Rian Plaswirth
**** **** ***** ***** ? Birmingham, AL. 35205 228-***-****
****.*********@******.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/rianplaswirth/
Public Relations, Consulting and Analysis
Specializing in corporate outreach in pursuit of community development.
Summary:
? Innovative strategist with a proven ability to understand and create
solutions to complex problems.
? Results driven, focused, meticulously detail oriented and determined
performer with exemplary work ethic-offers the highest levels of
integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, thoroughness and tenacity in
working to achieve goals and objectives.
? First-class communication skills-including solid presentation
abilities and exceptional documentation management skills; uses tact and
diplomacy in all communications.
? Consistently employs organizational skills to manage priorities, and
an analytic mindset to overcome unforeseen problems.
? Successfully builds organizational relationships, collaborating
across boundaries, finding common ground with a wide range of
affiliations, rapidly developing a positive and productive working
rapport.
? Adaptable, strong self-starter, with excellent supervisory and
collaborative abilities; rapidly learns new procedures and processes, and
adjusts to changes in schedule, project parameters, and broad long term
objectives.
Experience:
Blue Canoe Properties Birmingham, AL.
Leasing Agent March 2013 to May 2013
? Interviewed clients to learn their unstated needs, wants, and
constraints in order to build rapport and match needs against inventory.
? Educated clients about the community and surrounding area during
tours, earning a reputation for being knowledgeable and helpful.
? Advertised properties to the general public via listing services to
maximize exposure, which resulted in increased lead generation.
? Maintained communication with clients by phone, email, and in-person
in order to answer questions, gather information, schedule tours, and
ensure an understanding of the lease.
? Maintained exceptional feedback from previous clients, by taking
thorough time to address their concerns and ensure they were happy with
their decision.
? Developed a new customer base of 16 accounts, and exceeded target
sales goal by 50%, becoming the most productive leasing executive in the
office.
? Improved the filing system for application processing, thereby
reducing lags in processing time.
? Monitored progress and productivity by tracking daily metrics to
ensure goals were met and provide Key Performance Indicators.
Laffer Associates Nashville, TN.
Economic Research Associate May 2012 to December 2012
? Investigated the economic policies and investment climate in
Argentina, producing a report informing investors of the associated risk.
? Modeled the world money supply using advanced excel functions and
macros to analyze the contribution of U.S. inflation to global inflation.
? Updated a proprietary model of the U.S. housing market by auditing
the existing excel formulas and appending new data, which resulted in 4
additional years of data.
? Reported the relative fiscal and economic growth climate in Missouri
by analyzing statistical data to identify and interpret relationships and
trends.
? Analyzed over 140,000 Medicaid billing claims using pivot tables to
report on the efficacy of new forms of dental service provision, and
reported the results in a published study for Kool Smiles.
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS.
Graduate Assistant January 2007 to January 2012
? Tasked with data procuring and compiling into Excel, cleaning and
formatting data, modeling, and analysis, and employed information systems
in order to locate material related to research and publication.
? Developed syllabi for 8 classes, and assisted in 25 student
conferences by preparing presentations, communicating information, and
assisting with technology setup.
? Researched such topics as monetary policy in developing countries and
post-conflict economic development leading to multiple scholarly
publications and conference papers.
? Assisted in the production of a book: charged with locating sources
and citations in support of statements and assertions, assisted with
proof-reading, providing feedback on content, and compiling the index.
Education:
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS.
Doctorate of Philosophy 2015
? Field of Study: International Development
? Completed coursework and comprehensive exams; defense of dissertation
expected 2015
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS.
Master of Science 2007
? Field of Study: International Relations
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL.
Bachelor of Science 2004
? Major in Anthropology; Minor in Linguistics and Criminal Justice.
References and written samples available upon request.