Gabriel Fair is a software engineer, computer scientist and social organizer. Currently a senior student at Clemson University majoring in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science. His resume can be found here.
“His passion, dedication, and energy is undeniable. Gabe possesses an indefatigable drive to realize his vision of a greener and more environmentally aware campus.” — Austin Barrett
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Certus Bank Easley, SC, Information Technology Intern (2011)
- Assist with server administration
- Oversee IT projects, including system changes, upgrades, new branches, network connectivity, desktop support
- Resolve software issues pertaining to Fiserv, Avaya IP office, Expedite, Premiere Navigator
- Creation of system and helpdesk documentation
- New employee orientations and training
OTHER COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
- MySQL, Java, Visual Basic, GWT Designer (Java GUI Framework), PHP
- Trained in unit & penetration testing
- Taken an Android application design course
- Developed the Clemson.edu/sustainability & ClemsonSEA.org websites
- Video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
- Web 2.0 developer: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, HTML Emails, WordPress, Flickr, Typo 3
- Created SEA Logo using Adobe CS5 Suite: http://ClemsonSEA.org/public
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clemson University, President’s Commission on Sustainability, PCS (2009-present)
- Point person for faculty, staff, and students in absence of effective network
- Established the Clemson University Sustainability Plan with the goal of carbon neutrality by 2030
Clemson University, Co-president Students for Environmental Action, SEA (2008-present)
- Conceived, and designed the SEA website in a format that lead to increased environmental awareness, membership, and civic engagement
- Identified and created solutions for environmental efforts in absence of defined parameters without supervision
- Assisted in the planning of: Earth Day, Picture Green(2x), and Student Organic Farm Aid Festival (3x)
- Organized SEA into subcommittees of action groups to promote action and to encourage leadership
- Lead a team of student, faculty, and staff members who organized the Clemson Environmental Teach-In
- Spearheaded an honors English class to create the Clemson University Student Sustainability Initiative
Clemson University, Resident Assistant (2010)
- Mediated conflicts with residents to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions
- Facilitated the adjustment of incoming residents to college issues and outgoing residents with off-campus and post-college living issues
- Fostered a living environment that promotes mutual respect among the residents and emphasizes courtesy, consideration, contribution, involvement in the Clemson community
AWARDS
- Clemson Martin Luther King Service Student Award 2011
- Solid Green Award 2011
- Clemson University Most Outstanding Service Organization 2010 (SEA)
- Outstanding Bridge Student 2008
ASSOCIATIONS
- Healthy Campus Initiative Employee (2010-present)
- Clemson University Bridge Program Student Orientation Ambassador (2010)
- Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (2009-present)
- Clemson University Connect Leader (2009)
- Pickens County YMCA Summer Camp Counselor (2009)
- Clemson University Environmental Committee (2008-present)
“I can honestly say that during my 15 years teaching environmental ethics at the college level, I have never known any student to be as active an organizer, or so strong a proponent, for positive environmental change.” –Allen Thompson