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Austin Allen

Matthews,NC

Summary

Hardworking and dedicated employee enthusiastic about learning the Criminal Justice field inside and out. Pursues unique opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong analytical and strategic thinker with administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

The Riley Institute, Furman University

Advance Team
09.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Promoted the mission of the institute to Advance social and economic progress in South Carolina by building leadership for a diverse society, broadening student and community perspectives on critical issues, hosting expert speakers, supporting public education, and creating knowledge through community solutions-focused research
  • Engaged prominent political figures and inviting them to share their insights through discussions with Furman professors and students
  • Organized campus and community events, facilitated Q&A sessions, surveyed opinions on political issues from students and faculty within the Furman community"

The European American Chamber of Commerce, Carolinas (EACC)

Marketing & Communication Internship
06.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • An independent, membership organization dedicated to stimulating business and networking relations between Europe and the North and South Carolinas region
  • Gained valuable experience in attending organizednetworking events with partnered companies.
  • Applied learned concepts directly into publishing articles summarizing the details and outcomes of EACC events.
  • Promoted membership by connecting with companies interested in partnering with the EACC
  • Managed the EACC Carolinas website, by posting articles to update members on current political and economic events

Verizon Wireless

Sales Consultant
07.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Generated increased sales revenue by 8% through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts for personal and business accounts. Store performance ranked from 7th place to 3rd place in the Charlotte NC market
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations for cellular and home/business internet devices.
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and product offerings.

Education

Furman University

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & International Affairs

University Overview

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Master of Science from Criminal Justice
12.2025

University Overview

Skills

  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • MS Office

Research

Research
  • Independent Study, Political Science Department, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 03/01/20, Assisted in a case study observing the increasing infection rates of COVID-19 cases in communities with high poverty rates located in Charlotte, NC., Gathered data on Covid-19 infection rates from various socio-economic and geographical locations and performed comparative analysis and correlated results.
  • Senior Research Project - Thesis: Factors that Impact Disciplinary Policies in US Public Schools, The research project focused on factors that included: race, ethnicity, gender, religion, partisanship, and socioeconomic status and their impact on disciplinary actions., Analyzed various cross-sectional data elements to measure their impact on the severity of disciplinary policies., Utilized Citrix Service Provider (CSP) to test the strength of correlations of the data to support my hypothesis.

Resumeobjective

Resumeobjective
College graduate with a degree in Political Science and International Affairs seeking an opportunity to enhance my professional skills and to utilize my educational training to add value and help the organization achieve its mission and goals.

Coursework

Coursework
  • Economics
  • International organization
  • Politics of race and Ethnicity
  • Politics of Religious Movements
  • Political Analysis
  • Comparative Politics
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity - Scholarship Chairman (2018 - 2022)

Software

MS Office

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeInternship

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchTeam Building / Company Retreats

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Political Science Honors Graduate - Furman University 2022

Interests

Criminal Justice

Traveling

Timeline

Sales Consultant
Verizon Wireless
07.2023 - 02.2024
Advance Team
The Riley Institute, Furman University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Marketing & Communication Internship
The European American Chamber of Commerce, Carolinas (EACC)
06.2021 - 05.2022
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science & International Affairs
Purdue University Global
Master of Science from Criminal Justice

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