Gerry Alvarez
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Education
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction Design, 2011 - 2013 (expected)
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
B.A. Psychology, Philosophy, and Criminology, 2005 - 2009
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Website Management Assistant, February 2010 - Present
Hollywood Collectibles, Hollywood, FL
Helped over 100 of the company's web pages to appear on the first pages of several Google, Yahoo, and Bing search queries using various search engine optimization (SEO) strategiesGenerated continuing and new traffic for website by managing company's website content, Facebook page, blog, press release accounts, and Google AdWords accountIncreased the click-through rate of company's Google AdWords ads from 0.50%- to 2.00%+
Tutor, February 2008 - December 2008
Club Z! Tutoring Agency, Miami-Dade County, FL
Tutored over 10 high school students in subjects including SAT, ACT, FCAT, Algebra 1, Geometry,
English, Spanish, and study skillsDeveloped and taught lesson plans in coordination with students and their parentsHelped students to achieve their academic goals and to adopt strong work ethics
Computer Lab User Assistant, August 2005 to May 2007
University of Miami, IT Department, Coral Gables, FL
Helped computer lab users to resolve various computer hardware and software issuesLearned and effectively implemented various technical support principles and proceduresReceived raise and award during second year of employment for exceptional performance
Research
Research Assistant, August 2007 - May 2008
University of Miami Department of Psychology, Coral Gables, FL
Aversive Interpersonal Events Study, Dr. Michael McCulloughProduced and recorded several hours of research data by systematically analyzing the facial
expressions of over 100 participants whose faces had been videotaped while giving speechesFacilitated research process by recruiting students, scheduling participants, and proctoring
various research materials, including intelligence tests, questionnaires, and personal essaysEffectively coordinated research responsibilities with approximately 10 other research assistants
Honors
Diversity Award Full Tuition Fellowship, 2011 - 2012
Indiana University
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Philosophy, 2009
University of Miami, Philosophy Department
Bowman Ashe 75% Tuition Scholarship, 2005 - 2009
University of Miami
Certificate of Merit for Exceptional Performance, 2006
University of Miami, IT Department
© Geraldo Alvarez 2011
© Geraldo Alvarez 2011