focus.