ALEX LOREN MORALES

adkgq8@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-**** 13423 S Ave. K, Chicago IL, 60633

OBJECTIVE

To actively contribute to a community atmosphere by using my skills as a professional leader with the drive to continue being a lifelong learner. Strong ability to contribute a respectful and integrative attitude into the community. Exceptional problem solving skills and attention to detail along with fluency in the Spanish language and Microsoft Office skills.

EDUCATION

Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Psychology and Global Studies May 2018

• Concentration: Intercultural Relations

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN

Study of the United States Summer Institute (SUSI) June 2017 – July 2017

• Developed a deep understanding of global women’s leadership while participating in a course and engaging with women from Arab-speaking countries

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Saint Mary’s College Amman, Jordan

Study of the United States Summer Institute (SUSI) Women’s Leadership Conference January 2018

• Attended a week long global women’s leadership conference in Amman, Jordan where I engaged in discussion about increasing women’s empowerment on a global scale Saint Mary’s College Rome, Italy

Study Abroad Program January 2017 – June 2017

• Immersed and integrated into a new environment while completing 19 credit hours

• Navigated on a global perspective while gaining cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity WORK AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

ComPsych, Chicago IL

Guidance Specialist March 2019- Present

• Guided employees on locating assistance for childcare, eldercare, legal or financial services

• Managed client cases to connect clients with mental health providers

• Assisted HR professionals with initiating services for workplace trauma

• Identified whether a client is at risk and whether or not someone is going to harm themselves

• Educated clients about services, eligibility, and referral processes with a positive and professional approach.

• Successfully de-escalated clients going through a crisis

• Received notoriety from my managers for taking high risk cases in both English and Spanish Perkins Investment, Chicago IL

Administrative Assistant October 2018- January 2019

• Processed, organized, and budgeted expense reports

• Worked closely with the Operations Manager, a Portfolio Manager and the CIO

• Successfully produced organizational tasks with word, excel and outlook

• Booked employee travel using the concur system

• Ordered office and kitchen supplies

• Coordinated and planned company meetings

• Organized company events

Banana Republic, Chicago, IL

Ambassador June 2018– August 2018

• Engaged with customers, by assessing their needs and offering assistance whenever needed

• Created an exceptional experience and ensured every customer leaves satisfied Early Childhood Development Center, Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN Teacher’s Assistant September 2016 – October 2017

• Aided the teacher with tasks to help with classroom effectiveness and efficiency

• Conducted a case study while motivating the children to learn and understand social cues Student Conservation Association Chicago, IL

Assistant Crew Leader June 2016 – August 2016

• Served as a liaison between the group members and leaders to improve communications and understanding and formed efficient management and leadership skills to complete tasks Student Conservation Association Chicago, IL

Team Member June 2014 – August 2014

• Collaborated with a team to remove invasive species from a forest preserve and studied efficient group dynamics and presented the work to potential donors to the program Catholic Charities Chicago, IL

Intern May 2016 – June 2016

• Completed daily organizational tasks and participated in dialogue about the community

• Translated documents in Spanish for DACA recipients Saint Margaret’s House South Bend, IN

Assistant September 2015 – May 2016

• Observed the infrastructure of an organization that aids women in poverty or fleeing domestic abuse

• Completed telephone intake with women requesting shelter.

• Facilitated and organized the women’s clothing closet.

• Was in charge of childcare during times of high volume

• Acted as a liaison between these women and the administrators I was assisting

• Successfully diffused high stress situations when someone was found to be mentally unstable Early Childhood Development Center, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Teacher’s Assistant August 2015 – May 2016

• Assisted the teacher with daily schedules and activities to help provide efficient classroom structure

• Was taught about developmental issues present in children, and how to address these issues in a classroom setting

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Saint Mary’s Belles Connect Mentor September 2016 – May 2018

• Mentor students throughout their experience as an underrepresented student in a college institution Saint Mary’s Justice Student Alliance Member September 2015 – May 2018

• Served on a committee that focuses on spreading awareness about social issues around campus

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Notre Dame Latino Student Alliance Member August 2015 – May 2018

• Engage in teamwork, leadership, and campus awareness about the Latino community at Notre Dame Notre Dame Psychology Club Member August 2015 – May 2018

• Focused on discussing and learning about topics in psychology Saint Mary’s Green Dot Subcommittee August 2016 – May 2017

• Engaged in a campus initiative to educate others more efficiently on sexual assault issues Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board Chair of Internal Outreach August 2016 – May 2017

• Managed the outreach to members of the community on behalf of the Board Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board Member August 2015 – May 2016

• Engaged in teamwork, leadership, and campus awareness about student diversity Saint Mary’s Student Intern in the Psychology Department August 2018 – May 2018

• Assisted a social psychology professor with running data and experiments that explored gender issues and politics around our campus community.

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