Alexis Colon Resume
Alexis Colón
------------ • ------------ • McLean, Va
First generation, non-traditional, recent graduate looking for a career in policy research or social justice to strengthen my mindset as I plan for an advanced degree and long-term career.
Education/Honors
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa 2017-2019
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Arabic Studies
• Achieved 3.78 GPA
• Bucknell Community College Scholars Program: 2 year full tuition award
• Phi Sigma Alpha: Political science honor society
SIT: School for International Training, Rabat, Morocco Fall 2018
• Study abroad program with emphasis in human rights and multiculturalism
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa 2011-2014
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts
• Achieved 3.83 GPA
• Outstanding Student Award from Delaware Valley Geographical Association
Research Projects
Who and What is Amazigh? SIT research project, Morocco Fall 2018
• Recruited for and created interviews for 14 native Amazigh to collect
qualitative data on the subject of their identity
• Spoke a mix of Arabic, French, and English for cross cultural communication
Digital Scholarship Summer Research Fellowship, Lewisburg, Pa Summer 2018
• Collected census data on Microsoft Excel and created maps to
graphically analyze the relationship of political participation and location
• Created interactive website using ArcGIS Storymaps application
Professional History
Penn Environment, Field Organizer/Canvasser, Philadelphia, Pa Spring 2017
• Supervised small groups and motivated team to achieve goals
• Connected with an average of 50 community members/night
• Fundraised an average of $150/night
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, Closing Server, North Wales, Pa 2014-2016
• Developed attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Supervised coworkers to ensure proper opening and closing procedures
Indochinese American Council, ESL Teacher, Philadelphia, Pa 2014-2015
• Organized schedule and curriculum for community provided adult ESL class
• Researched issues relating to green cards, travel, etc. to aid students
Alexis Colón
------------ • ------------ • McLean, Va
First generation, non-traditional, recent graduate looking for a career in policy research or social justice to strengthen my mindset as I plan for an advanced degree and long-term career.
Education/Honors
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa 2017-2019
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Arabic Studies
• Achieved 3.78 GPA
• Bucknell Community College Scholars Program: 2 year full tuition award
• Phi Sigma Alpha: Political science honor society
SIT: School for International Training, Rabat, Morocco Fall 2018
• Study abroad program with emphasis in human rights and multiculturalism
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa 2011-2014
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts
• Achieved 3.83 GPA
• Outstanding Student Award from Delaware Valley Geographical Association
Research Projects
Who and What is Amazigh? SIT research project, Morocco Fall 2018
• Recruited for and created interviews for 14 native Amazigh to collect
qualitative data on the subject of their identity
• Spoke a mix of Arabic, French, and English for cross cultural communication
Digital Scholarship Summer Research Fellowship, Lewisburg, Pa Summer 2018
• Collected census data on Microsoft Excel and created maps to
graphically analyze the relationship of political participation and location
• Created interactive website using ArcGIS Storymaps application
Professional History
Penn Environment, Field Organizer/Canvasser, Philadelphia, Pa Spring 2017
• Supervised small groups and motivated team to achieve goals
• Connected with an average of 50 community members/night
• Fundraised an average of $150/night
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, Closing Server, North Wales, Pa 2014-2016
• Developed attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Supervised coworkers to ensure proper opening and closing procedures
Indochinese American Council, ESL Teacher, Philadelphia, Pa 2014-2015
• Organized schedule and curriculum for community provided adult ESL class
• Researched issues relating to green cards, travel, etc. to aid students