John E. Farrell, Jr.

johnefarrell18@gmail.com 484-678-7440 www.jefarrell.com 36 N Church St. West Chester, PA 19380 Objective: To transition current working knowledge of information system analysis and implementation into a career in design. Core competencies include:
Project Management Customer Relationship Management Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design Conceptual Data Modeling Enterprise Resource Planning Persuasive and Effective Communicator

Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Smeal College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Cumulative GPA 3.34 Minor in Sociology Recipient: Deans List Fall 2008, Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 Graduated May 2010 Major GPA 3.69

Computer Skills
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Dreamweaver HTML/CSS Microsoft Office Microsoft Visio Microsoft Access MySQL SQL Report Builder

Related Experience
The Norwood Company Information Systems Analyst
August 2011 Present Leading implementation of Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX ERP software to combine four systems across three companies Led focus group meetings with various software providers to determine best fit for Norwood Analyze functional areas of company to determine instances of inefficiency and redundancy in need of improvement Adapt necessary functions of current business processes to workflow of new system to maximize productivity Responsible for redesign of internal and owner-facing forms and reports through SQL Report Builder Execute company-wide change, replacing current Accounting, Project Management and Imaging software with one comprehensive system July 2010 July 2011 Provide leadership and guidance through project go-live implementations of Fundsuite financial reporting software Effectively communicate project status, including emerging issues, to both clients and team Interface effectively with Development and oversee delegated tasks Gain and exhibit proficiency in use, administration and support of assigned systems and technology

RR Donnelley (Formerly Bowne) Implementation Product Analyst

Work Experience
Fairmans, Inc. West Chester, PA Sales Associate / Manager
August 2005 May 2009 Used personal expertise in action sports industry from a participant perspective to assess customers and determine appropriate products Represented the store at local and industry trade shows to make purchase orders Analyzed current & local trends for purchase orders for future seasons lines Coordinated demos and events with professional athletes and TV celebrities Gained valuable customer service experience at a specialty retailer

Activites
Penn State Snowboard Club Club Officer Team Manager Selected team members, coordinated sponsorships, and organized weekly events Managed team budget of up to $10,000 Led design of club branding, including apparel, stickers, and promotional items 2006 - 2010 2008 - 2010