Genesis Alvarez
River Forest,Illinois
Summary
I am an aspiring and talented undergraduate graphic designer seeking a challenging position to apply my creative skills, passion for design, and dedication to producing visually compelling solutions. Eager to contribute innovative ideas and collaborate with a dynamic team in a professional setting
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Library Advisor
Student Worker
Dominican University
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Built and maintained relationships with students and staff to provide ongoing support.
- Communication and collaboration between departments to help library function smoothly.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Improved library atmosphere, creating welcoming spaces that encouraged patrons to explore various resources and services.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Worked with marketing teams to create marketing and promotional content for social media.
- Enhanced attendee satisfaction by creating immersive environments through thoughtful design elements and engaging activities.
Summer Orientation Leader
Dominican University
7900 West Division St 60305, IL River Forest
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Ability to convey information clearly through various mediums such as presentation, written material, or interaction.
- Effective communication while engaging with students, staff, or parents
- Teamwork and collaboration with other students and leaders.
- Flexibility to adapt to situations and challenges during programs
- Planning and organizing events
- Managing schedules and resources for students if needed.
- Empathy toward the incoming students if they have concerns and anxieties.
- Quick and effective problem-solving to address unexpected issues
- Familiar with virtual platforms for online orientations
- Active listening to understand students, staff, or parents
- Ability to answer questions from students or parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2026
Long County High School
Ludowici, GA05.2019
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
- Illustration
- Event Planning
- Web Design
- Graphic Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canvas
- Student Assistance
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skill
- Advanced Speaker in Spanish and English
- Beginner in Italian
Additional Information
• Social Media Coordinator for Undocumented Immgranints Alliance
- Volunter at PAWS CHIACAGO
- President of Creative Canvas Club
- Leader for bible study at my church
Timeline
Undergraduate Library Advisor
Student Worker
10.2023 - 05.2024
Summer Orientation Leader
Dominican University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Dominican University
Long County High School