Saturday, August 29, 2009

Resume

Alexis Figueroa
Email: Ms.AlexisFigueroa@gmail.com
Education-
Master in Science- Community Counseling Expected Date: May 2010
Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud MN
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Community Psychology May 2008
    Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud MN
    Minor: Women Studies
Work Experience
Program Coordinator, Graduate Assistant August 2008- May 2009
First Year Experience, St. Cloud, MN

  • Developed Advertisement for programs which targeted first year students.
  • Conducted various research studies.
  • Distributed and analyzed data for campus wide survey.
  • Prepared and assisted in the development of First Year Orientation

Student Service Counselor May 2006- May 2008
Multicultural Student Services, St. Cloud, MN

  • Presented monthly educational panels to excel understanding and acceptance to the campus community entitled Time 2 Talk.
  • Counseled and mentored first year students.
  • Developed networking skills by attending meeting with different departments.

Financial Counseling Intern Jan. 2008- May 2008
Catholic Charities, St. Cloud, MN

  • Developed interviewing skills when dealing with clients.
  • Assisted individuals and families in crisis by providing resources
  • Accurately calculated and budgeted from an account of $3,000/monthly
  • Translated Spanish into English for our Spanish speaking clients

University Ambassador Sep 2005-May. 2008
Admissions of St. Cloud University St. Cloud, MN

  • Recruited perspective students to enroll at St. Cloud State University
  • Served as a Liaison to the Student of Color Outreach program

MSUSA Cultural Diversity Representative Sept 2006- May 2007
Student Senate, St. Cloud, MN


  • Coordinated Diversity Training Program for MSUSA participants/community
  • Facilitated discussions for the improvement for diversity
  • Developed leadership skills while serving position.

Activities/ Achievements

  • Student Research Colloquium: Children of Color Identity April 2008

  • Senator- Student Government Sept 2005 May2006

  • Winner of the Directors Award- Multicultural Student Ser. May 2007

  • Fieldwork Study in South Africa and Mexico Feb. 2007/ May 2008

  • Dean’s List Academic year 2006

  • Student Rep. - NCA Governance and Administrative Structure Comm.