Hello! This webpage is here to help you learn more about me. As you may know, a simple Google search of your name (or any) can reveal a lot about a person. Which is no doubt the reason you ended up here. I have created this website to control my web presence. There is more than one "Grant Beehler" out there and I want those who are interested in this 'Grant Beehler', to find the most relevant and helpful information!
A major contribution for this website, aside from personal use and hosting, is to let potential employers know more about me. The US Economy may have just started to pick up, but the job market is still incredibly tough. I have many transferable skills, however I need to highlight my skills for potential employers in the best way possible and I want to provide as many resources as possible to potential employers. This website is much more than just a resume, but a peak into who I am and what motivates me.
General Background
- I was born in Frederick, MD and have lived throughout Maryland and D.C. most of my life. (with occasional extended summers in Florida)
- I currently live in Kingwood, TX (just outside Houston).
- I attended Hood College in Frederick, MD. I received an economics B.A., minor in mathematics in 2008.
- I studied at a sister school in Seoul, ROK for a semester during my undergraduate studies.
- My degree concentration focuses on Global Economics and I did undergraduate research on the correlation of woman's access to family planning and the effect it has on earnings potential in a lifetime.
- My last job was with the State of Maryland - Montgomery County Register of Wills, as a State of Maryland Employee. Working for an elected official, The Hon. Joseph M. Griffin.
Interests
Personal Finance
I am a huge stock buff, following the market closely. I am a value / GARP investor, with a large emphasis on dividend producing stocks. I look only to long-term trends rather than the “must-have” or “hot” now commodities. I was a big proponent of the energy and utilities industry (i.e. BP, EXC, PBR T, WIN) and have begun to feel a bit 'burned' by BP. I think the industries to keep an eye on are the makers of consumer goods and products (i.e. JNJ, KFT, MO, PG & WMT). The things we buy everyday like toothpaste and bread will probably be just as needed in the future as they are now. I have started a website that's geared specifically to personal finance, but it needs a ton more work! Check it out here; KeepingUpWithTheJones.es.
Abstract and Modern Art
When I lived in Washington, DC it allowed me the incredible opportunity to visit many of the best museums in the world! I frequently went to the National Gallery of Art, the National Portrait Galley and the Hirshhorn on weekends or days off. I also paint at home. I do some traditional paintings of what I see in front of me, however I enjoy creating art that has no other purpose then the act of the creating the art. In addition to these hobbies, I have recently started to collect stamps and coins.
Travel
I also have traveled to about a dozen countries through the world. As I mentioned above, I studied abroad in Seoul during the summer between my junior and senior year of undergraduate college. Not only was it interesting to be in a completely foreign and non-Western country for so long, I also was able to gain some incredible first-hand insight into the Korean Peninsula (North-South) dispute. One of the many culture tours we went on was to the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) on the 38th parallel.
I have been to four of the seven continents of the world, those being North America, South America, Europe and Asia. I will eventually get to the other three when time and money permits. I don’t plan to limit my travel any time soon, however my current position has kept me pretty fixed in Maryland for the last two years, with only occasional leisure trips during that time period.
The Great Outdoors
I am also an outdoorsman, when I am able. When I lived in Washington, which limited my access to the great outdoors. I mostly relayed on jogs through Rock Creek Park. When I am able to get to more pristine areas my outdoor interests include, skeet and trap shooting, as well as small game and pheasant/ grouse/ dove hunting. Skiing and snowboarding in the cold months, and tubing, skiing and sailing during the warmer months.
Feedback
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