Sales Associate

Alexis Castro *** Josephine St. New Orleans, LA **130 *************@*****.*** 323-***-**** cell

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EDUCATION

Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA

Bachelors of Arts, Anthropology, Concentration: Global Development Studies, May 2009

Honors: Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship (2005-2009)

International Education, University of Botswana, January 2008 – May 2008

Culture and Society in Africa: Setswana Hip-hop; Democracy and Southern Africa; History of Central Africa

EXPERIENCE

Global Green USA, Community Outreach Coordinator, New Orleans, LA January 2010 – Present

Coordinate workshops, presentations, trainings and panel discussions for low to moderate income homeowners, landlords, realtors, contractors, and non-profit organizations about energy efficiency and green building

Manage company database and modify its operation to make it user friendly for staff members and volunteers

Initiate and cultivate partnerships with local non-profits and government entities to inform them of Global Green’s services and create synergies between the organizations

Participate in home energy assessments and small-scale weatherizations of low-income families’ homes

Mirage Express, Sales Associate, New Orleans, LA February 2010 – Present

Assist customers with handling clothing items and persuade them to purchase merchandise

Maintain a clean and customer-friendly store appearance

Catalogue incoming and existing clothing items for store records

Galaxy Youth Center, Programming Assistant, Grinnell, IA September 2005 – August 2009

Counseled and supervised at-risk youth between ages 10-17

Organized summer and after school activities and events for youth involving art, science, music, and sports

Assisted with planning and execution of the annual auction, which fundraises over $3,000 for the organization

Grinnell College Dining Service, Server, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA April 2009 – July 2009

Maintained food and beverage stations of cafeteria to ensure appropriate amounts were available

Prepared appetizers and condiments for special events and student dining

Provided students and guests with information about menu and dining services

Center of International Studies, Intern, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA August 2008 – May 2009

Prepared, developed, and facilitated forums, discussions and presentations on topics concerning globalization such as: Globalization and the Art World, International Community Development, week-long photo exhibition of students’ study abroad experiences, and the importance of Americans studying abroad

Organized networking events with students who have participated in a study abroad program and want to encourage sophomore and first year students to apply to their respective programs

Educated first year international students about U.S. American society and cultural values

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

Private Events/ Club DJ, Volunteer (June 2009 - Present)

Volunteer, A Just Grinnell: Unlearning Oppression and Building Community (January 2009 - May 2009)

Monitor and Outreach Coordinator, Black Cultural Center (September 2008 - May 2009)

College Disc jockey, Grinnell College (September 2005 - September 2008)

Writer, Sensuelle: Grinnell College Fashion Magazine (September 2007 - December 2007)

Communications Coordinator, Grinnell Multicultural Alliance (September 2005- May 2006)

LANGUAGES AND ACCOLADES

Proficient in Writing and Reading Spanish; Conversant in Spanish and Basic Setswana

Recipient of an AmeriCorps VISTA position with Global Green USA

LEED Green Associate

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