Rafael A. Ortiz 70 Morningside Dr., 1337 New York, NY 10027 (315) 982 – 0167 Rafael.A.Ortiz@Columbia.edu

Education

Columbia College, Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY

American Politics, International Relations and Economics, September 2016 – Expected May 2018

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY

Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber Security, 3.9 GPA August 2014 – May 2016

Professional Experience

Finance Department, Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY

Intern, Tax Department, September 2016 – Present

Verify and log accounts to resolve unclaimed property issues and achieve state compliance for the University.

Input and Verify Schedule K-1 forms for flow-through entities in conjunction with the Columbia University Investment

Management Company.

Perform general secretarial and administrative functions for the department in order to ensure floor efficiency.

New York Life Insurance Utica, NY

Representative, Technical Support, April 2015 – September 2015

Troubleshot errors on agent computers and installed new software in order to increase agent productivity.

Communicated with Upper Level Technical Support to implement software bug fixes on internal and external software.

Language, Software, and Programming Skills

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Native) Programming: Python, Java, and C++ coding experience.

Software: Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Network + Certified

Leadership Positions

Events Coordinator, Columbia Political Union (CU) September 2016 – Present

Coordinating with school clubs and administration in order to hold policy debates with a broad variety of opinions.

Director of Legislation, Columbia Model Congress (CU) September 2016 – Present

Communicating with local High Schools on implementing legislative competitions on Columbia’s Campus.

Board Member, American Civil Liberties Union Central NY January 2013 – August 2016

Contributed in creating policy that addressed constitutional issues that affected Central NY such as police misconduct,

access to education for refugee students, and administrative negligence on local councils and boards.

President, Latino Student Union (MVCC) August 2014 – May 2016

Delegated responsibilities for Latinx centered events and represented the community in faculty meetings.

Board Member, Auxiliary Services Committee (MVCC) August 2014 – May 2016

Oversaw a budget of over $3,000,000 that encompassed scholarships, college groups, and the book store.

Chairman, Judiciary Committee (MVCC) August 2014 – May 2016

Directly spearheaded a campaign to completely overhaul the policies and procedures manual for the college.

Met with Upper Level Administration, College Student Council and College Senate to get the manual approved.

Founding Board Member, Utica Youth Common Council March, 2013 – September, 2014

Assisted in establishing a youth council in the city of Utica with Legislative Power.

Championed causes that specifically affected youth and voiced these concerns to the Utica Common Council.

Activities and Memberships

Awarded: Position in the ResInc Living and Learning Residential Entrepreneurial Program at Columbia University, NY State

Assembly Awards for Math and Science, Activism, and City Involvement. United States Congressional Award for Math and

Science.

Member of: Proud Colors (LGBT Student group for People of Color), Black Student Organization, and Grupo Quisqueyano

(Latinx Dominican Student Group).

Alumni of: the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for Community College Honors Students, National Honor Society.