1. Grant Farrell
College: University of Alabama, Class of 2016
Major: Commerce & Business
Minor: Computer Technology And Applications
Address:
3833 12th Ct S Apt B3
Birmingham, Al 35222
205-317-3014
gtfarrell@crimson.ua.edu
gfarrell90@gmail.com
Education:
Visual Basic, C#, SQL Server, and HTML experience University of Alabama MIS Program
- (2008 - 2011)
MIS 340 Inventory Management Program, group project
- (Web Based capstone application: 92 hours Code)
Network, systems,and server management experience (professional)
PC troubleshooting and technical support (8+years)
Member of Windows Developer program as well as IOS preview member
Personal Skill-Sets:
Throrough hardware and computer knowledge including:
6 years of personalcomputer assembly and sales (finished product)
4 years professional experience disassembly, evaluating, and troubleshooting hardware such as
printers, faxes, and smartphones among other miscellaneous hardware.
Collegiate level courses pertaining to social media presence, information technology evaluation,
web design,and hardware for information systems.
Personal experience with adobe photoshop and CS5 design allowing for creation of creative and
attractive graphic designs.
Active Directory, DHCP mapping, driver/software proficiency
Multiple MIS projects involving: analysis of essentialfunctions,identifying refinable
components,assigning tasks based on skills of involved group members.
Experience creating queries in systemdatabase (SQL) to identify abnormalities in information
and structure.
Use of third party software such as Navicat® to create detailed reports used to compare past
entries and cases; develop solutions for potential problematic processes
Active in many teamwork driven MIS project groups that developed strong cohesion and
communication skills which are necessary for a successfulbusiness.
Extremely proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, VISIO, and other software required in a
successfuland productive work environment.
Employment:
Shipping and Receiving Associate,HooverToyota
- (November 2015 – May 2016)
Warehouse Associate,Alabama Furniture Market
- (August 2015 – November 2015)
Technical Support and Information Specialist, Communications Unlimited (CUI)
- (April 2014 - March 2015)
Technical Support Staff, University of Alabama, (2009 – 2012)
Resident Team Leader, R.W. Woodruff Scout Reservation, Blairsville, GA
- (May 2007 - July 2007)
2. Career Interests/Goals:
I am passionate about learning and gaining experience with technologies as they continue to evolve
and develop.I have been able to gain comprehensive experience with a wide array of applications in
the past several years,both in pursuit of my degree and in my employment. Whether required to
trouble-shoot personalcomputer issues oranalyze and improve local networks; My wide range of
experience will both benefit my employer as well as improve my skill-sets in an increasingly
technology-centered business world.
Previous Leadership Positions and Community Involvement
Boy Scouts of America: Troop 254 2002-2008:
Patrol Leader, Patrol Trainer, Assistant SeniorPatrol Leader, Leadership Assistant-Camp Sequoyah,
BSA Christmas Tree Sales Coordinator, R.W. Woodruff Scout Reservation Field Sports Staff (selective
summer staff position)
Volunteer Activities: Community
Cahaba River Clean-up (2008), Oak Mountain State Park Bridge Building Project (2004), BSA
Christmas Tree Sales (2003-2006), Service Volunteer Jessie's Place (inner city youth organization -
2004), Inner City Birmingham Church Rebuilding Project (2005), Oak Mountain State Park Trail
Clearing (2005)
Volunteer Activities and Experiences: National and International
Mission/Service Trip to Northern Ireland -- Briarwood Presbyterian Church/Boy Scouts of
America Troop 254 (2004)
10m Hiking Expedition to Grand Canyon -- Boy Scouts of America Troop 254 (2005)
Valleydale Baptist Church Mission Trip to Philadelphia (2007)
UA Honors College: International (2008-2010)
UA Intramurals: Flag Football, Soccer, Bowling
FATE Club Member (2008-2010)
AIMS (Alabama Information Management Society) (2009-2011)