Alexandra Bartels
**** ******* **** ***** Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 631-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, May 2008
State University of New York at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, May 2008
State University of New York at Oswego
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Compass Navigator/Peer Assistant, Campus Student Center, SUNY Oswego 8/07- 5/08
- Managed multiple projects on a daily basis
- Held weekly meetings with team of 15 interns to discuss way to better serve the student body
- Taught students skills to build strong resumes and cover letters
- Proofread resumes, cover letters, applications, and promotional media
- Instructed students in methods to search for internship and job opportunities
- Developed Service Learning informational brochure to be distributed to students
- Provided students with tools to utilize for company research and interviewing activities
- Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with career exploration and major conformation
Sales Representative, DKNY Jeans, Riverhead, NY 5/05-8/07
- Focused primary attention on delivering exceptional customer service
- Created in store displays incorporating company merchandizing
- Trained new employees to process merchandise, organize displays, and operate registers
- Delegated tasks to new employees
- Recruited new employees for the company
Sales Associate, The Gap, Riverhead, NY 3/04-8/04
- Handled register exchanges during busy summer months at a high volume store
- Maintained excellent customer service in a busy work environment
Waitress/Hostess, Parto’s Italian Restaurant, Riverhead, NY 3/03-2/04
- Greeted and sat restaurant patrons
- Prepared tables, salad bar, and condiments before lunch & dinner
- Maintained positive relations with new and regular customers, encouraging their return
- Successfully waited on 8-10 tables at a time during lunch and dinner shifts
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE:
Compass Aesthetics Committee, Campus Student Center, SUNY Oswego 8/07- 12/07
- Participated in weekly committee meetings to improve the atmosphere and functionality of the Compass Resource Room and reception area
- Collaborated with faculty to increase student utilization of Compass departments and resources
Service Learning Participant, Service Learning Office, SUNY Oswego 1/07-5/07
- Aided the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program at local nursing homes
- Developed personal relationship with residents
- Encouraged community building between residents through games and crafts