OPEN TO REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES

Technical thinking.
Human connection.
Reliable results.

I’m Tristan, a diagnostic technician and line lead who brings hands-on hardware experience and a people-first approach to technical support.

Exploring remote IT, technical support, and engineering support roles.

24Server racks supported
~3 monthsTo line-lead responsibilities at Jabil
Tristan Ratliff smiling with a companion outside a storefront

Curious by nature. Practical by experience.

DIAGNOSEDOCUMENTCOMMUNICATEIMPROVE

01 / EXPERTISE

Where I make
a difference.

From diagnosing server hardware to helping someone understand the next step, I connect technical detail with clear communication.

Hardware & diagnostics

Industrial server troubleshooting, testing operations, and practical problem-solving on the production floor.

Server diagnosticsHardware troubleshootingFiber optics

Technical support

Phone and chat support, website and advertising troubleshooting, and calm, clear handling of escalated issues.

Customer supportTroubleshooting & escalationNetworking fundamentals

People & process

Leading technicians, training teammates, tracking equipment, and keeping operational information organized.

Team leadershipTechnical documentationEquipment tracking
MY TOOLKIT

Linux / Windows / MobaXterm / Excel / OneNote / Epic

02 / PERSONAL STAT SHEET

How I approach
the work.

A snapshot of my working style, from dependable follow-through to developing new skills.

SELF-ASSESSED · 5-POINT SCALE

Personal ratings, rather than formal assessment results.

Reliability

5 / 5

Learning speed

3 / 5

Learning retention

5 / 5

Self-motivation

5 / 5

Troubleshooting

4 / 5

Communication

4 / 5

03 / EXPERIENCE

Built through
hands-on work.

A background across technical operations, customer support, creative production, and accurate information handling.

Central Baptist Health

2025 — 2026
Lexington, KY

ER Patient Access Coordinator

Maintained accurate patient information in Epic in a fast-paced emergency department.

View responsibilities
  • Worked with patients and medical staff on time-sensitive requests.
  • Handled confidential information with accuracy and followed registration and documentation procedures.

Freelance

2022 — 2025
Hesperia, CA

Animator / Team Lead

Managed animation projects and coordinated contributors from assignment through quality review.

View responsibilities
  • Assigned work, tracked completion, and handled team-member payments.
  • Reviewed work for quality, consistency, and project requirements.
  • Communicated technical requirements and resolved production issues.

Amazon

2018 — 2022
Winchester, KY

Customer Service / Affiliate Advertising Support / Team Lead

Provided phone and chat support, helped affiliates troubleshoot website and advertising issues, and trained new employees.

View responsibilities
  • Explained technical processes and policies and helped teammates resolve difficult issues.
  • Handled escalated customers while maintaining accurate information and following procedures.
  • Promoted to affiliate advertising support approximately four months after starting, then to team lead approximately five months later.

04 / TRAINING & EDUCATION

Always building
the next skill.

At Jabil, I completed training in server diagnostics and fiber-optic cabling. At Amazon, I developed skills in customer support, de-escalation, and team leadership.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Fleming County Highschool
Flemingsburg, KY · 2016

01

JABIL / TECHNICAL TRAINING

Diagnostics & connectivity

  • Debug 1, Debug 2 & Debug 3
  • Fiber Optic Cabling 101/102 & Full Course
  • Hexadecimal
  • PIT Lift License
02

AMAZON / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Support & leadership

  • Leadership Skills
  • Customer Service & De-escalation
  • Time Management

READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE

Let’s solve something
worth solving.

Have a remote IT, technical support, or engineering support opportunity? I’d welcome a conversation.

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