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Florida International University, Miami, FL

May 2016

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Minor in International Relations

Certificates in Asian Studies and Asian Globalization in Latin America

Honors College FIU, Miami, FL

GPA by FIU: 3.90/4/00 Summa Cum Laude  

Phi Beta Kappa   

El Bodegon Grocery, West Palm Beach, FL                   May 2014 to Present

Administrative Assistant

  • Bookkeeping expenditures, receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivables 
  • Pay suppliers and take all reasonable discounts on supplier invoices
  • Supervise and manage employees in different departments (close to 60 employees)

Money Transmitter                                                          May 2015 to Present

  • Oversee monthly transactions thus preventing money laundering   
  • Manage accounts with corresponding money transfer companies 
  • Apply critical thinking skills while processing transactions for international and local personal business customers to ensure accurate documentation of customer records
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

U.S. Department of State Diplomacy Lab, Miami, FL      August 2015 to Present

  • Conduct research and cross country analysis on countries assigned by Department of State

  • Suggest methods when approaching closing and closed states (as defined by USAID)

  • Recommend policy alternatives in some instances

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

RESUME

Internships
Anchor 1
Skills

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Peachtree

Languages

Fully bilingual in Spanish and English and basic fluency in Mandarin

Education
Work​
Experience​

Office of Congressman Joe Garcia, Miami, FL           October 2013 to May 2014  

Intern                                                                                                                                

  • Prepared briefings for the Congressman when meeting with constituents and community leaders

  • Composed letters to constituents on behalf of the Congressman

  • Assisted staff members with a variety of tasks

Women’s Fund, Miami, FL                                               January 2013 to May 2014

Intern/Volunteer                                                                                                             

  • Researched on human trafficking and domestic violence related to women

  • Assisted in the sorting process of grant applicants and grant recipients

  • Contributed with research and opinioned pieces for the monthly newsletters

 

Study Abroad

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seoul, Republic of Korea

                                                                                                           June 2015 to July 2015

New Paradigms for Sustainability and Collaboration                                                     

  • Surveyed rise of Japan (during the Meiji and Post WWII), South Korea, and the rise of China

  • Analyzed the East Asian Model for development

  • Studied the theoretical and practical application of the Malthusian and the Solow growth models, the neoclassical growth model, the real business cycle model, as well as the New Keynesian models.

  • Examined and interpreted real-world data while using cross-country data analysis to economic growth

Leadership

Global Civic Engagement Student Advisory Board, Miami, FL                                                                                                                                                   February 2014 to Present

Student Executive Board Chair

  • Create project proposals selection criteria, evaluation, and an award process

  • Manage interview and acceptance process

  • Lead and develop community engagement projects for the development and enhancement of specific communities

  • Administer yearly budget of US$12,500 to be distributed as grants for different service projects

Florida International University Golden Key, Miami, FL                                                                                                                                                               February 2016 to Present

Representative of the Council for Student Organizations (CSO) and Member

  • Manage the budget while maintaining a balanced account

  • Find local sponsors for community events

  • Maintain a close and working relationship with Golden Key honor society and CSO

Amigos del Mar (“Friends of the Sea”), Cartagena, Colombia                                                                                                                                                          March 2015 to Present

Ambassador                                                                                                                               

  • Promote “Amigos del Mar” at different water sports events to raise funds and awareness

  • Find and link “Amigos del Mar” to different organizations in South Florida

  • Develop sustainable community projects in Tierra Bomba, Colombia related to education and cultural awareness

First Annual Department of State Wonk Tank Competition, Washington, DC                                                                                                                            January 2016 to Present

Florida International University Representative

  • Represent Florida International University in a national competition

  • Analyze a specific international problem while conducting cross country analysis

  • Suggest a proposal with corresponding steps to implement policy

Hispanic Democratic Caucus of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL                                                                                                                  August 2014 to December 2014

Event Coordinator and Honorary Member

  • Planned and arranged fundraiser and community events

  • Represented the Hispanic Democratic Caucus at different forums in the state of Florida

  • Assisted in community park building for unprivileged communities and fundraised for families in need

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Awards

  • Florida International University Honors College Dean’s List  August 2014 to Present

  • Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient                                         August 2013 to Present

  • Phi Beta Kappa Member                                                                   April 2016 to Present

  • Tony Menendez Computer Scholarship Recipient        September 2013 to May 2016

  • U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and         February 2016 Law Enforcement Affairs Certificate of Appreciation for research contribution 

  • "Making the Difference” Award for dedicated years of outstanding service            and commitment                                                                                                 April 2016 

Research 
Experience
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