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Alex Giorgio

Alex Giorgio

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Librarian, City Branch Manager

  • Education

    • Indiana University South Bend

      2019 - 2023
      Master of Liberal Studies Master of Liberal Studies Program

      Thesis: Search for the Wicked Witch: Margaret Hamilton and the Cultural Legacy of the Wicked Witch of the West (defended on 02/21/2023)Courses:Writing Workshop for Liberal Studies StudentsPolitics & Corporate CitizenshipOur Energy FutureBook DesignLiberal Studies Directed Reading (Archives Internship)Liberal Studies Directed Reading (Thesis Research)Manifestas for Social ChangeSocial Movements in American LifeTopic in Information LiteracyThe… Show more Thesis: Search for the Wicked Witch: Margaret Hamilton and the Cultural Legacy of the Wicked Witch of the West (defended on 02/21/2023)Courses:Writing Workshop for Liberal Studies StudentsPolitics & Corporate CitizenshipOur Energy FutureBook DesignLiberal Studies Directed Reading (Archives Internship)Liberal Studies Directed Reading (Thesis Research)Manifestas for Social ChangeSocial Movements in American LifeTopic in Information LiteracyThe Eyewitness ProblemIntroduction to Graduate Liberal Studies Show less

    • Indiana University South Bend

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor’s Degree General Studies (Concentration in Arts & Humanities), Minor in Women's/Gender Studies

      Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Feminist Student Union

    • IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at IUPUI

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS Library and Information Science

      Courses: Public Library ManagementAcademic Library ManagementArchives & Record ManagementProjects: Open Educational ResourcesWeb Archiving & PreservationHumanities InformationGrant Writing for LibrariesMethods for the Information ProfessionsOrganization and Representation of Knowledge and InformationTools & Techniques for Information ProfessionalsInformation Resources & ServicesAcquisition of Knowledge and InformationIntroduction to Research

    • Ivy Tech Community College

      2009 - 2012
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Human Services

      Activities and Societies: Ivy Tech Stage

  • Experience

    • Starbucks

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      Shift Supervisor

    • The LGBTQ Center

      May 2009 - Dec 2011

      Formerly the GLBT Resource Center of Michiana Running open hours, organizing the library, Pride in the Park organizer. Formerly the GLBT Resource Center of MichianaFacilitating youth group meetings, organizing events, facilitating outings, and planning activities.

      • Intern

        Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

      • Youth Group Facilitator

        May 2009 - Jul 2011

    • Gap Inc./Banana Republic

      Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
      Non-Sales Associate/Cashier

      Cashiering, Sales, Customer Service.

    • Disney Store

      Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
      Sales Associate

      Sales, customer service, cashier

    • Oaklawn Psychiatric Center

      Dec 2011 - Jan 2015
      Mental Health Technician

      Third shift patient care/monitoring. Training: CPI (Crisis Prevention/Physical Restraint,) first aid, CPR, diversity,ethics, and patient care.

    • Mel Hall for Congress

      Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      Field Fellow

    • Alex for South Bend, At-Large

      Nov 2018 - May 2019
      Candidate

      I was a candidate for an At-Large seat on South Bend's Common Council.

    • Capitol Consulting Solutions

      Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
      Independent Contractor

      I was an independent contractor for a state-wide political campaign.

    • Blad for Indiana

      Mar 2020 - May 2020
      Director Of Donor Relations

      Volunteer position. Contacted and communicated with donors.

    • Oaklawn Psychiatric Center

      Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
      Mental Health Technician

    • St. Joe County Public Library

      Mar 2021 - now

      Manager of a city branch on the northwest side of South Bend. Committees: Of/By/For All, One Book, One Michiana Selection & Programming, Adult Programming, Staffing, and Reader’s AdvisoryCo-Host of The Library Variety Show Podcast Customer service, assistance with technology, assistance with various library functions.

      • City Branch Manager

        Oct 2022 - now

      • Assistant City Branch Manager and Children’s Librarian

        Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

      • Associate Librarian

        Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Library Technician

        Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Branch Technology Assistance Technician

        Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master of Liberal Studies

      Indiana University South Bend
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Master of Library and Information Science

      Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      David H. Healey Award Recipient Indiana University South Bend Master of Liberal Studies Department Apr 2023 Award in recognition of high achievements in public-oriented scholarship, and community.
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      AGLSP Honors Society AGLSP Feb 2022 Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Honors Society
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Graduate Student Grant Indiana University South Bend Feb 2022 I was awarded the full grant amount in order to conduct research for my thesis.
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Endorsement from Run for Something Run for Something Mar 2019 Endorsement for the 2019 Democratic Primary in my race for South Bend’s Common Council.
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Dean’s List Indiana University South Bend Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Dean’s list Ivy Tech Community College
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Endorsement from #VoteProChoice (2019) #VoteProChoice Endorsement for the 2019 Democratic Primary in my race for South Bend’s Common Council.
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Endorsement from the LGBTQ Victory Fund (2019) LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorsement for the 2019 Democratic Primary in my race for South Bend’s Common Council.
    • Awarded to Alex Giorgio
      Pi Sigma Alpha Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member, Board of Directors/Development Committee Chair

      Issued by AIDS Ministries/ AIDS Assist on Nov 2022
      AIDS Ministries/ AIDS AssistAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Treasurer

      Issued by St. Joseph County Young Democrats on Apr 2018
      St. Joseph County Young DemocratsAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus

      Issued by Indiana Young Democrats on Dec 2019
      Indiana Young DemocratsAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Campaign Surrogate

      Issued by Pete for America on Jan 2020
      Pete for AmericaAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Mel Hall for Congress on May 2018
      Mel Hall for CongressAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Board Member/North Central Indiana Representative

      Issued by Indiana Equality Action on Jan 2011
      Indiana Equality ActionAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Organizer/Volunteer

      Issued by South Bend Equality on Jan 2007
      South Bend EqualityAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Youth Group Leader, Intern

      Issued by The LGBTQ Center on Jan 2007
      The LGBTQ CenterAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Hillary for America on Jan 2008
      Hillary for AmericaAssociated with Alex Giorgio

    • Board Member

      Issued by The LGBTQ Center on Jan 2014
      The LGBTQ CenterAssociated with Alex Giorgio