Rodrigo Cortez

Leadership

Hispanic Organization of Latino Activities, Gainesville, FL

President

• Lead the club to win the “Five Star” recognition, a distinguishing honor given only to 7% of the student organizations, which exemplified an outstanding performance during the year

• Represented the Latin community at Santa Fe college conducting over 20 meetings for students with different backgrounds and ethnicities

• Utilized teamwork and management skills to coordinate over 30 activities to promote the Latin culture, create awareness about the organization, and volunteer in the Gainesville area

 

Treasurer

• Innovated a new way to raise money for organizations by allowing students to prepay their food orders and delivered it to them raising over $400 in different events

• Planned a national trip to Atlanta, GA for 12 students using a $2,000 budget for hotel reservations, attractions tickets, and transportation

 

International Student Cultural Association, Gainesville, FL

Treasurer

• Enhanced my leadership and networking skills with students from over 60 different nationalities during the Florida International Leadership Conference

• Helped international students to ensure a better transition to a new country by sharing experiences and encouraging them to achieve goals such as awards, grants, or the honors program

 

World Travelers, Gainesville, FL

Secretary

• Used Wix to design an innovative website promoting Santa Fe’s study abroad programs in more than five countries

• Encouraged news students to participate in international programs by telling them my experiences during my Ukraine and China studies abroad