ALEXANDRA SAIEH
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________
August, 2005-Present Web Designer/Writer/Owner - Stellar Image, LLC: Austin, Texas
* Wrote/edited online content and designed websites using HTML templates
* Published author of search engine optimization (SEO) book
* Researched client line of business and consulted with clients to determine web layout, SEO and theme
* Wrote/edited various press releases for clients, wrote copy for ads
* Acquired new clients through inbound calls and in person
* Performed client bidding/quote and invoice processes
* Planned advertising, sales and promotion to increase awareness of company
* Partial web writing/design portfolio:
www.bruscomd.com – wrote most of the copy
www.tennisexpress.com – optimized pages for higher ranking and wrote partial copy
www.stellarimagedesign.com – wrote entire copy
www.abcplasticsurgery.com – edited copy
www.jwphotosonline.com – copy provided by client
www.circledoublecranch.com – wrote most of the copy
www.seoprobook.com - wrote entire copy
July, 2001-July, 2005 Assistant Manager - ABC Plastic Surgery Center, P.A.: Corpus Christi, Texas
* Wrote/edited employee guidelines which resulted in improved performance and efficiency
* Performed web design updates, billing, and payment receiving
* Supervised and trained employees on office procedure, customer service and phone etiquette
* Acquired new patients over the phone and in person; provided customer service to patients
Sept, 2000-April, 2001 Marketing Coordinator- High End Systems: Austin, Texas
* Performed web design updates and administrative duties
* Established and maintained database
* Prepared photos for online use and created spreadsheets
* Sold and kept inventory of promotional material
Nov, 1999-August, 2000 Freelance Web Designer: Austin, Texas
* Designed websites using HTML code
* Modified graphics and prepared photos for online use
Jan-October, 1999 Technical Writing/Inside Sales – Telcom Semiconductor (now Microchip Technology):
Austin, Texas
* Took purchase orders and prepared sales reports
* Transcribed/edited datasheets using Pagemaker; drew circuit schematics using Illustrator
* Provided customers with quotes and product information
* Established and updated client database
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX The University of Texas at Austin
Completed several MBA courses Bachelor of Science in Advertising: May, 1998
Alumna of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
APTITUDES/ MEMBERSHIPS_________________________________________________
* Proficient in HTML, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, WSFTP, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
* Excellent grammar/proofreading/editing skills; Fluent in Spanish
* Past Board Member of the National Hispanic Professionals Organization (NHPO)
* Member of the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive & Professionals Registry
* Who’s Who of American College Students and Dean’s List