ALEXANDER GARRIDO

Proficient, Photoshop, Negotiating, Leadership, Organization, Public Speaking, Adaptability

Speech and Debate, Miami, Florida

Captain of Congressional Debate, August 2023 – Present

• Competed and qualified for state and national level tournaments
• Trained Novice Speech and Debaters
• Qualified and competed in the National Harvard Invitational
• Qualified and competed in Yale University National Invitational
• Invited and competed in Nova Titan Invitational

Mock Trial, Miami, Florida

Chief Executive, August 2023 – Present

• Led and presided over meetings
• Competed at District and State Level
• Recognized as Best Witness on the team

Student Council, Miami, Florida

Chief of Staff, August 2021 – May 2025

• Managed campaigns for Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates
• Served as Officer on the Executive Board
• Authored the Belen Jesuit Constitution and Bill of Rights
• Maintained Student Council Minutes
• Organized events for both middle and high school student bodies
• Met with representatives from other schools to discuss and plan events
• Liaised with Administration on behalf of the student body to discuss and approve future events
• Organized lists and rosters for student council sponsored events

History and Philosophy Club, Miami, Florida

Vice President, August 2022 – Present

• Leads efforts to enhance the philosophical understanding of teenagers

Seeking Wisdom and Grace, Miami, Florida

Retreat Leader, March 2019 – Present

• Leads and participates in a Youth Group focused on serving teens in Miami
• Directed several retreats

Team Lombardi, Miami, Florida

Altar Server, August 2019 – Present

• Volunteers to serve in masses for weddings, school, and other events
• Volunteers at both school and local parish

Belen Jesuit Varsity Volleyball Team, Miami, Florida 

Captain, February 2023 – May 2025

• Led the team to two consecutive Regional Runner-Up finishes
• Captured back-to-back Jungle Queen Invitational titles in 2024
• Ranked 30th and 6th in the state in 2024 season
• Achieved national ranking of 33rd and 4th in the state in 2023 season
• Provided on-court leadership and strategic decision-making during matches
• Organized team practices and coordinated with coaching staff for game preparation
• Fostered team cohesion and mentored younger players to improve performance

Miami United Volleyball Club, Miami, Florida
Captain, August 2023 – July 2025

• Competed at a national level in 16U division
• Ranked 5th best club team in Florida for 16U division
• Achieved national ranking of 82nd in the 16U division
• Provided leadership on and off the court, guiding team strategy and performance

Belen Jesuit Varsity Soccer Team, Miami, Florida
Team Manager, Chief Photographer & Statistician, August 2024 – February 2025

• Manage game-day operations and logistical coordination for the varsity soccer team
• Capture high-quality photographs for team promotion
• Collaborate with coaching staff to prepare scouting reports and match summaries
• Support team communications and social media content creation