Brian Birkett

Present Address: Permanent Address:

American University 1788 Rex Street

McDowell Hall T-18 San Mateo, CA 94403

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 885-7486

Bb2840a@american.edu

 

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position requiring general knowledge of international relations, public affairs, business, and or stress development of products or multimedia systems.

 

EDUCATION:

9/96- present American University, Washington, DC. Pursing a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. My academic focus is in international business and international trade. Expected Graduation in 5/2000.

1/99- 5/99 American University, Brussels, BE. Studied the European Union, NATO, and the economics of integration.

 

EXPERIENCE:

8/99- Current Doceus Inc. (Internet Solutions) Washington, DC

Marketing Assistant

-Assist in implementation and writing of marketing plan.

-Research and apply for web awards for our various web pages.

-Create reports on industry trade shows.

-Assists the production managers with basic quality assurance of web pages.

8/98- current American University Washington, DC

Resident Assistant

-Responsible for 50 residents.

-Performed minor counseling to residents.

-Built a floor community through original programming.

5/99- 8/99 California State Senate San Francisco, CA

Office Assistant to Sate Senator Jackie Speier (San Francisco/San Mateo)

-Managed constituent database and correspondence.

-Conducted constituent casework.

-Managed 8 interns.

-Attend functions and presented awards on the Senator’s behalf.

1/99- 5/99 Toyota Motor Europe Brussels, BE

Corporate Communications Intern

-Assisted with daily public affairs duties.

-Prepared a PowerPoint presentation on internet uses for the corporate communications team.

-Prepared briefs on the political and economic status of the European Union and Turkey for corporate executives in Europe, Japan, and the United.

9/96- 12/96 US House of Representatives Washington, DC

Intern to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (Palo Alto, CA)

-Answered and researched correspondence for the Congresswoman.

-Provided assistance to the administrative assistant and the office manager.

97/98 summers YMCA San Mateo, CA

Head Counselor of North County Day Camp

-Designed and implemented recreational and educational activities.

-Responsible for 50 children ages 5-13.

-Trained in Red Cross CPR, First Aid and child abuse awareness.

SKILLS: Basic Spanish and Mandarin. Possess working knowledge of Windows, Mac, Works, Excel, HTML, Lotus Notes, Internet, E-mail, PowerPoint, and CCMS.