Jeffrey Farris
To obtain a stable, creative position in an exciting environment that allows me to utilize my technical skills to help others.
Tupelo, MS 38804
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I have multiple years of experience in leadership and technology. With an Associates in Applied Science degree, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, I have had the opportunity to work in multiple field such as information systems, information technology, systems administration, retail management, and more. During my career growth, I have edited, and written multiple policies and procedures that were added or updated in the organizational guidelines. I have a strong work ethic with a drive to always strive and not fear change. Change is a new opportunity for success. I am looking for a position that will challenge my skill set and offer room for growth. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Technology Support
Pontotoc County School District - Pontotoc, MS
August 2020 to Present
Technical Services Specialist
Software Unlimited Corp. - Tupelo, MS
January 2015 to July 2020
• Responsible for software support/installation, detailed client workstation software installation, configuration and support, Network configuration for top software performance and hardware configuration meetings with customers. Remote technical support and software installation on all Windows platforms.
• Troubleshooting for Software Unlimited Corp. software, and prepares customers to use the systems.
• Write and maintain user documentation, training manuals, and help documents, maintaining a help desk.
Communications Director
Global Outreach International - Tupelo, MS
July 2007 to December 2014
• Maintained Raiser's Edge software with missionary's data.
• Ran queries on Raiser's Edge data to generate reports.
• Provided user support for Raiser's Edge software.
• Served as liaison with Raiser's Edge computer tech when additional tech help is needed.
• Issued e-mail addresses.
• Generated correspondence to missionaries.
• Generated mass mailings such as missionary correspondence and fund raising letters.
• Maintained first-time donor thank you correspondence.
• Ensured that adequate postage was maintained "in house" and charged to appropriate accounts.
• Scanned paper-based correspondence to send by e-mail to missionaries serving abroad.
• Notified missionaries of address list changes.
• Oversaw and managed general office procedures such as equipment maintenance, office supply inventory, and office phone reception.
• Prepare reports, news stories, bulletins, newsletters, brochures, presentations and/or other informational material for internal and external distribution. Cashier/Stocker (part-time)
Mooreville One Stop - Mooreville, MS
July 1999 to September 2009
• Closed store at night.
• Stock inventory,
• Keep Store Clean
• Attend to customer’s needs.
Computer Assistant
Information Systems Department - Tupelo, MS
September 2006 to July 2007
• Loaded and posted new accounts.
• Ran queries to generate files and reports for management. Computer Operator
Lane Furniture - Tupelo, MS
January 2004 to September 2006
• Ensured the system remained up and running.
• Coordinated the run of nightly production jobs and nightly backups, Perform offsite tape rotation.
• Implemented ad-hoc job requests from end users.
• Served as liaison with programmers when jobs failed. Education
Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration
Mississippi University for Women - Tupelo, MS
August 2010 to August 2012
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming Technology Itawamba Community College - Tupelo, MS
August 1999 to May 2003
Skills
• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (7 years)
• INVENTORY (7 years)
• MAINTENANCE (7 years)
• ACCOUNTING (3 years)
• ACTIVE DIRECTORY (1 year)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• As400 (3 years)
• Budgeting (10+ years)
• Business Analysis (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• C++ (1 year)
• Crystal Reports (2 years)
• Data Analysis (10+ years)
• Documentation (10+ years)
• Data Entry (10+ years)
• Excel (10+ years)
• Google Analytics (3 years)
• Human Resources (7 years)
• Inventory Management (10+ years)
• Inventory Control (10+ years)
• Marketing (10+ years)
• MySQL (3 years)
• Networking (10+ years)
• Newsletters (7 years)
• Office Management (10+ years)
• Operating Systems (3 years)
• Powerpoint (10+ years)
• Project Management (10+ years)
• Painting (9 years)
• POS (10+ years)
• Training (10+ years)
• Troubleshooting (10+ years)
• Teaching (10+ years)
• Documentation (10+ years)
• Windows (10+ years)
• Wireless (10+ years)
• Customer Service Skills (10+ years)
• Analytical Skills (10+ years)
• Salesforce (3 years)
• Google Docs (7 years)
• Gotomeeting (3 years)
• Constant Contact (10+ years)
• Cloud Computing (3 years)
• Joomla (7 years)
• Communications (7 years)
• COBOL (2 years)
• RPG (4 years)
• Visual Basic (1 year)
• Troubleshooting (10+ years)
• Office Equipment (10+ years)
• Apple
• Word (10+ years)
• Computer Operation (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• IT Experience (10+ years)
• iOS (10+ years)
• Office Experience (10+ years)
• Presentation Skills (10+ years)
• Time Management (10+ years)
• Troubleshooting (5 years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Organizational Skills (10+ years)
• Administrative Experience (10+ years)
• Human Resources (7 years)
• Financial Analysis (10+ years)
• Writing Skills (10+ years)
• Communications (10+ years)
• Recruiting (1 year)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Interviewing (3 years)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Human Resources (3 years)
• Training & Development (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Management Experience (3 years)
• Restaurant Experience (1 year)
• Serving Experience (5 years)
• IT Support (10+ years)
• Merchandising (10+ years)
• Sales Support (5 years)
Additional Information
Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other standard office applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows 7, 8, 10 and outstanding troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of iPhone, Working experience with Salesforce, GoToMeeting, and GoToAssist.
• Experience working with queries, report generation, accounting skills, ADP and transcribing.
• Experience in Networking, office equipment maintenance, Inventory, and inventory control.
• Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Presentation Experience, Time Management and Organization skills, Dependable, Detail Oriented, Organization skills, Mathematical skills, interpersonal skills, Google Docs/Drive
• Professional appearance with excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Programming experience using C++, Visual Basic, RPG, and COBOL.
• Mainframe experience including AS/400, CICS, OS/390, and MVS Z/OS.
• Software support/installation, configuration, and support. Remote technical support/software installation on all Windows platforms. User documentation, manuals, and documents, maintaining a help desk.