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July 01, 2018

JOSHUA CORTES

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacortes/

EDUCATION

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science in Communication May 2018 Concentration: Personal and Professional Communication; Minor: English Literature

GPA: 3.62

Honors/ Awards:

International Golden Key Honor Society Member, Inducted: October 2016

Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society member, Inducted: May 2018

Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Life Honor Society member, Inducted: May 2017

Dean’s List: Fall ‘14, Spring ‘15, Fall ‘15, Fall ‘16, Spring ‘17, Fall ’17, Spring ‘18

WORK EXPERIENCE

Motivational Speaker, Self Employed, New Haven, CT August 2014- Present

Developed “Breaking the Cycle” concept formed to help change inner city youth’s lives.

Speaks predominantly at urban schools and universities in the greater New Haven area.

Provides guidance and pivotal steps for personal success to more than 200 attendees.

Writing an autobiographical publication titled “Aspire to Inspire.”

Target Corporation, Orange, CT

Executive Team Leader Intern May 2017- May 2018

Focused on talent development in guest interactions, and in learning and owning areas in their departments.

Oversaw equipment control processes, resulting in a 25% increase in store research.

Designed merchandizing areas instore to increase guest satisfaction and improve production metrics.

Pioneered a different approach to sales planners set on the salesfloor, resulting in a 3% increase in guest basket size.

Student Involvement and Leadership Development, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Peer Mentor August 2015- January 2017

Led three groups of 20 students on the annual “Day of Service” providing services to city of New Haven.

Collaborated with First-Year Experience Faculty member in order to serve as resource to 24 new students within each semester.

Entrusted with handling grading of papers and assignments for each class.

Conducted well received workshops on getting involved on campus, which lead to 30+ attendees annually in the Success Center.

New Student & Sophomore Programs, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Orientation Ambassador April 2015- January 2017

Mentored 20 groups of 20-30 new and transfer students through the high school to college transition process.

Facilitated workshops and discussions on time management, study skills, and on-campus involvement.

Guided campus tours of approximately 300+ incoming students, parents, and guests.

Completed an intensive university-wide training program over 3-week period.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Language: Conversational Spanish

Technical/ Digital: Proficient in- Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, IMovie, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel

Health/ Fitness: NASM Personal Training Certification: pending, CPR/AED Certified, Bodybuilding- Natural Physique Competitor