Louis J. Ricciardi
*** *** **** **., ********, New York 11214
Cell: 954-***-****
E-mail: ********@****.***
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Key Qualifications
. Knowledge in conflict analysis, resolution and peace education
. Trained in mediation, negotiation and facilitation
. Experienced in working on difficult, complex and intractable conflicts
where relationships are involved
. Developed cultural awareness and sensitivity to be "culturally"
appropriate in working with diverse populations of people in diverse
settings
. Experienced in organizational development and project management
. Experienced in conducting social research, analytical and thematic
work
. Knowledge, understanding, and application of conflict management
intervention processes including models, techniques and tools such as
mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and dispute systems design.
. Proficient in Microsoft word, power point, and excel
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Education Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
September 2008-February 2011
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in English August
2003-May 2007
Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
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Internships Safe Horizon Mediation Center, Brooklyn, New York
September 2009-April 2010
Mediation observation of neighbor disputes, landlord-tenant
disputes, family disputes, school-related issues, workplace
disputes, and community-wide disputes. Worked with juvenile
delinquents in the Truancy Reduction Alliance to Contact
Kids (TRACK program). Trained and have conducted domestic
violence screenings and interviews. Other experiences
within the Safe Horizon Mediation Center are as follows:
Brooklyn Criminal Court, Brooklyn, New York
November 2009-April 2010
Court Dispute Referral Center (CDRC) - Evaluated citizen
complaints and provided an immediate and clear appraisal of
the dispute, suggested various courses of action, and
recommended appropriate venues for the dispute.
Brooklyn Civil Court, Brooklyn, New York
January 2010-April 2010
Mediated small claims cases such as landlord/tenant leases,
money claims between merchant and consumer, and monetary
agreements between family members or acquaintances.
Kings County Supreme Court, Brooklyn, New York
February 2010-April 2010
Consulted with divorcing couples in matrimonial court to
resolve their differences through mediation.
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Work Experience Financier Patisserie, New York, New York
February 2011-Present
As a Barista priorities are to deliver legendary customer
service to all customers and maintains a calm presence in a
fast-paced, challenging environment. Provide quality
beverages, whole bean and food products while following
health, safety and sanitation guidelines. Develop new
employees into Baristas preparing them for other corporate
stores.
Burrata's Bakery and Pizza Bar, New York, New York
October 2010-January 2011
As Shift Supervisor responsibilities were to lead the night
shift by managing other Baristas, keep track of inventory,
ensure profitability, advised customers on purchases and
provide excellent customer service, developed reputation
for prompt, efficient service with high level of accuracy,
and maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise.
Starbucks Coffee Co., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
May 2006-July 2009
Developed enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the
time, provided quality beverages consistently for all
customers, maintained quality store operations, contributed
to store profitability, and took responsibility to learn
all aspects of the barista position.
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Certifications Columbia University School of Law Mediation Clinic,
New York, New York January 2010
Apprenticed with and sponsored by Safe Horizon Brooklyn
Mediation Center to train as a mediator by Columbia
University School of Law Mediation Clinic.
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Community Roanoke Review, Salem, Virginia
September 2005-April 2006
Service & Extracurricular As editor priorities were to review and then
consider, correct and arrange fiction, non-fiction, and poetry entries for
a Activities national literary magazine.
Habitat for Humanity, Columbia, South Carolina
October 2003-March 2007
Traveled with the college chaplain Rev. Paul Henrickson to Columbia,
South Carolina to build homes for families in need of
decent shelter who receive just mortgages with affordable
loans.