Alexander Ash
Pursuing Bsc degree in Economics at University College London and working as an Associate at Hollister Co and as a Public Relations Specialist at Julian Page Fine Art.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University College London (UCL) |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Hollister Co, London |
| Position: | Associate |
| Time period: | September 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Model for Flagship European Store |
| Employer: | Julian Page Fine Art, London |
| Position: | Public Relations Specialist |
| Time period: | September 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Marketed exhibitions and consignments specializing in contempary and modern art |
| Employer: | Hamlyn Publishing, London |
| Position: | Quantitative Research Analyst |
| Time period: | June 2007 - Present |
| Description: | • Researched, formulated and presented statistical data for over 10 International best selling reference books including Top Ten of Everything (2007, 2008 & 2009 Edition) and Whitaker’s World of Facts (2007, 2008 & 2009 Edition)
• Analysed in-depth company, industry and treasury financial data in conjunction with global economic reports, periodicals and databases |
| Employer: | Camp Stewart, Texas |
| Position: | Activity Head and Counsellor |
| Time period: | May 2008 - August 2008 |
| Description: | • Responsible for establishing and operating a 10 week cookery class programme for over 350 children
• Accountable for round the clock safety and wellbeing of 15 children, requiring NRA Range Safety Officer and Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR qualifications |
| Employer: | Bills Produce Store, Lewes & Brighton |
| Position: | Chef de Partie and Retail Assistant |
| Time period: | July 2004 - December 2007 |
| Description: | • Promoted to Garde Manger and Rotisseur in addition to assisting Chef de Cuisine with stock ordering at award winning 200 cover restaurant
• Assisted with retail training for business expansion |
| Employer: | Bridgewater Book Company, Lewes |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | May 2004 - August 2005 |
| Description: | • Editorial and restructuring work on over 20 titles in addition to developing presentations |
EDUCATION
| University: | University College London (UCL) |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Economics, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Raleigh International, Costa Rica February 2007-May 2007
• Fundraised £3000 for numerous UK and overseas based charities • Led a team of 20 to build a National Park Ranger Station and Community Centre in Peidres Blancas and Conte Burika, Costa Rica • Lead and organised provisions for 12 participants on 300 kilometre trek through primary rainforest Starfish Youth Music, Lewes March 2002-April 2006 • Voluntarily tutored and organized showcase and fundraising events for underprivileged aspiring young musicians UK Mathematics Trust February 1999-March 2006 • Achieved numerous Gold awards in Mathematics Challenges including best in both school and college |
