ASHLEY BASANTES
Schenectady
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, well-suited for fast-paced environments. Brings foundation in teamwork and adaptability, quickly learning and applying new concepts. Ready to use and develop communication and technical skills in any setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Employee
Catherwood Library
09.2024 - Current
- Works at the Circulation Desk in Catherwood Library and helps fellow students navigate resources and support that the library provides such as our printing services and academic materials.
Hotel Employee Action Team Intern
Hotel Trades and Gaming Council
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Interacted with union members and organizing staff for labor action events such as rallies and ratifications.
- Shadowed business agents when visiting hotels and looking for potential grievances.
- Aided union members in learning more about their contract and how to protect it.
Intern
Senator Schumer’s Internship Program
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Interacted with constituents over the phone, as well as compiled information within our region for the Senator to review.
- Gathered, organized and input information relating to the Senator into digital database.
Intern
Broome-Tioga Workforce NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Tasked with updating resources for those searching for jobs as well as interacting with the public. Helped create the first Multicultural Job Fair within the region.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2026
Skills
- Fluent in oral and written Spanish
- Excellent public speaker
- Research
- Friendly and professional
Affiliations
Executive Board - Senior Advisor American Civil Liberties Union at Cornell University
- Helps with finances because of past experience as Treasurer of the organization.
- Maintains the mission of advocacy for student civil liberties within Cornell.
Executive Board - External Chair Cornell Latinx Association of Prelaws
- Creates networking and collaborative opportunities for fellow members by outreaching to other professional organizations within Cornell.
- Helps other Latinx JD applicants prepare for law school.
Timeline
Hotel Employee Action Team Intern
Hotel Trades and Gaming Council
06.2025 - 07.2025
Student Employee
Catherwood Library
09.2024 - Current
Intern
Senator Schumer’s Internship Program
05.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Broome-Tioga Workforce NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Awards
Dean’s List Fall 2022 Binghamton University, Polyglot Award
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