Alex Berger
+(**) ** ** ** ** ****@*************.*** AlexBerger.net @AlexBerger Copenhagen, 2200
Achievements
Personal Background
Published Freelance Author
I am a self-directed, team-oriented individual with a passion for people. At the age of 27 I have
Youtube Channel with
traveled in 38 countries, have an intense appetite for knowledge, and a diverse skill set
400,000 Views/International
buttressed by a strong entrepreneurial drive. I am fascinated by the way different cultures
Reach
communicate and the impact of social tools as they shape and enable interactions. In particular
4,400+ Followers on Twitter
I enjoy focusing on the way people learn and relate to each other.
Syndicated Blogger, Arizona
Republic
Professional Experience Quoted or Featured by BBC
VirtualWayfarer.com 2007 - Present
Travel, MSNBC.com Travel,
Owner, Developer, Blogger
Glamour Italy, MatadorTV
A predominantly travel-themed blog which also features periodic economic, tech, education
Speaker: Ignite Phoenix 5 &
and social commentary content. The site is currently averaging 5,000+ unique visitors a month
7 (600+ Person Audience)
and showcases topics which have received 15,000-40,000+ views.
Repeat Guest Lecturer at
Arizona State University in
Travel Resource Network
Sustainable Communities
UltimatePackingList.com / TravelResourceList.com / Airfarebasics.com 2009 - Present
and Online Media
Owner, Developer
Financial Management
Online resources and affiliate-powered storefronts created to provide high-value resources for
Association Speaker
20-30 something amateur travelers and students preparing for study-abroad programs.
Contributor to
GenJuice.com, a Gen-Y E-
FusionVirtual 2008 - Present
Resource
Founder, CEO
Published Contributor to
Startup established to help facilitate entrepreneurial projects, including the exploration of a
Regional Print Publication
revolutionary online virtual platform for education, professional coursework, and negotiations.
Past Involvements
Fox and Fin Financial Group, LC 2008 - 2011
Centers of Influence
Director, Market Research
Financial Management
Responsible for: Research, Marketing, Analysis, Client Support
Association
Duties include: Industry Intelligence, Package Creation, Marketing, Public Relations and SEO.
ASU Devil Dance Sport
Colliers International 2004 2007 Arizona Technology Council
Positions Held:
Research Analyst; Mapping/GIS (Geographic Information Systems); Information Recent Events
Technology/Computer Specialist Travel Bloggers Unite
Umbria 2012
The Legion of Light 1999 - 2008 World Travel Market 2011
Founder, Leader Hackspace Sweden 2011
Led a 250+ member online MMORPG/RTS gaming organization with membership in 15+ Ignite Phoenix 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
countries. The group operated across three platforms while focusing on ethical conduct. 9, 10
TEDxPhoenix 2009, 11
Education TEDxTempe 2011
2011 - Present
M.A., University of Copenhagen, Denmark PodCamp AZ 2008,10
Masters In Progress, Communication & Cognition Arizona Technology Summit
A two year masters program within the media, communication and cognition department in GenJuice Phoenix: Gen-Y
Copenhagen, Denmark. Focusing on web-based media, virtual worlds, distance learning, social Leaders and Innovators
media, social networks and their impact (esp. on education and tourism).
Language
2003 - 2007
B.A., Hugh Downs School of Human Communication English (Native)
Graduate, Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University, USA Spanish (Intermediate)
Thesis: Not Just A Game: How On-Line Gaming Communities Are Shaping Social Capital