Alex Edgar

1315 Grand Blvd., Oakville, ON L6H 2X4 519.860.9651 / alexjedgar@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Studying Media Information and Technoculture (MIT) with a minor in Writing Courses: Social Media & Organizations, Social Networking, Travel Writing, Virtual Worlds 2011 - Present

WORK EXPERIENCE
Bayer Communications Summer Intern
Managed daily media monitoring, wrote weekly articles for the company newspaper, and created promotional materials for the internal activities. Assisted with press releases and created a bench marking document regarding competitor website analysis. May Aug 2013

FirstOntario Credit Union Student Advisory Panellist

Collaborated with the marketing team and a group of University students. Researched marketing strategies for University campus/ students and provided feedback about social media, financial literacy, mobile apps, and advertising.

May 2012- Apr 2013

Bayer Summer Student (Growth Brand Management Marketing Department)

Lead a group of summer students and presented a digital strategy to the Bayer CEO and Head of Departments. Managed administrative work and communicated with sales reps. Created a social media wall for the Womens Health Department.

May Aug 2012

Oakville Soccer Club Summer Camp Coach

Coached and managed twenty 4-6 year olds on soccer during the day.

Aug 2011

Halton Catholic District Summer School Office Assistant

Compiled student registrations, managed reception, and assisted staff in classrooms.

Jul 2011

Oakville Hornets Office Administrator

Managed office (filing, phone, on-line registration of Hornets hockey players, communication with coaches and parents, co-coordinated tryout sessions). Responsible for store (inventory, managed sales)

Jan - Aug 2010

Government of Ontario Legislative Page Program (Queens Park)

Assisted in the set-up of the Ontario Legislature for the daily session, Managed the MPPs mail, errands and distribution of government business. Delivered bills and notices between the MPPs

Apr Jun 2005

Alexandra Edgar (cont) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Western University Seniors in IT
Meet weekly at the London Boys and Girls Club to teach seniors how to use computers and modern technology Sept 11- May 12 Sept 13- Present

Western University Pre Business Student Network (PBSN) Athletic Exec.

Collaborated with other members in the creation of athletic events for the club and managed intramural sign up, encouraged participation and sportsmanship for club members

Western University Meal Exchange Committee Member

Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house, soup kitchens in London. Spread awareness on Western campus of student hunger and poverty in London.

Sept 11 April 13

Earth Day Community Clean up Coordinator

Responsible for organizing equipment on site, keeping tally of the number of volunteers and supplies.

Apr 09 & 10

LIFE EXPERIENCES
NIFEE (Niagara International Friendship Exchanges for Education) Basketball Exchange
Hosted Japanese student in 2007. Traveled to Japan and billeted with family in Nagaoka, Japan in 2008. 98 08 07 08

Oakville Childrens Choir Chorister

Sang in the Choir Olympics in Bremen, Germany. Traveled to Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg.

INTERESTS
Rep Soccer (Oakville Soccer Club) Intramural inner tube water polo Intramural soccer Ice hockey with Oakville Hornets Hockey Association Member of high school soccer and field hockey teams Ensemble role in school Musical production The Wiz 03 Present 10 12 10 Present 07 10 06 10 09 10