1. Alexandra R. Scott
7782 Berrybrook Ct. • Byron Center, MI 49315
Phone: 616.481.5088 • alexandrascott27@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly organized, creative, and energetic with strong leadership and teamwork experiences
Passionate about the fashion industry and excited to learn and build a foundation in the field
Enjoy exploring new cultures and languages, as well as traveling and meeting new people
EDUCATION
ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, General Business Management; Specialization in International Business
DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
• Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0; Dean’s List, all semesters
• Relevant Undergraduate Coursework: International and Comparative Dimensions of Business, International Marketing
Management, Managing Human Resources, International Economics, Business Information Systems
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HISPANIC STUDIES PROGRAM, Valencia, Spain May 2008 – July 2008
Study Abroad Student
• Accelerated Spanish knowledge by living in a home stay and completing 12 credits
• Observed and adapted to cultural differences while polishing communication skills
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, Grandville, Michigan May 2007 – July 2007
Sales Associate
• Arranged various display tables in order to improve customer experience by insuring the representation of specific products
• Greeted customers and assisted in locating desired product
• Maintained appearance and organization of products in order to sustain general presentation of the store
CAREER GALLERY, East Lansing, Michigan October 2006
Ambassador
• Contacted and hosted employers for a campus-wide career gallery where more than 270 companies attended to assist
students in internship and career placement
• Greeted and assisted numerous recruiters in order to facilitate the interview process
• Distributed and collected employer and student evaluations for the improvement of future career gallery events
PANERA BREAD, Gaines Township, Michigan October 2005 – April 2006
Sales Associate/Cashier
• Improved consumer experience by memorizing frequent customers’ names and orders
• Handled cash and credit transactions while interacting with customers
• Responsible for opening and closing duties of the store in addition to determining product display and placement
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDENT ORGANIZATION, East Lansing, Michigan September 2009 – Present
Event Planning Committee
• Competed on a team of 3 students in a Business Language Case Competition at Brigham Young University by analyzing
Harvard Business School Cases and preparing a Spanish presentation to a panel of professionals
• Organizing “Eat So They Can” charity event to benefit the Global Children’s Fund by contacting 3 local companies to attain
sponsorships