Alida M.
Private tutor in New York, NY
Education
Columbia University, School of General Studies, New York, NY • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Expected May 2016, GPA: 3.5 • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Expected May 2016, GPA: 3.5 Mercer County Community College, Hamilton, NJ • Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences, May 2013, GPA: 3.79 HONORS AND AWARDS • Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society • Alpha Mu Gamma National Honor Society for foreign language • Psi Beta National Honor Society for psychology • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship • General Studies Scholarship
Experience
Research Intern, Hudson Institute’s Center for Political-Military Analysis, Washington, D.C., October 2014-Present • Research and analyze a variety of foreign, defense, intelligence, and homeland security/counterterrorism policy issues Community Manager, Off Track Planet, Brooklyn, NY November 2013- August 2014 • Build the brand community through the use of networking and direct customer engagement • Effectively communicate an inspired vision through the use of social media and community interaction • Track online influence through the use of Google Analytics while helping to ensure continued company growth • Compile weekly summaries of social media analytics and engagement for investors and convey results to the team • Implement strategies across social channels, monitor and optimize campaigns to drive engagement across projects, and research new opportunities for growth Store Merchandise Manager, Urban Outfitters, Princeton, NJ October 2012- September 2013 • Coordinate all stages of seasonal floor-sets including interpretation, planning, and execution • Allocate, manage, and balance monthly display budget through a partnership with store Display Artist that allows for the development of creative solutions that achieve sales goals while maintaining company standards • Manage, develop, and direct store display artist, department managers, and store associates in the timely execution of projects, provision of a complete customer experience, and full compliance with store operational practices • Perform thorough and proactive business analysis and execute strategic product placement to maximize sales • Partner with Store Manager on all recruiting, hiring, and training needs of the store– preparing each individual for success and promotion • Effectively communicate an inspired vision that empowers achievement through shared fate Fellow, Organizing for America, Southwest Bucks County, PA September 2012- November 2012 • Collaborate with the Field Organizer on tasks aimed to help lead President Obama’s grassroots organization effort • Support campaign staffers in the recruitment and training volunteer neighborhood teams • Plan, coordinate, and direct community events Assistant Manager (Sales Leader), Bath & Body Works, Willow Grove, PA November 2011- October 2012 • Manage all aspects of product placement by analyzing business results and implementing proactive strategies • Achieve a high quality level of service through the coaching of the sales team • Ensure that the sales targets set for every day, week, month, and quarter are met • Report to the store manager regarding all the developments in his/her domain and carry out any and all necessary tasks in the store manager’s absence Visual Merchandiser, Forever 21, Langhorne, PA July 2009- November 2011 • Enhance sales and profitability through proper merchandising and overall presentation of specific department(s) of ownership • Drive results in the store by ensuring seasonal merchandising presentations and new merchandising initiatives are prepared for and executed per company guidelines • Execute flexing of product to maximize business opportunities while ensuring all flexing decisions are linked to sales and meet company presentation guidelines • Develop an effective backstock organization system to ensure efficient product replenishment
Subject Expertise
AP US HistoryEnglishEthicsEssay EditingESL/ELLCollege EssaysCLEP Introductory PsychologyCLEP College CompositionAP World HistoryGrammar and MechanicsAP United States HistoryAP PsychologyAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAP Comparative Government and PoliticsADD9th Grade Writing9th Grade ReadingWorld Civilization7th Grade Writing7th Grade ReadingSummer TutoringStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsUS HistoryWorld LiteratureWorld History9th GradeWritingReadingPolitical SciencePsychologyMiddle SchoolLiteratureLiterary Analysis12th Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math1st Grade math2nd Grade1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading1st Grade3rd Grade12th Grade Reading12th Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading7th Grade6th Grade Writing8th Grade6th Grade Reading6th Grade5th Grade Writing10th Grade5th Grade4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading4th Grade3rd Grade Writing3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade math
Availability
Mon/Wed/Fri at any time, Saturday at any time, Sunday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
• Reading • Writing • Teaching • Visiting museums • Outdoor activities • Trying new foods • Photography • Traveling
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