Bert Walters

bert@bertwalters.com · 318-450-4433

Professional Summary

Experienced IT Technician with 18+ years in network operations, systems administration, and technical support. Highly adaptable and skilled at resolving complex IT challenges with a focus on performance, reliability, and user satisfaction.

Technical Skills

Experience

Mental Health Technician
Pecan Haven · Monroe, LA · 2023–Present
  • Provide care and monitor patients facing emotional and mental health challenges.
  • Document treatment plans, progress notes, and incident reports accurately.
  • Participate in crisis management and de-escalation training programs.
System Administrator
Lasalle Management · Ruston, LA · 2018–2022
  • Supported 1,000+ endpoints and resolved software/network issues.
  • Rewired facilities and created infrastructure maps for compliance.
  • Managed vendor relations and analyzed telecom usage reports.
Senior Network Engineer
Lumen Technologies · Monroe, LA · 2014–2018
  • Oversaw bandwidth planning across 10 states; prepared weekly reports.
  • Led roundtable meetings on capacity planning and circuit management.
  • Mentored interns during summer development programs.
Operations Technician II
Lumen Technologies · Monroe, LA · 2004–2014
  • Handled line outages, database errors, and SS7 support for legacy networks.
  • Worked with plant supervisors and cross-functional technical teams.

References

Downloads

⬇️ Resume (PDF) 📄 Letters of Recommendation (PDF)