Alexandra P. Boyne
(954) 829-9205
ALB567@aol.comAddress:
1722 SE 10th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Education
The George Washington University Washington DC Sept. 2001-Present
Anticipated Graduate May 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Communication. Syracuse University Study Abroad Program in Florence, Italy during Spring 2004
Related Course Work:
· Issues and Image Management · Public Communication
· Interpersonal Communication · Communication Theory
· Group Dynamics · Psychology Research Methods
Experience
Robert Weiner Associates Washington, DC
Administrative Coordinator (Intern) September 2003-Present
Responsibilities consist of helping devise and develop public affairs strategies through drafting and editing releases and media points, in addition to contacting local/national media and VIPs. Involves planning talking points for a weekly national network radio show by company president and helping draft op-ed columns on current issues for newspapers nationwide.
Vector Marketing Ft. Lauderdale, Fl./Washington, DC
Field Sales Manager May 2002-Present (summer & semester breaks)
As a sales representative with accumulated personal career sales exceeding $27,000 to date, the position involves generating customer leads, scheduling appointments, and managing personal schedule. Promotion to Certified Field Trainer and Field Sales Manager includes speaking at sales meetings and training new representatives in the field. Inducted into Key Staff, Special Forces Team, and honored as a Rising Star.
Assistant Manager December 2002-September 2003
Helped develop and run the #1 office in the state of Florida and # 4 Office in the Eastern United States for the 2003 summer campaign with office sales exceeding $510,000. Position involved recruitment, screening, and interviewing potential sales representatives. Also responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining a sales force of 200+ representatives through personal daily interaction and handling administrative duties in the office such as tracking sales and statistics. Other duties included organizing sales meetings, advertising campaigns, and team workshops, in addition to helping devise sales promotion strategies and contests.
Extracurricular Activities
The George Washington University Washington DC
Student/Trainee September, 2002-January, 2003
Certified as an EMT-Basic trained at GWU Hospital through the National Registry while completing Completed 32+ hours of training in the field (ambulance and ER)
Boggy Creek Gang Camp Cassia, FL.
Counselor/Volunteer August 2002
Responsible for monitoring medical needs and supervising daily camp activities for 10 campers, between 12 and 13 years of age, with chronic or life threatening illnesses (extensive heart illness/disease). Position entailed attending nightly staff meetings to update supervisors on each campers medical and psychological condition.
Martha’s Table Children’s Program Washington DC
Tutor/Mentor November, 2001-April, 2002
As a volunteer, I tutored children of low income or homeless families and made sure all homework was completed and supervised learning and literacy activities as well as educational games. Also involved acting as a mentor and role model while supervising special fieldtrips (ice skating, shows, etc.)
(References Available Upon Request)