Human Resources Project
Resume:
Alexander Lotorto
*** *** ****** ** *******, PA 18337
570-***-**** ********@*****.***
Summary
Self-motivated, enthusiastic problem-solver with diverse professional experience and a passionate commitment to serving others.
Special skills include:
Analyzing political systems and economies on a macro and micro scale.
Adapting work style to coincide with changing workplace environment.
Collaborating with coworkers and clients to contribute to a safe, productive, and respectful workplace.
Integrating a variety of experience and background into a broad range of settings.
Education
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2009
Dual Major: Political Science and Film Studies
Minor: Economics
Coursework:
Intro. to Comparative Govt. and Int’l Relations, Intro. to American National Gov’t, Political Science Research Methods, International Political Economy, AP / Intermediate Microeconomics, AP / Intermediate Macroeconomics, Public Finance, Public Administration, American Foreign Policy, AP U.S. History, AP Calculus BC, Public Relations Seminar, Conflict and Compromise, Intro. to Visual Communication, Environmental Science, Film History I & II, Dissent in US History, American Economic History, Documentary Film, African Governments & Politics, Political Parties & Elections
Technology skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Web & Graphics design, Lexis Nexis, Salesforce CRM, Final Cut Pro
Professional Experience
Mon-Valley Unemployed Committee, Homestead, PA September 2010 – June 2011
Unemployment Compensation SpecialistAudited two unemployment compensation third-year law school classes at Duquesne University and University of PittsburghAssisted over a thousand people on the phone with unemployment compensation questionsRepresented over two dozen clients in unemployment compensation referee appeal hearingsCoordinated outreach efforts with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to assist unemployed workers at food distributions with questions and information regarding unemployment compensation.
Public Allies Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA September 2010 – June 2011
Americorps MemberReceived weekly leadership, diversity, and skills trainings on various non-profit and social issuesBuilt relationships with my Team Service Project team and West Oakland community leaders through an interview listening projectFacilitated at seven major community discussions in the Oakland neighborhood for the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation 2025 Community Plan processLogged over 1,700 hours of service
2008 Presidential Campaign, Washington, DC – Northeast Pennsylvania April 2008 – August 2008
Ballot Access CoordinatorCoordinated successful ballot access drives to place a presidential candidate on the ballot in Colorado, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Arizona, and CaliforniaTransitioned to northeast PA and managed a dozen petitioners in Allentown, Bethlehem, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Milford that gathered over 10,000 signaturesObserved and facilitated signature turn-in, press conference, and certification at the PA State Department
Institute for Policy Studies, Washington, DC January 2008 – April 2008
Global Economy Project InternSearched SEC 10-K filings for public companies’ unionization rates, corporate governance structure and “golden parachute” severance pay. Planned strategies for institutions to engage in a dialog about the financing, building, and management of 127 private prisons by Sodexo Alliance, the world’s largest facilities management corporation.Drafted memos and compiled dossiers on globalization, sovereign wealth funds, free trade, financial institutions, wealth divide, and tax policies.
Altec Lansing, a div. of Plantronics, Milford, PA May 2006 – January 2008
Human Resources InternManaged confidential employee salary, benefits, and background data, screened resumesEnsured Sarbanes-Oxley compliance within the Human Resources audit narrativePerformed extensive bivariate analysis of interior Associate Opinion Survey for executive managementLed a cross-functional team of 11 interns (2 summers)Facilitated and set agenda for weekly meetings; arranged regular executive speakers to discuss global functionsCultivated my original idea for an on-campus college marketing program by executing a month-long research project to test effective strategiesAudited all employee information during data transition to Oracle EBusiness SuitePrepared for IRS tax audit and staffing auditsCoordinated four company picnics and two annual blood drives.Recruited 11 college interns during my 2007 Spring semester for Summer 2007 via college career centers
Certifications, affiliations & honors
Pike County Youth Coalition, Milford, PA December 2007 – Present
Founding OrganizerOrganized advocacy coalition for comprehensive sex education, school board accountability, and drug policy reformWon grant from Mobilize.org for proposal to establish live-stream service to observe and record school board meetings
Muhlenberg College Student Government 2005 – 2009
Class RepresentativeFinance Committee (appropriated student organization budgets and special requests)Communications Committee (facilitated publicity / gather student opinion for policy changes)
Other work experience
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel NY July 2011 - Present
Grounds TechnicianAlfredo Landscape Development Corporation, Mount Kisco, NY Summers 2002 - 2004
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