Alexander Abbott
Pursuing degree in Business Administration at University of Southern California.
| Headline: | Startup Member |
| Skills: | Business |
| Groups: | USC Health Care Business Club |
| Interested in: | Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Southern California |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | USC Marshall School of Business, Office of Undergraduate Admissions |
| Position: | Office Intern and Student Ambassador |
| Time period: | June 2008 - May 2009 |
| Description: | - Function as the first point of contact for incoming clients and communications. Provide company overview and introductory information to prospective students, conduct needs analysis and assign company resources on a per project or inquiry basis.
- Coordinate research of Marshall admission statistics, competing business schools, and other pertinent data for use in publications and by Marshall admission counselors. - Fulfill duties as a Marshall Student Ambassador, lead guided tours through campus, interface with parents and students, and frequently answer telephone and in person questions pertaining to USC and Marshall. |
| Employer: | MusicIP, Monrovia, CA |
| Position: | Music Marketing Intern |
| Time period: | June 2007 - November 2008 |
| Description: | - Conducted marketing research and web site development, including input of metadata, tracking of site statistics, and updating web content.
- Developed viral networking campaign and directed strategy, reporting, analytics, and execution across a multitude of marketing channels. - Performed detailed product reviews and competitive analysis to enhance web site usability. |
| Employer: | Banquet Action Sports Network, Pasadena, CA |
| Position: | Action Sports Marketing Intern |
| Time period: | June 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | - Enhanced Banquet’s visibility to target audience by promoting action sports content via the Banquet platform, leading to the eventual purchase of Banquet Action Sport by USA Today.
- Implemented new viral marketing strategies across 11 social networks including Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, Hi5, Twitter, Orkut, etc., thereby increasing Banquet’s web presence and audience base. - Gathered market research for the president of the company by analyzing aspects of search engine marketing, strategic partnerships, and advertising campaigns. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Southern California |
| Time period: | 2006 - Present |
| Degree: | Business Administration |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Fitness: Finished in top 10 in my age group in the 2007 Los Angeles Triathlon |
| Hobbies: | Participant in the National Leadership Conference on Medicine |
| Memberships: | Member of the USC Health Care Business Club and Career Advantage Program |
