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
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 Senators 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.