1. Alex Ridgeway
1530 W. Ann Taylor St., Meridian, ID 83646 · (208) 329-0287 · aridgeway@globaltalentidaho.org
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional with 4 years’ experience working in a diverse range of environments; expertise in history, political science,
and nonprofit endeavors
KEYSKILLS
 Exceptional researcher and writer in both academic and professional settings
 High level of organizational and problem-solving skills; committed to working in teams to accomplish goals
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook; Salesforce computer databases
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employment Services Associate 07/2015 – present
Global Talent Idaho, Boise, ID
Non-profit dedicated to equipping skilled immigrants and refugees with resourcesand tools for U.S. job search
 Manage the onboarding process for new clients; performed phone screens to determine client qualifications
 Oversee clients’ training completion process,including developing resumes and teaching workshops on resume
writing, professional networking, marketing for a job search,interviewing, and writing cover letters
 Execute community outreach to recruit new clients, volunteers, and provide employers with untapped talent
 Direct social media and update official website; create strategies to expand online presence
Delivery Driver 11/2013 – 06/2015
Idaho Pizza Company, Boise, ID
 Provided excellent customer service; answered phones, washed dishes, drove food orders to homes of customers
Sales Associate 03/2015 – 06/2015
Tradehome Shoe Company, Boise,ID
 Answered customer inquiries, maintained outstanding product knowledge, performed cashiering duties
Server 06/2013 – 10/2013
Tucanos Brazilian Restaurant, Boise,ID
 Greeted guests to tables, received and entered food orders, served drinks, handled payments
Landscaper 06/2012 – 08/2012
Gordo Investments, Twin Falls, ID
 Managed sprinkler system for private and business property, pulled weeds,handled lawn care duties
Bookseller 06/2011 – 08/2012
Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Twin Falls, ID
 Performed cashiering duties, educated customers on product knowledge, trained new employees
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in History (Political Science Minor) 2015
Boise State University, Boise, ID
Graduated CumLaude with a cumulative GPA of 3.78
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP
President of Boise State University Future Alumni Network 2011 – 2015
Secretary of Boise State University Secular Student Alliance 2013 – 2014
Founder of “Change for Holiday Cheer” fundraiser at Boise State University, providing winter assistance to poverty-
stricken families