ALEX MACIAS103 Powder Mill Dr. Franklin, TN 37064 • 615-546-8052 • maciaag0@sewanee.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Strong management skills and experience working in educational environments•Strong project design and management background•Passion for promoting cultural understanding through educational projects •Passion for improving education for diverse groups of people

EDUCATION

The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, Bachelor of Arts , 2015Major: International Global Studies (Thematic concentration in Global Culture and Society,Geographical concentration in Latin America and Caribbean)Minor: Spanish Language and Literature

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Youth Development Specialist, Peace Corps, Mancos, Ancash, Peru; August 2015- Sept 2016 •Promoted healthy lifestyle development, built skills for the future and the world of work , promoted service learning, leadership and community projects with support of parents and community members in a rural community of 7,000

Youth Programming Intern, YMCA Latino Achievers, Nashville, TN; May-August 2015•Developed summer programs and school year curriculum•Conducted one-on-one college and career guidance sessions•Lead workshops on leadership and communication;organized club leadership retreat

Language Tutor, University Language Resource Center, Sewanee ,TN; August 2011-May 2015•Assisted students with homework, papers, conversation practice, grammar, readings for class; assist professors with grading

Development & Membership Intern, Bread for the World, Washington, D.C.; May-August 2013•Provided administrative and program support to the Development and Membership departments•Performed prospect and donor research, database coding, and record updates•Assisted in creating the Spanish version of the website and translated several online resources into Spanish

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

English As A Second Language and Adult Literacy Tutor , Cumberland ESL Program, Manchester, TN; 2012-2015•Helped create a language learning program for adult immigrants in the Manchester community with a focus on community building and activism; taught weekly classes to a group of 20 adults on Saturday mornings.

Co-founder and tutor, Tracy city Elementary ESL Program, Tracy City, TN; August 2014- May 2015•Created a program that helped with English language acquisition, cultural immersion, literacy education, and homework help to a group of 20 elementary school students in rural Tennessee on a weekly basis.

Assistant Proctor, Residential Life, University of the South, Sewanee, TN; 2012-2013•Mentored a group of first-year students and helped them adjust to academic and social life; enforced University policies within the residence hall; collaborated with faculty adviser and the proctor to create enriching programs for residents.

Arcadian, Office Of Admission, Sewanee, TN; 2011-2015•Represented Sewanee by giving campus tours, hosting prospective students, and helping with admission programming. •Created events and helped with recruiting as a member of the Multicultural Outreach Board in order to increase the diversity of applicants

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

President, Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding (OCCU), Sewanee, TN; 2011-2014•Managed an organization of 150 students and helped with the execution of art and cultural events to promote cultural diversity and understanding on campus.

Event Coordinator, Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness (HOLA), Sewanee, TN; 2011-2013•Executed artistic, cultural, and political events on campus in order to raise awareness of Latin America and the Latino community on campus

Event Coordinator, Asian Sensation, Sewanee, TN; 2011-2013•Executed art and cultural events on campus in order to raise awareness of Asian cultures and the Asian community on campus