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)