Week 9

Joseph John Palazzolo

Campus:
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85281

jpalazzo@asu.edu
Permanent:
7202 N 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-989-2788
illinoiselite@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Self-starter with excellent work ethic
-Versatile, multi-task oriented, positive, dependable, enthusiastic
-Well developed skills in decision making & verbal/written communication
-Strong interpersonal skills: courteous, tactful, and professional
-Team player
-Active member of Arizona State intramural program

EDUCATION:
Current Courses:
BIS401
BIS402
SOC483
DCI494: Residential Paraprofessional Internship

Expected Graduation Date: May 2009

Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)-Spring 2007-Present
Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies
with an emphasis on Communications and Sociology

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Chandler, AZ)-Graduated 2006
Associate of Arts Degree


JOB EXPERIENCE:

Arizona State University-August 15th-Present
First Year Residential Experience Paraprofessional Intern (FYRE)

Value-Tek Cleanroom Supply Company- March 2007-August 2007
Shipped/Received thousands of orders internationally using Starship/skilled in the use is MS Word/MS Excel/MS Money/MSPowerpoint(Webmaster)

Ss Simon & Jude Grammar School-October 2006-March 2007
Assistant Coach - 8th Grade Boy’s Basketball Team

Abercrombie and Fitch-ongoing
Greet customers while representing the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing style. This is a seasonal occupation and I am called upon when needed


CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & RELEVANT ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
Arizona State University Intramural Program
Basketball: 2007, 2008, 2009
Flag Football: 2007
Softball: 2008

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Basketball Team
-Member of men’s basketball team
-Ranked as #4 rebounder in the ACCAC(Arizona Community College Conference)
-Ranked as #1 on team in field goal percentage
- Ranked #1 on team in 3-point field goal percentage
-Ranked #2 in points per game

Washington High School
-Honor Roll (3.2 GPA)
-Varsity Men’s Basketball Team
-All-State Honorable Mention (Desert Valley Region)

Week 7

My applied study experience relates to both of my concentrations in sociology and communications. Each day I am living among different groups of people where effective communication is vital. In the future I hope to work at a job that I am passionate about. I find what I am doing now very rewarding and hope to continue using the skills I am learning in my future endeavors. The experience I have gained so far could will be used for the rest of my life. I would rather not work at my current site in the future but would love to branch out on my own and use the skills I have learned to pursue my entrepreneurial aspirations. One aspect of my present position is that I am on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. As much as I love my job, the constant social interaction can be exhausting. Skills that I am learning would be problem solving, effective group communication, organzing groups, event planning, counseling, mentoring, coaching, anger management for first year residents, and team building. My favorite part of my job has been event planning. It is a great aspect that helps the first year residents connect and build a social circle of friends. Yes, I would definitely consider working in an educational setting. I had the opportunity to student teach in a 3rd grade special education class with students of all learning levels. I found this experience to be very rewarding and would be open for another opportunity to teach at the grammar school level. As an ex-college basketball player I have entertained the idea of getting my master's degree in education to teach and coach one day. I have enjoyed this experience thus far and I know it will be a stepping stone to my future.