Suraj   Patel

About

Professional Summary

Results-driven IT professional skilled in IT support, AV operations, and event supervision. Dedicated to troubleshooting, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service. A self-motivated, creative individual seeking roles such as IT Support Engineer, AV IT Technician, or Events Supervisor to leverage strong communication skills and drive innovative solutions. Committed to process improvement, user satisfaction, and continuous learning, with a passion for creating positive end-user experiences through attentive service and proactive problem resolution.

IT Technician
AV Technician
Event Management
1st and 2nd Line Support
Resume

Education

  • 2021 - 2022

    University for the Creative Arts - Epsom

    Creative Business School, degree: Master of Arts in Master of Business Administration

    Subjects:

    •   Creative Industries: Global Industry & Futures
    •   Creative Industries: Leadership
    •   Business Economics
    •   Creative People & Organisations
    •   Global Creative Industries
    •   Marketing, Design & Communication
    •   Forecasting & Predictive Analytics
    •   Operations & Risk in the Creative Industries
    •   Strategy & Decision Making
    •   Finance & Investment for the Creative Industries
    •   Human-centred Innovation & Design
    •   Competitive Intelligence & Research
    •   Trends & Forecasting
    •   Creative Business Start-up
    •   Strategy: Management & Implementation
    •   Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    Dissertation: Growing business for art market in the UK with NFTs (non-fungible tokens)

  • 2016 - 2020
  • Gujarat Technological University

    Computer Science and Technology, degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

    Subjects:

    •   Elements of Electrical Engineering
    •   Computer Programming and Utilization
    •   OOPC++
    •   Database Management System
    •   OOPJ
    •   Computer Networks
    •   Operating System
    •   Cyber Security
    •   Artificial Intelligence
    •   System Programming
    •   Computer Graphics
    •   Software Engineering
    •   Web Technology
    •   Information and Network Security
    •   Mobile Computing and Wireless Communication
    •   IOT and Applications

    Dissertation: Flutter Based Android Application to Report Water Scarcity Problem in Your Area to Help Govt and NGOs to Provide Effective SupplyChain

Certifications

Experience

  • January 2023 - Now

    Conference & Banqueting Events IT AV Technician

    Marriott Hotel - Canary Wharf

      Managed 15+ weekly client events, handling scheduling, logistics, pre-event planning, documentation, and invoicing

      Provided excellent customer service, greeted clients, tracked attendance and, generated comprehensive post-event reports

      Built strong client relationships to understand goals, consistently exceeding expectations

      Trained new event coordinators, promoting standardized processes and best practices

      Ensured seamless execution through meticulous planning and coordination

      Maintained high client satisfaction via attentive service and insightful reports with comprehensive data analysis

  • October 2021 - October 2022

    Business Center Operations AV-IT Associate

    St. James' Court London, A Taj Hotel (Buckingham Palace)

      Managed business center operations for 50+ daily guests, providing excellent customer service

      Prepared meeting rooms with refreshments, equipment, and supplies for seamless experience

      Resolved technical issues with printers, phones, computers, and other office equipment

      Tracked usage metrics, maintained inventory, and developed positive rapport with guests

      Ensured smooth operations and well-equipped meeting rooms for high guest volume

      Delivered attentive service, building positive relationships and enhancing guest experience

      Maintained accurate inventory tracking and metrics through diligent oversight

  • May 2021 - July 2021

    IT Technician & Support Staff (Part-Time) While Study

    PCHub London

      Provided technical support and customer service to over 100 clients weekly

      Diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues, performed upgrades and replacements across various devices

      Developed user guides, tutorials to educate customers and improve technical knowledge

      Managed retail inventory, processed sales transactions with keen attention to detail

      Efficiently resolved 100+ customer issues weekly across different device types

      Created user-friendly methods to enhance customer's technical understanding

      Ensured positive experiences through excellent service and accurate inventory management

  • January 2018 - October 2019

    Hyperspace Inc (Synereo) Blockchain Company (Remote Job)

    Hyperspace Inc - Social Media Manager

      Spearheaded social media initiatives to boost brand visibility, foster engagement, and generate leads

      Led a team of content creators and community managers to execute social media strategies

      Successfully raised substantial funds as part of a lean team executing an impactful marketing campaign

      Analyzed campaign metrics to derive actionable insights for optimizing social media performance

      Partnered with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate social media into overarching marketing plans

      Drove IT operations to ensure smooth and efficient processes

      Developed compelling, brand-aligned social media content to captivate target audiences

      Substantially grew brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation through inventive SM tactics

      Leveraged data-driven insights to continually refine and enhance campaign effectiveness

Skills

    Soft Skills


    Empathetic and Trustworthy
    Creative & Problem solver
    Collaborative and Team Player
    Purpose Driven
    Adaptable and Flexible
    Resilient
    Effective Time Manager
    Communicator
    Detail Oriented
    High Integrity
    Customer Service Focused
    Excellent Hospitality Skills

    Hard Skills


    IT Support Specialist (1st & 2nd Line)
    AV Control Systems
    Software Installation Configuration
    Cybersecurity Focused
    Cloud Technology Proficient
    Hardware Troubleshooter
    OS Knowledge
    Web Developer
    Mobile Device Management
    Network Administrating
    Event Planning and Coordination
    Project Management
    Equipment Maintenance
    Community Management
    Documentation
    Social Media Marketing

    Financial Skills


    Personal Finance
    Trading
    Legal Knowledge

Tools & Technologies

  •   OS: Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iOS
  •   VC Tools: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Discord
  •   Office Tools: Microsoft 365, LibreOffice, Google Workspace
  •   AV Tools : Audio Mixers, DMX Lights, VC Devices, Projectors, Presentations, Circuit Tester,Wire Tracer
  •   IT Tools: Active Directory(AD), Microsoft Powershell, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Amazon (AWS), Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, VPNs, Zendesk
  •   Encryption/Decryption Tools: VPNs, TOR, KeePass etc.
  •   Networking Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Network Analysis Tools
  •   AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Ideagram and other AI Tools
  •   Automation Tools: IFTTT, Zapier

Languages

  •   English (Professional)
  •   Hindi (Social)
  •   Gujarati (Native)


Portfolio

Extra-curricular Projects

  • Authentic Panda

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      Helping entrepreneurs choose brand names & providing initial startup guidance as a domain investor

  • FirstBulb - Premium Brand Names

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      Domains' Portfolio For Personal Brands

Blogs

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