Antonio Figueroa
RESUME
Professional
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I have had hands-on experience in the public sector procuring real-world proficiency in media communications. This experience comes under the direct supervision of legislative office directors at the federal and state levels.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Work
experience
Kreps DeMaria Public Relations & Marketing
Associate Account Executive
February 2017-Present
Intern
January-February 2017
Republican Party of Florida
Senate Victory Team Field Director-Marco Rubio
July 2016-November 2016
As a Field Director helping Marco Rubio in his re-election bid, I had the rewarding experience of interacting with individuals to recruit and train volunteers in the Miami region. Taking action in the changing dynamics of the election cycle provided me with the opportunity to identify challenges and quickly resolve them.
Florida Christian Realty
November 2016-Present
Real Living First Service Realty
December 2015-November 2016
Being a Realtor in the greater Miami area allows me to interact with clients on a personal level and provide real estate services for home or business.
Turning Point USA Campus Coordinator
February - April 2015
As a campus coordinator, I was responsible for organizing outreach to students at FIU, America's largest Hispanic-serving university. The responsibilities I carried out enabled me to communicate with students on a personal level. I was also able to evaluate responses from surveys that provided impressions of the non-profit's key messages.
State Representative Frank Artiles
January - April 2015
As an intern in the Florida legislature, I was charged with the task of updating constituent contacts for outreach. Additionally, responding to constituent inquiries and providing tailored responses advanced my communication skills with a wide audience.
Senator Marco Rubio
August - December 2014
Under the direct supervision of the senator's Miami director, I scanned news and collected relevant briefings and clippings that pertained to south Florida and the senator. I also conducted the updating of business contacts to strengthen ties with organizations and non-profits.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Resume
Education
American University
2015 - present
I am a graduate student earning my online M.A. in Strategic Communication. The education I am receiving allows me to learn the essentials of the field and apply that knowledge in practical situations in the global city of Miami, Florida.
Florida International University
2011 - 2015
I attended FIU and earned a B.A. in International Relations and a B.A. in Political Science. I also earned a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean studies and a certificate in European Studies. My achievements include being a part of the Dean's list in Fall 2012 and Spring 2015, International Relations Honor Society Sigma Iota Rho, and Political Science Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha . The experiences on campus provided me with new perspectives and ideas that facilitated my growth as a student and person.