Chad Hirst
me@chadhirst.com

Education
Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Organizational Management
Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media
Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
GPA: 3.65 on 4.0 point scale

Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, May 2004 to July 2005
American Studies Institute, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
- Helped to organize on-campus events, speakers, and conferences
- Worked with lifelong learning program
- Helped with the university’s Chinese scholar program
- Assisted professor with preparation for leadership and operations management classes

Computer Systems Intern, Summer 2003
Sun Microsystems, East Peoria, Illinois
- Worked with computer hardware
- Built and maintained websites
- Completed research on various information systems
- Became familiar with role of Systems Engineer for large computer solutions vendor

Mailroom Specialist, May 2001 to December 2002
Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Illinois
- Full time work during summer and winter breaks
- Sorted and delivered office mail
- Operated various mail machines
- Became familiar with office environment of large company

Construction Worker, Summer 2000
Logan Construction, Metamora, Illinois
- Full time work doing miscellaneous tasks involving home construction

Grocery Specialist, May 1999 to May 2000
Jubilee Foods, Germantown Hills, Illinois
- Part time work stocking shelves and helping with customer service

Crew Member, March 1998 to May 1999
McDonald’s, Metamora, Illinois
- Part time work in food assembly and multiple cleaning tasks
- Worked as closing grill manager

Activities
- Member of Red Brick Studios, Harding University’s graphic design club
- Member of Harding University’s Rotaract club
- Leader and treasurer for spring break mission trip
- Social club service project director
- Intramural sports

References and Transcript
- Available upon request