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Alejandra Cosio

Alejandra Cosio

Translator and Interpreter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Strategist, Translator & Interpreter

  • Education

    • Columbia College Chicago

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Advertising

    • City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

      2016 - 2018
      Associate of Arts Economics

  • Experience

    • Better You Services, Inc.

      Jun 2016 - now
      Translator and Interpreter

      Translate Illinois Early Intervention reports from English to Spanish and vice/versa. Provide interpretation for Illinois Early Intervention clients.

    • Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
      Translator and Interpreter

      Provided translation services for legal documents, including declarations. Served as interpreter for asylum interview practice sessions.

    • Al Otro Lado

      May 2019 - Feb 2020

      Provided translation services for legal documents, including declarations. Served as interpreter for asylum interview practice sessions. Communicated with sponsors and immigration clients to set up legal consultations with attorneys at Al Otro Lado. Arranged stay and transportation for clients after their release from immigration detention.

      • Translator and Interpreter

        Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

      • Attorney Assistant Intern

        May 2019 - Sept 2019

    • Roady

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Creative Strategist

      Planned and executed social media campaigns to grow brand awareness for the Chicago startup app Roady Social. Wrote press release, fact sheet, and worked with graphic designers on Roady's Brand Guide, Participated in client meetings, generated contact reports, developed strategies, and ideated concepts.

    • LadyBossBlogger

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator

      Look for and work with social media influencers to promote LadyBossBlogger. Reach out and work with influencers to promote LadyBossBlogger. Pitch media outlets such as magazines, podcasts, blogs.

    • Al Otro Lado

      May 2020 - Oct 2020
      Social Media Marketing Manager Assistant

      Keep track of media mentions. Monitor and respond to comments on social media. Assist with creating graphics. Schedule posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Assist with copy writing for posts.

    • Modern Notoriety

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Social Media Strategist

      Keep track of media mentions, monitor and respond to comments on social media, and schedule posts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

    • OjaExpress

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
      Sales/Engagement Strategist

      Assist in the creation of signage, circulars, mockups, e-mail campaigns, online promotion, etc.Perform Sales call, qualify leads, and schedule demos/appointmentsDiscover the needs of prospective merchants to expedite the onboarding process.Assist with fulfillment of marketing offersCultivate positive relationship with small ethnic grocersTrack essential KPIs that lead to salesPerform analysis of marketing and sales dataSeek and analyze competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offlineAssist in the creation/development of a sales infrastructure for a startupEnter contact information into contact management systemsDevise campus engagement strategy Show less

    • RE/MAX

      Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
      Administrative Assistant

      Manage transaction documentation and monitor important deadlines.Assist agents with their marketing and social media.Plan office events and meetings.

    • Ayuda Médica Legal

      Sept 2022 - now
      Social Media Manager

      Manage all social media platforms, including but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Administer all aspects our social channels: creation and scheduling of posts, managing the social content calendar, working with social media partners, etc. Plan and develop social media campaigns defining KPIs and ROIs for each engagement.

    • Escuela Pura Vida

      Oct 2022 - now
      Teacher

      Develop and execute engaging Spanish lessons for students all ages. Organize classes and personalize instruction to meet varied student needs. Communicate with students, as well as parents/guardians on a regular basis about progress toward goals.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Translator

      University of Illinois System
      Jun 2017

    • Certified Interpreter

      University of Illinois System
      Jun 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      Full Tuition Chicagoland Transfer Award Columbia College Chicago Jul 2018 This award is granted to one student who has attended a Chicago area community college and shown strong academic achievement. Columbia particularly values students who bring passion and focus to their studies. The Chicagoland Transfer Award covers full college tuition.
    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      LUC Dreamer Scholarship Finalist Loyola University Chicago Mar 2018 The Dreamer Scholarship covers tuition, on campus room and board, and mandatory student fees. These scholarships are highly selective and finalist are required to attend an on-campus interview.
    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Nov 2017 The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly-selective scholarship for the nation's top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor's degree at selective four-year colleges or universities. The Foundation provides up to $40,000 per year for up to three years, making it among the largest private scholarships for community college transfer students in the country.
    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member Phi Theta Kappa Society Oct 2017 For more than 100 years, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential. PTK doesn't just recognize student's academic success; PTK gives students opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills, earn scholarships, explore career paths — and make their worlds a lot bigger.
    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      Illinois State Scholar Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Jan 2016 The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of students' exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in… Show more The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of students' exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. Show less
    • Awarded to Alejandra Cosio
      QuestBridge National College Match Finalist QuestBridge Jan 2016 QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. By working with these students — beginning in high school through college to their first job —QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their careers and communities.