Joao Pedro Rojas Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Century City, California, United States

Georgetown, Washington, DC

• Memorized menu items, recipes, and daily specials in order to provide recommendations and suggestions to guests
• Maintained welcoming environment by greeting customers and engaging in meaningful conversation
• Upheld cleanliness and efficiency by performing behind the scenes duties and preparing bar and running stations for shifts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Attended and summarized congressional hearings and think-tank events into one-page memos for clients
• Utilized Factiva and targeted web searches to create weekly press clips on U.S.-Egyptian relations
• Produced extensive portfolio packets for Fuels America in preparation for meetings with U.S. representatives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Established a student organization for queer men to discuss everyday issues within the community such as body expectations, masculinity, and discrimination through weekly meetings
• Abided by GWU protocol to register group, including writing constitution, creating logo, and recruiting board
• Headed social media promotions, including managing Instagram and Facebook pages and creating flyers

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Lead weekly tours of Foggy Bottom campus to an average of 15 guests
• Respond to challenging questions about the college experience from prospective students and parents
• Participate in special student events including overnight visits and counselor tours

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led 8 groups of 25-40 students through activities and facilitated discussions to build relationships, familiarize group with campus, and prepare all for college life
• Developed knowledge of GWU administrators, offices, and proceedings to answer student inquiries
• Prepared and distributed arrival and check-in essentials to hundreds of incoming students throughout orientation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed a G20 policy guide disbursed to business leaders through the Resource Efficiency Task Force
• Executed duties for sizeable events such as the Invest in America! Summit and Women’s Day Forum, including booking event space, setting seating arrangement, and greeting distinguished guests
• Facilitated daily operations by producing expenditure reports, charting memberships, and managing invoices

United States

• Delivered high quality modules on public speaking, research, procedure, and negotiation throughout the United States, teaching at institutions including Harvard University, UCLA, and Georgetown University
• Lead breakout activities with groups of 6-12 middle and high school students focusing on improving skills
• Provided individual feedback to students daily on how to progress as students, delegate, and leaders
• Wrote and edited background guides on various global conflicts for future MUN conferences and trainings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Maintained spreadsheets and records of appropriations requests sent to federal lawmakers under FY2018
• Assisted in lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill by scheduling and attending meetings to champion NSC goals, including the Road to Zero initiative, tackling the opioid epidemic, and preventing workplace injuries
• Sent out dozens of invitations and confirmed attendees to the 2017 Green Cross for Safety Gala

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversee Executive Board of 14 by directing weekly meetings and holding office hours
• Streamline communication among members by setting up messaging page and google forms
• Manage membership by maintaining live excel sheet and taking dues
• Construct, edit, and send out weekly newsletter of events and opportunities to over 3,000 members

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as Freshman Representative for Class of 2019 to champion freshman interests
• Constructed and headed committee of 25 freshmen tasked with planning events for IAS underclassmen
• Conducted interviews and hire staff to better structure committee into appropriate groups (social, academic, etc.)
• Delegated responsibilities to Freshman Cabinet to monitor execution of events
• Communicated via weekly updates to committee and supervisor

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Held two hours of office hours a week to meet with students on a variety of academic and personal issues
• Attended freshmen events to answer questions, facilitate programming, and speak about the advising program
• Worked with advisors and faculty to address problem areas and brainstorm solutions for Elliott engagement by attending focus groups and assisting in office work during slow hours

Plantation, Florida

• Operated cash register for hours at a time, pushing specials and desserts and answering questions
• Multitasked by continuously serving guests while taking phone orders and table requests
• Cleaned bathrooms, dining areas, and kitchen to insure a pleasant experience for customers and staff
• Maintained positive environment during busy lunch and dinner sessions by mingling with guests and supporting coworkers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Attend Congressional hearings and report back to Congresswoman with comprehensive summaries
• Respond to tough questions from constituents pertaining to a multitude of issues
• Lead tours of the Capital Building for families of the district to give constituents an inside perspective
• Compress information and news clippings into documents to give the staff a concise view of the day’s events

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.); Summa Cum Laude, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: International Affairs Society, STAR Tour Guide, Resident Advisor, Speakers Of The House: GW Spoken Word Collective

High School Diploma, College Preparatory, Gpa: 4.62

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Model UN Team (Vice President), NOH8 Club, Varsity Track & Field