Alex Klein

Current

• Online Editor at The Chronicle at Duke University

Past

• Summer Intern at Fordham Institute
• Webmaster and Lead Photography Editor at Hinsdale Little League Baseball
• Head Junior Tennis Instructor at Hinsdale Golf Club

• Strategy and Innovation at Shoeboxed, Inc.
• Part Time Guide at Mahalo.com, Inc.

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Education

• Duke University
• Hinsdale Central HS

Recommended

2 people have recommended Alex

Connections

71 connections

Industry

Media Production

Websites

• My Company

Alex Klein’s Summary

I am a Duke student seeking opportunities to work with unique people and projects. Throughout my short career, I have held many jobs, all of which have been demanding in different ways, both physically and mentally. Overall, my goal is to help shape the future of the internet and human connections.

Alex Klein’s Specialties:

product innovation, copy writing, project managing, organizing and restructuring, forward-thinking

Alex Klein’s Experience

• Online Editor

  The Chronicle at Duke University

  (Media Production industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

• Summer Intern

  Fordham Institute

  (Primary/Secondary Education industry)

  May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)

  I worked from May 18 to August 7 at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education think tank in Washington, D.C. I did research, worked on new media projects, and wrote for their weekly e-newsletter.

• Webmaster and Lead Photography Editor

  Hinsdale Little League Baseball

  (Sports industry)

  February 2006 — January 2009 (3 years )

  I posted links, news, pictures, and announcements to the website (hinsdalell.org). I was in charge of data entry during Tryouts and Drafts, taking and posting pictures, and streaming live game footage over the internet for home viewing. Additionally, I worked closely with league officials, coaches, and over 1000 parents to make sure each knew the capabilities of the website, as well as how to use it.

• Head Junior Tennis Instructor

  Hinsdale Golf Club

  (Recreational Facilities and Services industry)

  June 2005 — August 2008 (3 years 3 months)

  Organized competitions between local country clubs, taught tennis to children ages 3-15, produced original literature and publicity for the club's tennis program, and worked with the head tennis professional to develop new programs.

• Strategy and Innovation

  Shoeboxed, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)

  I was charged with creating a user interface that was striking and intuitive; I utilized my past web experience and my writing skills to make this happen. Additionally, I worked to spread the Shoeboxed.com name and service across the country as one of our marketers.

• Part Time Guide

  Mahalo.com, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  July 2007 — October 2007 (4 months)

Alex Klein’s Education

• Duke University

  Public Policy Studies, Education, Environmental Science and Policy 2007 — 2011 (expected)

  Activities and Societies:

  The (Duke University) Chronicle, Project Child Executive Committee, Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee, volunteer in Durham Public Schools

• Hinsdale Central HS

  2003 — 2007

  Activities and Societies:

  J. Kyle Braid Leadership Group, Math Team, Varsity Boys Tennis

Additional Information

Alex Klein’s Websites:

• My Company

Alex Klein’s Groups:

•    DukeGEN - The Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network - Main Group

Alex Klein’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch