Alexander Carlson
Petoskey,MI
Summary
Experienced in administrative and team member roles, demonstrating reliability and proficiency in supporting business leaders and teams through strong communication and conceptualization skills. Consistently maintaining a positive attitude, committed to customer satisfaction and dedicated to producing high-quality work. Aims to enhance colleague morale while achieving personal and professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales
Sturgeon River Pottery
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Quickly became a valuable team member capable of doing everything from delivery and assembly to making sales
- Primarily worked at the register and on the lot making sales
- Often do whatever was necessary to make sure we filled our quota, had product on the lot, and that the product was in good condition.
Trustee
Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
08.2022 - 08.2023
- After serving on the youth committee for the community foundation I was asked to become a member of the Board of Directors
- During my tenure, we started a new housing project in my community (The Lofts at Lumber Square), And I was part of approving hundreds of thousands of dollars to be put to work in the community
- Furthermore, my insight into youth allowed me to act as a voice for the youth in the community
- The foundation has appreciated my inputs and I continue to work very closely with them.
Assistant to Director of Signature Events
Northwood University
10.2023 - Current
- I plan and execute all four of the Signature Events; Auto Show Gala, Distinguished Women's Gala, Outstanding Business Leaders, and the President's Freedom Celebration
- Valuable real world experience in planning large scale events, working on a tight budget and timeframe, and meeting demands of multiple superiors
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Intern
Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Had the honor of planning and moderating the panel of distinguished individuals from the philanthropic field at the community foundation's Annual Meeting of shareholders
Education
Management & Finance
Northwood University
Midland, MI09.2024
High School Diploma -
Petoskey High School
Petoskey, MI06.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Hard working
- Event Planning
- Calm under pressure
- Customer Service and building customer relations
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speech
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Northwood University Alumni & Advancement Department in planning the: 2023 Auto show Gala, 2023 Distinguished Women's Gala, 2024 Outstanding Business Leaders, and 2024 President's Freedom Celebration.
- 5 years of consistent volunteering at FIRST robotics to ensure safe and fun competition for high school and middle school students around the state.
- Worked as a member of the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project to create two summer conferences for youth grant makers in the state of Michigan.
- Attended Foundations on the Hill to represent youth in conversations with lawmakers about future changes to the Philanthropic field.
- One time Northwood Dean's list honoree
- One time Northwood President's list honoree
Awards
- FIRST robotics Dean's List nominee
- Northwood Universtiy Outstanding Freshman nominee
Projects
Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project, I am currently one of 12 members of the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project, a state-wide non-profit organization working to provide support for youth philanthropy around the state, and I work hard to keep the mission and idea alive. I ran a summer conference at CMF for youth grantmakers, and attend many events in order to keep youth philanthropy around the state running smoothly and working as a statewide network
Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Intern
Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant to Director of Signature Events
Northwood University
10.2023 - Current
Trustee
Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sales
Sturgeon River Pottery
03.2021 - 08.2023
Management & Finance
Northwood University
High School Diploma -
Petoskey High School
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