Robert LaStella

Full CV / Resume

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida                                                                                May 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Classical Studies (Honors Graduate)

·       Concentration in Ancient Languages

·       GPA:

Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton, Florida                                                                       May 2013

Associate of Arts, General Studies

·       GPA:

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

City College, Fort Lauderdale, FL                                                                                   Oct 2016 – Oct 2017

Admissions Representative                                                            

·       Received the highest honorific in admissions for leadership, activity, and student enrollments (led the team in all s, including applications received by students)

·       Received a championship belt (only one given in 2017) for getting five students enrolled in a week

·       Led marketing projects for the Director of Admissions and President of City College which were outside of the admissions role

·       Steered correspondence with financial aid, program department chairs, and registrar to finalize student documents as needed

 

Columbia University, New York City, New York                                                       May 2016 – Aug 2016

Conference Desk Manager

·       Performed all billing operations, adding up to over a quarter million dollars in a six-month period

·       Supervised and trained eight conference housing assistants and a facilities team to ensure their success in achieving daily goals

·       Coordinate group reservations, creating room assignments for facilities, preparing ID cards and key checks for all guests

·       Perform management duties related to the Conference Desk including creating schedules, submitting payroll forms, provide customer service training, and coordinate daily housekeeping reports

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York                                                                         Sept 2015 – Present

Career Services Representative

·       Received a promotion and raise in the first 90 days working at the career center

·       Provide operational support for the academic engagement center to assist students in their academic and professional development

·       Administrate online career services, posting job, internship, and volunteer opportunities, as well as revising their resumes and cover letters

·       Design posters online, using a variety of computer software to promote fairs and events

·       Execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, including driving the college shuttle, helping set up major events, and carrying heavy equipment

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York                                                                         Sept 2015 – Present

Supervisor

·       Supervised 10 or more tutors at a time in the tutoring center and study hall to facilitate a learning environment for students

·       Resolved all general problems including computer programming errors and unexpected occurrences

·       Ensure all students and tutors are documented in our database to keep track of activity

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York                                                                                  Sept 2015 – Jan 2016

Latin Tutor

·       Tutor up to six students at a time in Latin prose to provide academic assistance

·       Utilize pedagogical tools with which students are enabled to be critically engaged in work

·       Mentor students to foster holistic growth, cura personalis

 

, Online                                                                                                 May 2015 – Present 

Senior Moderator

·       Engineer page designs to embed live videos for the members’ convenience using xenforo software

·       Draft posts for announcements to our users to provide easy access to schedules, events, and links to watch or read additional information

·       Create play-by-play pages for site members to discuss live events

 

American College Personnel Association, Montréal, Canada                                                     March 2016

Career Central Help Desk Volunteer

·       Provided directional assistance and information to 2016 ACPA in Montreal attendees

·       Apprised attendees on various information regarding Career Central programming and resources being offered on-site and post-Convention

 

American College Personnel Association, Montréal, Canada                                                March 2016

Palais Greeter

·       Assisted convention attendees navigate the Palais des congrès de Montréal!

·       Direct hundreds of people to keep following signs to the lobby, welcome center, and other locations

·       Collaborate with other volunteers to help and direct attendees

 

Private Business, Online                                                                                       Jan 2012 – June 2013

Retailer

·       Uphold international and local business relations and provide budgeting assistance

·       Made sure that all shipments were properly packaged, and taken to USPS to be sent out

·       Maintain online s on eBay & amazon, to maximize exposure and profitability

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

·       Founder & Former President of the International Student Club at Palm Beach State College, having the Provost of Palm Brach State College, Dr. Bernadette, as my direct advisor, who sponsored me as the Student Representative of International Relations

·       Volunteered for the Entomology Club at the University of Florida as an undergraduate student