Rolando Bocanegra

211 Clark | Grant, MI 49327| Cell 231-245-0448 | bocanegr@mail.gvsu.edu

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration 3.2 Current GPA

Expected Graduation-Spring 2015

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) | Allendale, MI

Emphasis & interests: Economic Development & Community Health
Minor: Business
Spanish: Culturally & professionally fluent
Notable Coursework
Community Analysis, Fall 2014 Specialized in Excel, ArcGIS mapping & Piktochart to discern & convey data analysis
Marketing Management, Winter 2014 - Part of marketing team whose plan was chosen to revamp marketing efforts of local
nonprofit

Associate of Arts, MACRAO with Communications Emphasis

Graduated Spring 2013

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) | Grand Rapids, MI

Relevant Experience & Employment

PAC Coordinator & Program Liaison/Recruiter (Seasonal)

June 2013-August 2014

Grant Public Schools Summer Migrant Program | Grant, MI

Organized & implemented needed Parental Advisory Committee (PAC) to determine areas for program improvement &
fund allocation.
Determined & assessed community needs through weekly meetings which resulted in new community partnerships & more
reliable communication between families and institutions.
Programmed outreach initiatives with local area partnerships/networks to deliver support services for migrant families
Served as recruiter who located & registered approximately 60 community families leading to direct program funding

Youth Advisor & Para-professional

August 2013-June 2014

Sparta Area Schools | Sparta, MI

Utilized bilingual skills which contributed to improved ethnic communication and reputation for student support services
Assisted school teachers in determining & implementing appropriate push and intervention services for ESL students

Research Intern

May 2013-June 2013

Michigan Technological University (MICUP\L-SAMP) | Houghton, MI

Successfully completed an awarded 7-week internship with the Dept. of Chemical Engineering. Conducted research &
designed a professional poster for publication on Amyloid Fibril Formation.

Office Assistant & Bookkeeper

November 2008-April 2012

Flores Independent Residential Tax Service & Public Notary | Grant, MI

Filed & updated ever changing client file databases on Excel and TurboTax creating 100% accurate flow of client information
Arranged weekly appointments based on urgency and requested services to ensure more efficient time use of office
Handled tax returns and W-7 (ITIN) applications while performing general office & finance duties in a fast paced office

Awards
Fraternity of the year| 2014 Winter Semester | Grand Valley State University
Martin Luther King, Jr. Award-Outstanding Student Involvement |2013 Winter Semester | Grand Rapids Community College

Professional Student Organizations & Volunteering

Vice President Elect & Public Relations- GVSU Beta Eta Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Inc., for 2014-15 academic year. (Fall 2013-Present)
Voted in when colony was granted chapter status in summer 2014 after outperforming university fraternities
Vice President Elect of the Association of Latino Professional in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA), for 2014-15 year (Jan. 2014-Present)
Voted VP to assist in the professional development of the newfound chapter and its members
Vice President & Co-Founding member of Young Lords in Lincoln Park, (March 2014 to Present)
Networked with renown founder Jose Cha Cha Jimenez to preserve and promote historical archives at GVSU
President of Hispanic Student Organization, for 2012-13 academic year (Fall 2012 to 2013)
Lead development initiatives & proposals which resulted in new organizational alliances, funding & Latino attraction.