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Gerry Alvarez

galvarez421@gmail.com
(954) 805-7318

Objective

To intern as a user experience designer or interaction designer for summer 2012.

Education

M.S. Human-Computer Interaction Design, 2011 - 2013 (expected)
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

B.A. Psychology, Philosophy, and Criminology, 2005 - 2009
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Skills

Design
Sketching
Affinity Diagramming
Personas
Interviewing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Storyboarding

Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Languages
HTML
CSS

Work

Website Management Assistant, February 2010 - Present
Hollywood Collectibles, Hollywood, FL

  • Helped over 100 of the company's web pages to appear on the first pages of several Google, Yahoo, and Bing search queries using various search engine optimization (SEO) strategies
  • Generated continuing and new traffic for website by managing company's website content, Facebook page, blog, press release accounts, and Google AdWords account
  • Increased the click-through rate of company's Google AdWords ads from 0.50%- to 2.00%+

Tutor, February 2008 - December 2008
Club Z! Tutoring Agency, Miami-Dade County, FL

  • Tutored over 10 high school students in subjects including SAT, ACT, FCAT, Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Spanish, and study skills
  • Developed and taught lesson plans in coordination with students and their parents
  • Helped students to achieve their academic goals and to adopt strong work ethics

Computer Lab User Assistant, August 2005 to May 2007
University of Miami, IT Department, Coral Gables, FL

  • Helped computer lab users to resolve various computer hardware and software issues
  • Learned and effectively implemented various technical support principles and procedures
  • Received raise and award during second year of employment for exceptional performance
Research

Research Assistant, August 2007 - May 2008
University of Miami Department of Psychology, Coral Gables, FL
Aversive Interpersonal Events Study, Dr. Michael McCullough

  • Produced and recorded several hours of research data by systematically analyzing the facial expressions of over 100 participants whose faces had been videotaped while giving speeches
  • Facilitated research process by recruiting students, scheduling participants, and proctoring various research materials, including intelligence tests, questionnaires, and personal essays
  • Effectively coordinated research responsibilities with approximately 10 other research assistants
Honors

Diversity Award Full Tuition Fellowship, 2011 - 2012
Indiana University

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Philosophy, 2009
University of Miami, Philosophy Department

Bowman Ashe 75% Tuition Scholarship, 2005 - 2009
University of Miami

Certificate of Merit for Exceptional Performance, 2006
University of Miami, IT Department