Sam s. ali

 

EMAIL: SAM@SAM-ALI.COM

 

objective

 

To obtain a challenging position, where I can utilize and expand on my current knowledge and academic experience.

 

Education

 

George Mason University – School of Management                                     Fairfax, VA

n     B.S., Decision Sciences (Quantitative Methods) and Management Information Systems

n     Expected graduation:  May 2002

n     G.P.A. 3.97, Awarded Dean’s list honor consecutively at GMU.

 

ACHieVEMENTS & Activities

 

n     Awarded recognition for academic achievement in college by having my biography published in the 24th Annual Edition of The National Dean’s List, 2000-2001 (Only awarded to ½ of 1% of the nation’s college students).

n     Member of the Golden Key Honor Society (given to the top 15% of Juniors and Seniors in their graduating class).

n     Vice President for Community Service and member of Delta Sigma Pi (The Nation's Foremost Professional Business Fraternity).

 

Work Experience

 

2002–Present         USATODAY.com                                                          McLean, VA

Research and Brand Marketing Intern

n     Reported and analyzed page view traffic data for USATODAY’s web site.

n     Generated trend and demographic analysis by utilizing Media Metrix and Nielson Net Ratings data.

n     Tracked weekly ad campaign effectiveness though Real Media’s Open Ad Stream interface.

 

1998–1999              Network Solutions  (A Verisign Company)              Herndon, VA

2nd Level Customer Tech. Support

n     Monitored domain registry errors through a UNIX OS.

n     Re-routed and re-pointed Domain Name Servers.

n     Participated in client relation reviews by developing surveys.

 

 

1996-1998               Office Depot                                                                    Reston, VA

Front End Lead

n     Allocated funds and shift schedules needed for daily operations

n     Assisted in computer and networking equipment related sales.

n     Implemented training courses for new recruits.

 

Computer skills

 

Applications:  Microsoft Excel, Front Page, PowerPoint, Picture IT, and Word, Paper Port, VI for Unix

Database:  Access, ORACLE, SQL

Operating Systems: Windows 95-2000                                       

 

                                                                                                   

 

*U.S. CITIZEN

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