Alexis rapoza

I am a 28 year old professional with over three years of experience in Public Administration and Public Policy. I have extensive experience in customer service, communication, leadership, research and analysis and project management. I have received an Associate Degree in Digital Media Production from the New England Institute of Technology, a B.A. in Communication from Rhode Island College, a Graduate Certificate in Labor Relations and my Masters in Public Administration and Public Policy from the University of Rhode Island. 

Social Insurance Specialist
Social Security Administration - Attleboro, MA
January 2022 to Present
Conducted interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. Resolved discrepancies, clarified issues and made final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicated and authorized entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA.

Campaign Manager
Jennifer Rourke for State Senate - Warwick, RI
January 2022 to November 2022
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the campaign and successful implementation of the campaign plan. Managed a successful political campaign which garnered 54% of the primary vote. Developed candidate’s policy positions and messaging.
 

Admissions Ambassador
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
June 2020 to June 2021
Performed different administrative tasks for admissions department, including filing paperwork, answering phone calls and inputting data into Campus Solutions. Gave informative tours of campus to prospective students and families, both in large groups and one-on-one.
 

News Editor
The Anchor Student Newpaper - Providence, RI
January 2019 to June 2021
Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored staff writers' stories from origination to publication. Collaborated with other section editors to meet weekly deadlines
 

Student Intern
Rhode Island State Government - Providence, RI
June 2020 to August 2020
Collaborated with a team of other students on research and development of a policy analysis and proposal that was presented to representatives from the Rhode Island State Assembly. Presented possible changes to current legislative, regulatory or policy actions.

Master's degree in Public Administration
University of Rhode Island
September 2021 to June 2023
 

Graduate Certificate in Labor Relations
University of Rhode Island
September 2021 to June 2023
 

Bachelor's degree in Communications
Rhode Island College
January 2019 to June 2021