Alexander Abbott Chicago, IL 60640 Mobile: (815)-302-1915 | alexabbott14@gmail.com | linkedin.com/alex-abbott-20 Digital Marketing Specialist | Marketing Associate | Project Manager Accomplished leader that excels in team dynamics through collaboration and creating awareness that delivers results. Decisive, experienced project manager with a strong discipline for time-management, dedicated to delivering projects on or before their deadline. Strategic and effective problem solver who always maintains a “can-do” attitude. Innovative visionary continuously utilizing a creative skill-set. Keen to obtain a marketing or advertising internship to bolster my industry knowledge and ideally, become a future employee with your company.
Education Columbia College | Chicago, IL -
2018 (Expected)
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Dean’s List High Honors: 3.95 GPA
Internship Marketing Intern June – Aug 2016
Sidetrack - Chicago, IL
Sidetrack is North America’s largest LGBTQ video bar. In 2015, Sidetrack was rated the most popular bar in Illinois by BuzzFeed. Previously, it was the top revenue producer of Kettle One Vodka. - As Project Manager, tasked with developing the first operational training manual for bar-back positions - Created and managed content for promotional campaigns across all social media channels [Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and Twitter] utilizing Hootsuite - Provided creative direction and marketing input across all online advertising, public relations, website content, collateral and POS materials - Executed on-page SEO strategies, thereby growing organic website traffic - Managed large themed parties and events - Collaborated with management and fellow colleagues on implementing new policies and procedures
Work Experience Bartender and Lead Bar-Back 2014 – Present
Sidetrack - Chicago, IL -
Team lead, proficient at multi-tasking and time management Responsible for writing engaging content for social media channels Excel in remembering consumer behavior and customer sales, constantly maintaining the highest level of customer service Train and manage new bar-backs on policies and procedures I was tasked with creating
C. L. C. Certified Learning Coach and Server Red Robin - Plainfield, IL -
2010 - 2014
As a Sales Coach, I exceled in upselling menu items and providing superior customer service Effective problem solver, trainer and mentor Aided with brand implementation and transformation of new menu items, pricing, service improvements and promotions
Volunteer -
Marketing Consultant for the non-profit organization “Simply From the Heart”, which offers makeovers to all cancer patients Coach for Halo Hoops Basketball / Special Needs Kids Camp
Additional Skills | Research | SWOT Analysis | Nielsen | CRM | MRI Plus | Survey Monkey | Mintel | Excel | Word | Power Point | Adobe | Prezi | Google Docs