Alex Whitcomb Email & Phone Number

Vienna, AT

London / Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Co-founded a technology startup, building a consumer mobile platform for international sports fans (iOS and Android).The company raised over $1.4M from well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firms, such as Precursor Ventures, as well as professional athletes like World Cup champions Mario Götze and Andre Schürrle.The application had 100,000+ downloads.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I worked as Editorial Director and Strategy Director for the renowned TBWA\Chiat\Day\LA ad agency, famous for its work for brands like Apple and Gatorade.My core work was as a strategist, taking a journalistic approach to researching our clients, products, and their cultural environment. We frequently conduct "Disruption Day" innovation workshops with.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked with clients such as Intel, Microsoft, NetApp, Lego Education, and more.Responsible for the production of content across print, digital, video, podcast, and social media for a number of technology clients.Promoted from copywriter to Associate Director of Strategy, then Director of Editorial and Creative Strategy. In this capacity, I helped the.

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

 Working on "cortex" machine learning project at Twitter

Berlin Area, Germany

Co-founded a startup that automated the collection of oral histories around the world.We collected stories from 25+ countries, specializing in vulnerable and at-risk communities in developing and developed regions. We had submissions that include the now-mayor of San Francisco, the Lieutenant Governor of California, and victims of genocide in Iraq.Manage a.

Erbil, Iraq

I worked as a reporter on the English Desk for one of the largest media groups in the Middle East: Rudaw Media, which reports primarily across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.I covered energy markets, a local refugee crisis, and the rise of ISIS in the region.Learn to thrive in an Iraqi newsroom in a multi-lingual environment (English, Kurdish.

Iraqi Kurdistan

Worked as a Line Producer in the production of a documentary film about the Yezidi Genocide, directed by Mary Ann Smothers Bruni.Filmed in Iraqi Kurdistan in the fallout of attacks and kidnappings against Yezidi minority groups by ISIS militants.Recruit and hire local production staff, logistics managementLocation scouting, research, budget, and finance.

Vienna, Austria/ Erbil, Iraq

Media consultant with particular focus on the Charity Foundation's work in the Syrian refugee campsEditing + communication in English, grant applications, and accreditation for extremely effective Kurdish humanitarian organization in Iraq

Vienna

Global crime watchdog Produced an internal document describing the growth and proliferation of al Qaeda affiliates in North Africa, Iraq, and Syria Research performed under deadline with policy recommendations  50 page document used to brief senior UN officials and policymakers

Vienna

Intern in the Programme Development and Technical CooperationDivision, Bureau for Programme Results Monitoring Responsible for 50 trainings for a new SAP enterprise system Analyzed 100s of project outcomes - reviewed project budgets in detail

Vienna

Editor of the Student Magazine of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

Vienna

Assistant to the Chair of History Taught 50+ graduate students in European History Planned a successful conference with hundreds of politicians, academics, and students across Europe 100% communications of the History Department

Kathmandu, Nepal

Conducted independent report on NGO Project Management techniques in Nepal. Additional work included internal organization review and implementation of agricultural projects.

New York City

Making movie magic Intern for famed producer Doug Claybourne (Apocalypse Now, The Fast and the Furious, The Black Stallion) 300 hrs pre-production for a Hollywood movie

New York City

Production assistant for MTV's The City and other reality shows.

Bachelor'S Degree, Italian Studies

Winner of the Dino Bigongiari Prize

Master Of Advanced International Studies, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of Student Magazine, Debate Society, Conference Organization, Student FundraisingThe M.A.I.S..