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Alexander A. Gapinski adp9gh@r.postjobfree.com • 262-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/alexgapinski • Boston, MA

Qualifications Summary

Poised and results-driven professional with extensive academic training and prestigious internships primarily in the field of public relations, government affairs / relations. Prepared to quickly enter an organization and make an immediate impact by leveraging a refined skill set and a commitment to ongoing team-oriented success. Project Oversight

Adept at understanding team, departmental, and

company objectives, leading and/or supporting

strategies that deliver results that surpass expectations. Communications

Well versed in creating and dispersing

information/messages via numerous platforms, as well as developing content for maximum engagement.

Cross-functional Leadership

Proficienct in coordinating efforts with high profile stakeholders, carrying out actions that ensure all parties are working towards common goals.

Research and Analysis

Skilled in collecting, interpreting, and presenting various data that inform business decisions and

impacts overall organizational performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy Michigan State University – James Madison College, East Lansing, MI, May 2020 Study Abroad

Italy

Studied classical thinkers and problem solvers, and advanced topics in public affairs, political theory, and their application to current world events

Experience Highlights

Nielsen, New York, NY May – July 2020

Sustainability and Communications Intern

Researched and reviewed existing data related to climate change and sustainability best practices and produced findings based on comparative analyses.

● Prepared final readout focused on carbon disclosure data for Nielsen’s five US-based global enterprises, with the audience being Nielsen executives. Findings used to shape Company decision making. U.S. House of Representatives – Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI), Washington, D.C. May – August 2019 U.S. Congressional Intern

Managed communications with constituents, VIPs, and other congressional offices while upholding the integrity of information related to legislative initiatives and staff matters. Moreover, on behalf of the Representative, conducted U.S Capitol tours with attention maintaining critical rapport with supporters. Introduced an active database that housed meetings and contact’s information thereby improving productivity within the congressional office. Page 2 2

Truscott Rossman Public Relations, Lansing, MI January – April 2019 Communications Intern

Executed client-focused opposition research that detailed engagement via digital and traditional medial platforms. Tracked new media hits as well as the continued coverage of existing stories, with success informing future efforts. Essential to content creation for blog posts and tweets, and integrated language and materials that grew key audiences.

● Launched various projects for Senior Account Executives and corresponding clients. Elissa Slotkin Election Campaign – U.S. H. Res., East Lansing, MI October 2017 – November 2018 Intern / Fellow / Team Leader

One of several founding team members of congressional candidate’s operations team created to displace incumbent. Vital operations leader coordinating efforts of volunteers and interns in support of vote canvassing, fund raising, opposition research, media appearances and event briefings.

● Oversaw 25+ volunteer / intern assignments, as well as directed 20+ student engagement and volunteering events.

Leadership Experience

Co-Chair / Member, American Enterprise Institute (AEI)

• Nationwide travel to AEI thought leadership events.

• Coordination of Chapter Events

Member, Kappa Omega Alpha

• Dynamic leader and event planner

Additional Experience

Operations Bartender, Carroll’s, Boston, MA, Present Languages Studied

Chinese (Mandarin)

Spanish

References

Government and corporate references available upon request

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