Giovanni Gaglianese
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Education
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelors of Arts, English, May 2016
Creative Writing Certificate
GPA in major: 3.6/4.0
Projects
The Eureka Moment, fall 2015
Group Project
A self-published book of poetry
Presented our project to the Special Collections Library at UB in addition to a public reading
Initiated the project and facilitated ideas, discussion, and communication outside classroom
With assistance from a Graphic designer I organized the ideas and content into a printable document that was cohesive and aesthetically agreeable
Solely completed the printing process
Improved my efficiency in collaborations and in branding a piece of work to make it complete
Presentation, Teaching, and Public Speaking Experience
UB Center for the Arts, Spring 2015
Taught Salsa to Dance Majors at the University at Buffalo
Created a lesson plan along with educational cues and routine
Displayed confidence in an hands-on presentation
Student Union, Spring Semester 2015
Spoke to an audience of 50 people
10 minute talk on Diabetes awareness and education
West Seneca High School, December 2013
Taught Latin dances to students
Created a lesson plan and routine providing supplementary direction when necessary
Skills
Intermediate to lower advanced Proficiency in Spanish
Great with organization, management, and Public Speaking
Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Great sense of humor
Leadership and Activities
Latin American Student Association, Events Coordinator, 2014-2015
Created and planned events including club Banquet, international fiesta, dance exhibitions, sports tournaments, cultural exchanges and expos
Worked with treasurer to create a purchase order (PO) indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services for various events
Marketed events and weekly meetings to students across campus and in other clubs by word of mouth, social media presence, and print
Conducted weekly general body meetings (GBMs) presenting on topics such as culture, nutrition, political issues, games, and activities for members
Addressed and overcame club issues by negotiating solutions with leadership (E-Board)
Planned collaborations with other student clubs to promote solidarity and cultural education for all involved
Experience
Job Site Manager, College Pro Painting, Summer of 2015
Monitored compliance with all safety guidelines and policies
Made daily decisions about construction activities
Inventoried materials and ordered materials as needed
Ensured all site personnel used quality workmanship in accordance with plans and client needs
Internships
Staff Writer, The Spectrum, Fall Semester 2015
Published 10 stories ranging from album reviews to event coverages to large articles
Conducting professional interviews with key personell, experts, and students
Constant communication and transparency with team of staff writers and editors
Dealt with stiff deadlines and met them on a consistent basis