Syracuse University of Florence

The Washington Center

London School of Economics and Political Science

Loyola Marymount University

Oxford University, The Queen's College

Wine and Communications Professional

San Francisco Bay Area

Glodow Nead Communications

Associate Director

Offshore Wines

Co-Founder

Senior Account Manager

Account Manager

Charles Communications Associates

Senior Media Strategy Consultant

Account Supervisor & Director of Media Strategy

- Manage accounts for leading wine, spirits, epicurean and lifestyle businesses
- Strategize and implement client marketing plans, production and delivery of client pitches/press releases, press kits and quarterly account activity reports
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with national lifestyle, wine and business media to secure press
- Development and execution of local and national press plans, social media calendars, trade and consumer events, design collateral, coordinate and lead meetings, organize sample outreach programs and manage databases
- Manage Account Coordinators, Account Assistants and interns 
- Editor of company newsletter, blog, social media accounts and website

Account Executive

Managed content responsible for development and growth of multi-channel sales via email marketing, behavioral targeting, web promotions, educational reports, product merchandising and social media. Additionally directed email sales for dotcom channel including: product offering; sales content; pricing.

JJ Buckley Fine Wines

Brand & Communications Manager

Gained experience in the cellar, on the crush pad and in the vineyards performing pump-overs, inoculations, chemical additions, brix readings and various crush-related tasks.

Larkmead Vineyards

Harvest Intern

Manage Marketing Assistant and oversee production of online content including company blog, social media pages and merchandise information. Research, write and edit daily email-marketing offers for private clients and general consumer audience. Compile and edit vintage reports for major wine regions including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa and New Zealand. Organize daily tastings; write and edit tasting notes.

Marketing Associate

Combined interpersonal skills with inventive sales strategies to enroll graduate students into a regionally accredited online university for social and behavioral sciences. Cultivated strong student/counselor relationships while also eclipsing monthly enrollment goals in a competitive, numbers-driven environment.

Bridgepoint Education

Admissions Counselor

Exercised skills in concept design, organization, and customer service as a manager for both the product team and the member services department. Demonstrated the flexibility to quickly adapt to several simultaneous positions in a demanding "start-up" environment. Positions included Process Manager, 11/2008 - 3/2009; Member Services Manager, 03/2009 ­ 08/2009; and Product Manager, 03/2009 ­ 08/2009.

FanBox

Product Manager

Received phone calls, determined the nature of the calls and directed callers to the appropriate dept. Responsible for typing emails, memos, reports and other correspondence. Scheduled appointments between clients and staff and booked arrangements for business travel.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers

Administrative Assistant

Performed research for speeches and debates for the Hon. Graham Allen, MP for Nottingham North, with special emphasis on Mr. Allen's "Early Intervention Programme." Conducted and filed constituent case work with emphasis on immigration and asylum requests. Liaised with Ministers in order to organize meetings with Mr. Allen regarding his proposed legislation. Compiled and published press releases for the media and for Mr. Allen's website. Updated website daily.

British Parliament

Intern

Provided "first point of contact" counseling, support and guidance to students enrolled in the Queens College summer program through Loyola Marymount University. Liaised between students, faculty and staff in order to ensure smooth transitions for international students. Coordinated and budgeted extracurricular events and travel, including a five day trip to Norway.

Oxford University, The Queens College

Resident Advisor

Assisted in CNN's reporting of the Scooter Libby Trial through daily courtroom attendance and trial documentation throughout its duration. Performed research, transcription and editing for news packages for Kelli Arena, Chief Justice Correspondent for CNN's America Unit; Attended Senate Judiciary Committee hearings to assist in reporting. Provided scripts and assistance for The Situation Room program. Conceptualized, wrote, produced, and edited "The Internal Threat," an original news package on the homegrown terror threat in the US.

Provided guidance and information for prospective and admitted program applicants and liaised with international faculty and administration. Coordinated and delivered presentations at informational/pre-departure meetings. Compiled information packets and bulletins for admitted students and faculty. Monitored government press releases for travel safety updates in relevant countries.

Administrative Assistant, Study Abroad Department

Performed field excavations on an Etruscan archaeological site at Palazzaccio, Lucca. Conducted laboratory analysis of excavated material. Demonstrated proficiency in recording, documenting and illustration techniques.

ForumUNESCO

Excavator

Transcribed 18th and 19th century manuscripts for publication for Neil Chambers, director of the Sir Joseph Banks Archive Project. Archived original correspondence between Sir Joseph Banks, the British explorer/botanist, and his contemporaries.

Natural History Museum

Performed archival and secondary research for American History Professor Joseph Tiedemann PhD. Provided proofreading and editing support for various works to be published. Administered and graded exams for Dr. Tiedemann's undergraduate students.

Teacher's Assistant

Performed targeted market research to the FXCM Marketing Department to more effectively pitch its currency converter product to clients. Conducted product telemarketing for FXCM, Inc. Currency Converter product. Updated and reorganized client data for the sales team.

Alexandra Fondren