Amber D.

Anderson
International Development Masters Level Professional
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA p. +1 267-770-8486 e.Amber_Anderson04@yahoo.com

Career Objective
To secure an advocacy role with an organization addressing the human rights, economic needs and or basic human needs of the disadvantaged within countries. To be a representative through diplomatic foreign service. To preferably obtain an immediate placement that provides the opportunity for advancement in leadership and the occasion to interface with community members and government actors in an urban setting.

Summary of Qualifications

A strong code of ethics that supports a moral worldview focused on service to others, love and justice. Proclivity to take a counter intuitive approach to analytical thinking, producing the ability to make valuable intellectual contributions to theory and practice while identifying weaknesses in arguments, debunking systemic fallacies and challenging the status quo on behalf of the status quo. Skilled in analyzing data in the form of minute details or broad concepts and communicating analyses clearly and effectively in written and spoken form. An avid excitement and aptitude for learning new languages and cultures quickly and under pressure, as recoded by the U.S. Defense Language Aptitude Battery. A 4-year foundation in Latin and beginners knowledge in Farsi (Persian) languages. Corporate level sales experience, demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships to reach monetary targets and build business.

Education
M.A. Degree in International Development, candidate Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. (Self-Financed) B.A. Degree in Political Science Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2012 2011

Career History & Accomplishments

Senior Service Associate, The Limited Exceed daily revenue plans by up-selling customers, converting returns to sales and providing friendly service. Encourage co-workers in strong service behaviors, courteous conduct and maximization of client relationships. Opened highest volume of new accounts, becoming the top seller and customers choice associate for my first three consecutive months, helping store become the top regional performer in the first quarter of 2011. 2011Curre nt

Advertising Sales Account Manager, eLocal USA Prospected and converted new business by averaging 50 calls per day while also managing existing accounts. Surpassed monthly sales goals by 60% bringing in record breaking revenue for new closed business. Up-sold existing accounts, increasing current BOB by an average of 12% monthly through upgrades alone. Increased customer retention by exceeding account management duties and offering personalization. Exceeded sales duties by offering branding strategies, specialized marketing and ad-development insights. NBC Channel 10 News Intern: Web Contributor & Writer, NBC Universal Authored weekly articles, hard and soft news stories and pictorials in AP Style to be published on the NBC Philadelphia news website. Was responsible for tracking the NBC Philadelphia official website analytics and presenting information to the VP of News informing on site visitors, popular stories, popular links, traffic fluctuation by day and more. Daily provided on-the-spot research support to television news anchors, staff writers and website content producers. NBC Channel 10 Trainee: Sales Business Development, NBC Universal Served the VP of Sales by presenting industry SWOT analysis and effective sales and marketing plans for the NBC10 brand. Cooperated with the VP of News to relate web trends, web revenue and competitors web performances to the sales and marketing team. Strategically used web trend information to improve sales plans and share ideas for maximizing profit opportunities. Administrative Assistant for Ten Insurance Agents, American Home Insurance Drafted, edited and revised internal documents and secured all parts of travel arrangements and expense reports. Was responsible for scheduling and arranging meetings, facilities, meals and other special accommodations. Answered calls on multiple phone lines, greeted walk-in guests and worked with executive assistant in the company.

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Other Work Experience & Community Service

Costa Rica Service Trip, San Rafael Costa Rica scheduled for March 2012 Leading the fundraising efforts by providing students fundraising tools, personally securing corporate sponsorship agreements and charitable donations for graduate class service trip to earthquakedevastated Costa Rica. Guyana Mission Trip and Dance Clinic, Georgetown Guyana South America 2010 Led, designed and facilitated a week-long intensive teaching over 30 local children technique and choreography in liturgical dance. Women in Covenant Mentoring Program, Philadelphia, PA November 2009 Completed six-month training that focused on relationship establishment and capacity building toward the personal and spiritual development of African American youth mentee. Colony Insurance Company, Greenwood Village, CO 2006 Completed summer internship and cross-trained in company departments: claims, underwriting and InfoTech. Completed INS 21 P&C insurance course and passed the national examination while concurrently carrying a full college course load. NBA (National Basketball Association), Completed in Denver, CO 2005 Choreographed and performed multiple segments of the NBA AllStar televised gospel concert.

Honors, Activities & Affiliations

Model United Nations Best Delegate Award 2004 Colorado Scholars Scholarship for 4.0 GPA 2005 Public Relations Director of Community Black Student Alliance 2005 Member of Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honors Society Lifetime

Urban Inspirational Recording Artist, Amber Anderson Music I am committed to the increased exposure of my music through prayer and the continued booking of performances and promotional events. Recording a dbut CD Album scheduled for release in 2012. Manage music website, budget, musician pay and bookings.