Alexander Nasir

Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A rising young leader with vision, passion and expertise in the fields of Entertainment
Management, Corporate Event Planning, and Urban Renewal / Educational Reform.
Demonstrate proficiency with running large complex organizations and have worked alongside
Philadelphia’s Executive governing committee to ensure quality programs throughout the
Commonwealth of Philadelphia. Results oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal
and presentation skills. Exceptional track record of creating value through:

 Demonstrated ability to create and institute citywide programs for youth around
leadership development and creative & performing arts training.
 Outstanding record of outreach expansion and community partnership opportunities.
 Entertainment Consultant that specializes in Artist management, Public Relations,
Marketing & Business plans, booking and financial fiscal planning.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Founder of John Whitehead: There’s No Stoppin the Music Foundation

 Recognized as “Outstanding Scholar of Philadelphia Futures” resulted in being a
presenter at Philadelphia Phillies All-star Team Awards held at Citizens Bank Park,
Philadelphia, PA. (May 2005)
 Completed course studies with a 4.0 G.P.A while studying in London, England with
Boston University. (September 2001)
 Received 2002 Leadership & Diversity Award at Wheaton College’s Annual Awards
Ceremony
 Founding member of MY TURN, H.E.R.O Mentoring Program, Brockton, MA. (Jan.
2000)
Alexander Nasir
Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE: To acquire a challenging position in Los Angeles, CA. that
enables me to utilize and enhance my business acumen.

EXPERIENCE:

July 2004-October 2005 Executive Director, John Whitehead Foundation,

Philadelphia, PA

 Developed the mission & vision for both the John

Whitehead: ‘There’s No Stoppin the Music Foundation
and proposed John C. Whitehead Charter School for
Creative & Performing Arts.
 Developed Board of Directors that included a diverse
range of corporate and community-focused partners.
 Coordinated, prepare and facilitate all agendas for regular
board meetings.
 Created monthly reports that detail the financial status of
the organization.
 Managed day-to-day operations of the organization while
overseeing administrative staff in their assignments and
duties. Developed training programs for both staff and
community partners.
 Prepared year-end reports that included review annual
budget and staff evaluation for board review.
 Formulated and carry out short and long term objectives
to advance the foundation’s long-range plan.
 Established operating procedures in compliance with
board policies, federal, state, and local laws.
 Created a public relations campaign that promotes the
organization’s image in the community.
 Coordinated all aspects of First Annual VIP Award Benefit
Concert.
 Managed organization under limited budgetary
constraints.

June 2004- January 2005 Assistant Managing Director, City of Philadelphia,

Phila. PA
Alexander Nasir
Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

 Worked with the Managing Director to manage, govern

and assist the thirteen operating departments of the City
of Philadelphia.
 Created staff agendas for weekly staff meetings.
 Developed interdepartmental initiatives for Philadelphia
residents and businesses to address quality of life issues.
 Produced several key initiatives to engage & promote
activities in Philadelphia area: “Lunch @ Love Park”; “Get
on the Bus-Behind the scenes look at your City”; “In Love
with Lyrics @ Love Park”
Alexander Nasir
Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

August 2003-June 2004 Legal Assistant, Pepper Hamilton, LLP, Philadelphia,

PA

 Assisted attorneys on projects in the Commercial

Litigation Practice Group.
 Prepared documents for depositions, hearings, trials and
corporate meetings.
 Pro Bono Work with St. John’s Hospice Shelter &
Philadelphia Reads.

August 2002-August 2003 Account Manager, Chrysler Financial, Horsham PA

 Used conflict resolution skills to manage and negotiate

payment arrangements on high-risk delinquent accounts.
 Assessed customer's reason for delinquency and created
customized options to cure the account.
 Used various skip-tracing tools to locate and secure
mortgaged collateral.
 Analyzed credit reports to evaluate customer's worthiness
to maintain loan.

September 1999-May 2002 Marketing Manager, New York Times, Norton MA

 Formulated a marketing plan for Wheaton College

readership program to increase the number of students
reading New Times & Boston Globe.
 Hired and supervised staff.
 Prepared and submitted reports documenting sales trends
and other data.

October-December 2001 Executive Intern, Peabody Trust, London, England

 Worked closely with Executive Team of Community

Regeneration Department to gain exposure to program
development and management.
 Co-facilitated training workshops for young adults in the
area of personal and career development, and basic youth
work skills.
 Created portfolio for internship experience, which
covered: comparison of British and American workplaces,
and an analysis of strengths & weaknesses of the Trust.
Alexander Nasir
Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

May 2001-August 2001 Intern, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Philadelphia,

PA

 Assisted senior management in the allocation of new

listings on the floor.
 Conducted independent research on the Philadelphia
Stock Exchange and selected global exchanges.
 Researched the structure and Pros/Cons of Exchange
Traded Funds.
 Created a report detailing latest partnerships and mergers
amongst global exchanges.

January 2000-May 2001 Mentor Coordinator, MY TURN, Brockton, MA

 Designed mentoring program for high school sophomores.

 Recruited and trained mentors from Wheaton College.
 Coordinated monthly group meetings.
 Served as the liaison between Brockton High School and
Wheaton College.

June 1996-May 1998 Intern, Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia, PA

 Was offered the position after completion of I.B.C.

summer internship program as a high sophomore.
 Made outbound phone calls to welcome new customers to
our company and briefed them on their benefits.
 Reviewed & processed check request for accuracy in the
Accounts Payable Department.
 Worked as a Customer Service Rep. aiding customers to
find doctors and other medical specialists.

EDUCATION:
Wheaton College, Norton, Ma
Bachelors of Arts, May 2003
Major: Economics
Minor: Africana Studies
Honorary Dean’s List Scholar

Boston University, London, England

One-year internship program studying International
Business.
Internship with Peabody Trust
Alexander Nasir
Medley III
4776 Don Miguel Drive, Apt. #4, Los Angeles, CA, 91008, (215) 609-9625,
thelinksmanagement@hotmail.com

Technical Skills: Macintosh and Windows operating

systems. Adept at word processing and in the use of
various databases and communication media, including
Power Point, Peachtree; ACT; Excel, Microsoft Word, and
Claris Works.

REFERENCES: David Richman, Esq. Pepper & Hamilton, (215) 981-4412

(mentor)

Loree D. Jones, Chief of Staff, Office of Managing Director,

City of Philadelphia, (215) 686-3486