Education
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2011, Master of Science, Human Environmental Science, Specialization Interactive Technology
Troy University, Troy, Alabama, 2009, Bachelor of Science in Design, Technology and Innovation
Advanced Training, XMPie uDirect Premier Software. Development of web-based online ordering system. 2008
Webinar - Online Training, 2008 - 2011, EFI (Electronics for Imaging)Software, Esko Artwork Systems, Adobe Systems and XMPie uDirect
Nexus Artwork Systems Training, Philadelphia, PA – 2006: Advanced training of the operations of the Nexus Artwork Systems pre-press workflow
Nexus Artwork Systems Training, Philadelphia, PA – 2002: Advanced training of the operations of the Nexus Artwork Systems pre-press workflow
Advanced Troubleshooting for PC, Montgomery, AL – 1999: Advanced training for troubleshooting operations of personal computers using Windows Operating Systems (hardware and software)
Advanced Troubleshooting for Macintosh, Birmingham, AL – 1997: Advanced training for troubleshooting operations of personal computers using Apple Operating Systems (hardware and software)
InSync Service Bureau Operations Training, Birmingham, AL – 1996: In depth training in the operation of a pre-press service bureau including computer installation, networking, pre-flighting techniques, and customer service
Kodak Color Management System Training, Boston, MA – 1992: In depth training in Kodak color management systems
Biography
Mr. Grier joined the Huntingdon staff in 2011 after a long career in graphic design and the commercial printing industry as Systems Administrator and Pre-Press Manager for Wells Printing, Brown Printing and Color Craft in Montgomery. Prior to his work in printing, he was employed as an investigator for the Montgomery Police Department and as a youth aid investigator for the Elmore County Sheriff's Department.
Awards
The University of Alabama - Outstanding Graduate Student in Interactive Technology
The University of Alabama - Golden Key International Honor Society
American Advertising Federation - Montgomery • Interactive Web Site • Silver ADDY
American Advertising Federation - Montgomery • Mixed-Media Campaign • Silver ADDY
American Advertising Federation - Montgomery • Logo Design • Silver ADDY
Selected Community Service Affiliations
- The University of Alabama National Alumni Association
- Auburn University Alumni Association
- Troy University Alumni Association
- Brewer Memorial Church,Cecil, AL
- Frazer Memorial UMC, Montgomery, AL: Choir, Food Service, Shuttle Driver, Youth Missions, Administrative Board Member, Steering Committee, Good News Singers Ensemble, Volunteer Community Aerobics Instructor
- American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Participant
- Alabama/Gulf Coast Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training Participant (Marathon)
- American Heart Association - Heart Walk Participant
- Life South Montgomery Community Blood Center: Blood and Platelet Apheresis Donor
- National Harley Owners Group
- Montgomery Harley Owners Group