ALEXANDER F.

ARDITO
CURRENT ADDRESS:
512 West College Avenue, Apt. 5
State College, PA 16801

afa5079@psu.edu
516.603.8886

PERMANENTADDRESS:
70 Woodcut Lane
Manhasset, NY 11030

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration, Minor in Business
College of Health and Human Development

University Park, PA
May 2015
GPA: 3.34/4.00

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Independent Study
University Park, PA
Affordable Care Act
September 2014-December 2014
Thoroughly researched ACA cost provisions through analysis of cost effectiveness in curbing rising health care costs and
utilization in the U.S.
Prepared a detailed infographic on accountable care organizations to be presented to health care organizations in order to
achieve improved health, affordability, and patient experience under the nations new health reform law
Comparative Health Systems
San Jos, CR
Costa Rica Embedded Program/Trip
November 2014-December 2014
Met with policymakers, physicians and other providers of care, as well as administrators in an effort to learn how the Costa
Rican health system works and how it achieves exceptional health outcomes as a third world country
Joined the local health workers, ATAPs (Technical Assistants of Primary Care), on their daily routes to evaluate patients
Healthcare Policies and Politics
University Park, PA
Immunization Refusal
September 2013-December 2013
Created a health policy issue briefing packet assessing whether the federal government should mandate healthcare
immunizations for preventable diseases within the United States
Prepared a transmittal letter calling for action, describing the issue, and introducing the packet; a PowerPoint presentation
that could be used by policy makers; a stakeholder analysis; and the research brief itself to give context for the issue and
recommend action
Strengthened public speaking skills by presenting research to the professor via PowerPoint

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

ArchCare: Data and Enrollment Departments
New York, NY
Data Analytics Intern
May 2014-August 2014
Analyzed health care claims and authorization data to identify trends, outliers, and data anomalies
Provided data and analytical support to clinical initiatives
Contributed to the formulation and implementation processes of ArchCares new fully integrated duals advantage (FIDA)
health plan; participated in key discussions with vendors concerning implantation of business processes
Assisted with preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting using the Crystal Reports business intelligence program

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Healthcare Leadership
University Park, PA
Weekly Discussion Leader
August 2014-December 2014
Facilitated discussions about readings, exercises, and assignments that are applicable to the social, political, historic, and
scientific development of health services
Mentored the learning process of undergraduate introductory health policy and administration students through discussions
and policy simulation projects
Graded, recorded, and tracked the progress of 25 students
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 97
Manhasset, NY
Assistant Scoutmaster
February 2010-August 2011
Planned and conducted weekly meetings and programs, as well as weekend trips, to promote community and troop spirit for
35 scouts
Mentored younger scouts about camping and survival techniques, the scouting way, and life lessons such as personal
management and citizenship

SKILLS/HONORS

Eagle Scout, highest rank in the scouting program

Deans List recognition
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
High analytical ability to asses problems and solve concurrent situations
Exceptional organizational and time management skills in a team atmosphere