Adam Bornstein

226.236.8656 | abornst@uwo.ca
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PROFILE
A creative, enthusiastic, and steadfast worker that will adapt and complement any work force in order to help achieve the common goal as efficiently and professionally as possible. As a naturally strong public speaker and communicator my aim is to benefit your team in any way possible, as well as develop and hone new skills along the way. An intuitive young mind allows me the ability to comprehend and understand challenges from a multiplicity of critical viewpoints. And with a flare for writing and professional communication I am eager to apply myself in every capacity to the responsibilities of my position in hopes that it will lead me to further opportunities. ______________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION & ACADEMIC AWARDS

Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) Western University (London, Ontario)
Courses Include: Radio and Television in Media Social Networking Theory & Practice Information & the Public Sphere Advertising & Mass Media Encoding Persuasion: Rhetorical Theory

2010- 2014

Research Methods in Media The History of Canadian Media The Political Economy of Media Advanced Video Theory & Production

Western Entrance Scholarship of Excellence 2010 St. Thomas of Villanova College (King City, Ontario) Ontario Scholar 2010 Highest Final Standing Award for Leadership Class 2010 Honour Role All Marks over 80% 2004-2010 Class Valedictorian 2010

2004-2010

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel Master of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, including setting up business profiles/pages Trained in the following photo and video editing software: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Final Cut Pro Demonstrates strong organizational and research ability Adroit at proof reading and editing for spelling and grammar Skillful Typing and Texting skills at rates upwards of 60 words per minute

EMPLOYMENT
Make Ready, University of Toronto, Toronto Summer 2013 Worked for Engineering Department at Chestnut Residence performing various maintenance around the building and parking garage while repairing rooms for student or guest use Utility Hand, West Hill Pharmasave, Scarborough Seasonally 2004-2013 Performed multiplicity of tasks, including: managing social media sites, filing invoices, data entry, customer service, cashier, and general maintenance

Donations Solicitor, Western Alumni Call Center, London Fall Semester 2012 Cultivated professional and candid communication skills through contacting Western University Alumni and Parents over the phone to express appreciation and disseminate information whilst accumulating donations Foreman, Around II It Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Aurora Summer 2012 Was responsible for managing customer satisfaction and care of 120 properties whilst overseeing two employees, along with a truck and trailer full of company equipment Standardized Patient, Clinical Skills @ Western University, London Fall 2010-Spring 2012 Learned a patient role within a case study to perform for applicants of Standardized Medical Doctor Examinations Advanced Sales Rep, Vector Marketing, GTA Summer, Fall 2011 Practiced networking and sales techniques to acquire new clients that would allow me to present Cutco product for purchase Pickup Technician, Byrne & Wright, Aurora Summer 2011 Performed a multiplicity of tasks, including: coordinating and completing resource pickup and delivery, filing and data entry, and managing social networking sites

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Lead Role, Theatre Westerns Performance of Xanadu March 2013 Helped train and guide fellow cast mates through the rehearsal and performing process of a show that received rave reviews published by The Beat magazine and London Theatre Student Team Leader, Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Reading Week 2013 Helped to plan and organize a week long service trip to Winnipeg in aid of homelessness and eventually lead a team of Western University students through said experience Founder & Producer, Villanovas 1st Annual Arts Night February 2010 Conceived of an event that would showcase the undervalued and unnoticed art talent of a predominantly athletic high school student body; Organized and planned a grand scale event and managed a team of students to produce a gala that sold over 200 tickets, was fully catered, and ultimately raised $2500 for new school art equipment - as well as established a long running school tradition

OTHER
Certified NLS Lifeguard with CPR C SmartServe certified Fully licensed G class Driver with experience driving large trucks and/or with a trailer Can juggle, play the piano and trumpet

REFERENCES available upon request