DENISSE PORTUHONDO

Providence, RI, 02909 · 401-688-6463 · denisseeportuhondo@gmail.com

Communication | Activator | Woo | Positivity | Futuristic

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island
September 2020 - May 2024
College of Arts and Sciences, Public Relations
Minors: Business and Leadership
GPA: 3.850/4.00, Dean’s List

University of Rhode Island

September 2020 - May 2024
College of Arts and Sciences, Communications
GPA: 3.850/4.00, Dean’s List

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard - Zuccolo Recreation Center
June 2018 - August 2019
● Supervised many groups of people to maintain organization in large area
● Learned to react quickly in emergency situations and answer questions and concerns for patrons
Sales Advisor - Best Buy
May 2021 - Present
● Engaged with customers in order to provide them with product information
● Gained knowledge of different technology in order to meet the needs of customers

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Speaking
● Discussed theories and skills in order to ethically and effectively communicate to a larger audience
● Presented speeches in order to explain, persuade, and inform
● Conducted and analyzed research pertaining to audience and topics

EXPERIENCE
Student Organizations Leadership Consultants, Kingston, RI
September 2021 - Present
● Facilitated activities to build relationships amongst students
● Received training in group and leadership development
Sisterhood Co-Chair, P.I.N.K. Women URI, Kingston RI
September 2021 - Present
● Develop a sense of belonging amongst college students of different backgrounds
● Encourage different groups to come together to help build community

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
➢ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
➢ Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
➢ Quick learner, proactively observing processes to swiftly gain mastery of new skills and techniques
➢ Process improvement
➢ Interpersonal communication