VIRGIL CAPOTE
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL / Dec 2018
Bachelor of Science, Major: Electronic Media & Communication Studies Double Minor: Political Science & Philosophy
Associations: International Collegiate Debate, Dean’s Student Circle, Student Representative for Academic Services Committee, Educator for Urban Debate League EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MOTO CARS, INC., Miami,FL // Jun 2019-May 2020
-Managed a team of people for an established manufacturing plant
-Hired and recruited team for factory and floor operations; Led weekly meetings for production updates, managed expenses, sales, and budget; expanded list of clients by 20% through B2B and B2C marketing; Implemented system for online sales, and helped coordinate photo and video production for social platforms
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
COMEDY CENTRAL., Miami, FL // Nov 2018- Dec 2018
-Worked on technical production for the Daily Show’s traveling exhibit during the 2018 Midterm Election Season
-Performed sound checks for installations; Managed Audio/Visual technical operations FIELD ORGANIZER
U.S. CONGRESS, Miami, FL // May 2018- Nov 2018
-Managed and helped direct outreach for Congressional candidate in competitive Florida primary
-Helped recruit and train group of 80+ campaign interns to implement successful voter contact
-Canvassed more than 100 doors per day, 7 days a week, and helped organize/ group districts for volunteer and intern canvassing, Coordinated events and volunteer programs for community outreach ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI // Aug 2015-Feb 2018
Facilities Assistant / Aug 2015-Feb 2018
-Helped supervise and manage day-to-day operations for School of Communication (Aug. 2015-16) and Housing and Residential Life (Aug. 2017-Feb. 2018)
- Provided peer support and services to students; Managed and documented inventory and packages; Helped plan and coordinate events for students
Assistant, Dean of Academic Services / Aug 2016- Feb 2017
-Led tours for VIP guests and families; Coordinated and hosted special events; General office operations Research Assistant, U.M. School of Communication / Jun 2016- Aug 2016
-Reviewed privacy agreements, and tracked similarities amongst multiple privacy agreements for online platforms; Produced analysis based on trends; Researched and delivered reports on privacy agreements for large organization
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CVS PHARMACY, Miami,FL // Jan 2016- Jan 2017
-Supervised and coordinated schedule system for company personnel
- Led team in meeting monthly sales goals
MILAM’S MARKET, Miami,FL // Aug 2013- Jan 2014
-Managed inventory and maintained sales for wholesale goods HEAD LEGISLATIVE INTERN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE, Miami,FL // Dec 2013- Dec 2014
-Volunteer intern for the Miami-Dade County Commissioner’s Office, gaining 500+ hours of community service; Received the Presidential Volunteer Award
-Balanced the county budget for the Inspector General’s Office and the Medial Examiner’s Office; Participated in county finance committee meetings
SKILLS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Languages: Spanish, French, & English
Adobe Creative Cloud Microsoft Office
Proficient in the following applications: - Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Premiere - Microsoft Word
- Adobe Photoshop - Microsoft Powerpoint
- Adobe Illustrator - Microsoft Outlook
VC
PROFILE/ AWARDS
Accomplished communications
professional with a strong
background in business
management, public speaking,
and community outreach
Sunshine State Debate
Champion
2015 Sunshine State
Policy Speaker
Pan-American Intl. Debate
Champion
2016 Best Public Speaker
ACC Academic Consortium
2017 Divisional Champion
U.S. Presidential Service Winner
2014 Presidential Service Award
for 500+ hours of community
service
CONTACT
786 . 683 . 9848
**************@*******.***
7314 SW 22 St, 33155
MIAMI, FL USA
REFERENCES
Nick Rojas
Store Manager, CVS Pharmacy
C: 305 . 316 . 9185
******@*****.***
Bill Todd
Communications Professor,
Florida International University
C: 786 . 930 . 0303
billtodd@fiu.edu
Randall Martinez
Communications Professor,
University of Miami
C: 786 . 295 . 3616