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Rachel Alvarez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hardworking Political Science student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Skilled in project management and multitasking. Currently, seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills. Currently, interested in applying communication and writing skills to a paralegal role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Intern

Chris Butler For Congress
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Documented, developed, and refined concepts to align strategies with stated project objectives
  • Contacted over 4,000 voters through Call Hub
  • Researched central project issues and prepared concise summaries and detailed reports
  • Consistently worked with other interns to organize and plan successful events by scheduling them and making sure all equipment was delivered to the event
  • Recruited over 60 volunteers to phone bank for Chris Butler during election day resulting in an increase of phone banking calls for Chris Butler’s campaign
  • Spent entirety of Election Day at a key polling site talking with several voters

Intern

New Way Forward Strategies
Chicago , IL
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Contacted hundreds of voters for the Rachel Ventura campaign resulting in $1100 donations
  • Ran phone bank, taking calls from hundreds of donors wishing to contribute to the campaign
  • Individually contacted several voters through Impactive for Mary Peltola’s campaign

Legislative Intern

Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Washington, D.C.
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Presented a Cancer healthcare proposal to Robin Kelly to bring awareness to the issue
  • Assisted the Communications Director with Social Media posts for Robin Kelly
  • Completed several bill recommendations to encourage support on a variety of issues including climate change, gun violence, economy, and healthcare

Receptionist and Operator

Excel Answering Service
Chicago , IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted on call doctor and patients by translating from spanish to english
  • Maintained a professional, friendly demeanor with customers at all times ensuring satisfactory customer service
  • Managed high volume of calls in a timely manner
  • Maintained client confidentiality when taking calls for Castroverde Law Group, Law Offices of Sandra Guzman Salvado, WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC, Office of The Inspector General, and Office of Public Guardian

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Communications

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Advanced Fluent in Spanish
  • Intermediate in Microsoft Teams
  • Intermediate in Excel and Adobe
  • Campaigns: Call hub and Impactive

Timeline

Receptionist and Operator

Excel Answering Service
05.2023 - Current

Legislative Intern

Congresswoman Robin Kelly
01.2023 - 04.2023

Intern

New Way Forward Strategies
08.2022 - 12.2022

Project Management Intern

Chris Butler For Congress
02.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Communications

Saint Xavier University
Rachel Alvarez