Ivan Figueroa

(224)201-0005
ijfigu@ilstu.edu
EDUCATION
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts
Interpersonal Communications Major
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0

Normal, IL
May 2017

PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Congressional Campaign
Waukegan, IL
Internship, Canvas Leader
October 2010 - April 2011
Publicized views and political agendas for a congressional candidate
Canvased and attained voting projections for various precincts
Trained new members and interns
Called potential voters to inform them of candidates views.
LEADERSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Olive Garden
Bloomington, IL
Server
August 2013 - Present
Helped and presented customer service to over 200 guests per week
Facilitated teamwork between myself and 30 other employees in order to provide quick
and efficient service
Trained new employees in company policies/procedures
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Company
Waukegan, IL
Sales Representative
June 2012 - December 2014
Calculated and forecasted sales for a specific time period
Persuaded and educated customers on pet nutrition and Blue Buffalos core values
Reported a sales interpretation for the weekend with accurate sales and amount of
customers assisted
RELATED SKILLS/SPECIALIZATIONS
Spanish: fluent (speaking, writing, and reading)
Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Publisher.