
I'M
Andrew
Hels.
Technical Support Leader
Business Development Strategist
Solution-Oriented Innovator

Clients i've helped
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Star Tribune
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Regis Corp
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Minnehaha Academy
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Gander Mountain
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Sequel Response
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Avail Academy
and many more!

Experience
​OptumCare LDMG/LHCP | CA |Remote|
Technical Supervisor Tech Support | March 2025 – Current ​
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Key Contributions
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Technical Supervisor of Tech Support for OptumCare/ LHCP (Legacy Health Care Partners) /LDMG (Legacy DaVita Medical Group) Service Desk for the CA region.
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Assisted with device and system migration of LHCP and LDMG facilities and clinics to OptumCare.
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​Optum (UnitedHealth Group)| Eden Prairie, MN |Hybrid|
Assoc. Technical Support Specialist/Resolver Tech| March 2023 – March 2025
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Key Contributions
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Promoted to Associate Technical Support Specialist for both Mac and Windows operating systems in March 2023.
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Designated as a resolver technician, responsible for addressing and resolving complex technical issues escalated beyond Level 1 support.
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Served as Mac Support Team Lead and Backup Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering Level 2 technical support for Mac environments across the UnitedHealth Group organization.
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Provided Level 2 support to the Windows Applications Team, troubleshooting application-related issues across the enterprise.
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Active member of the Employee Experience Committee, dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience for all UHG employees.
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Recipient of the Light Bearer Award, the highest recognition awarded for outstanding contributions to the UnitedHealth Group Service Desk.
Optum (UnitedHealth Group) | Minnetonka, MN |Hybrid|
Sr. Mac Technical Support Analyst | May 2022 – March 2023
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Key Contributions
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Served as Mac Support Tech delivering Level 1-2 technical support for Mac environments across the UnitedHealth Group organization.
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Provided coaching and guidance to Level 1 Help Desk technicians, supporting their development and ensuring effective resolution of technical issues.
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Active member of the Employee Experience Committee, dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience for all UHG employees.
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DontDitchItFixIt, LLC | St. Louis Park, MN
Founder, Owner, President | July 2010 – September 2021​
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Key Contributions
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Launched one of the highest rated electronics repair service centers in Minnesota from the ground up.
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Mobilized high caliber teams to develop and expand the business by acquiring high value B2B and B2C accounts..
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Earned over 200 reviews with an avg of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Yelp, Google, and Facebook with consistent positive feedback.
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Clients: Star Tribune, Gander Mountain, Regis Corporation, Minnehaha Academy, Sequel Response, & more.
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Authorized repair provider for SquareTrade.
Business Development and Leadership Strategy
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Designed, updated, and maintained a business website and email services to build awareness in the market.
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Deployed first-of-their-kind marketing campaigns and strategies to accelerate growth of clients in pipeline.
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Created and developed the brand by conducting market research and competitor benchmarking to identify gaps.
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Recruited, hired, and trained 12 new employees to ensure consistent repairs across hardware and software systems.
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Owned all back-end office functions, including VoIP system, employee scheduling, payroll, P&L, and other financial statements.
Customer Relationship Management
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Tracked the full customer lifecycle from prospecting, intake of personal information, and managing device inventory.
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Addressed and resolved customer complaints and any atypical issues to mitigate any escalations as needed.
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Provided IT support including virus removal, data recovery, diagnosis, and repair of several complex hardware and software components.
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Soldered devices when needed and utilized root-cause analysis to troubleshoot Windows and Apple operating systems.
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Created all forms and documentation to gather customer requirements, outline costs, and define delivery timelines.
EARLY CAREER
Lab Technician | TLC Precision Wafer Technology | 2+ Years
Key Contributions
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Helped develop, maintain, and test experimental systems for melting and purifying polysilicon.
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Provided many other needed services around the premises including repair work and installations on various systems.
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Handled shipping and ordering of equipment/ products including items imported and exported overseas.
