| PROFILE |
| Desire admission
to law school. Background includes living, attending college
and/or teaching abroad in six (6) Spanish speaking countries,
successful employment in two (2) bilingual law offices and internship
in a US Spanish speaking organization, providing legal services
and translation to immigrants. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. |
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| EDUCATION |
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May 2008 |
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Loyola
University Chicago, School of Business Administration ·
Chicago, IL |
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BBA,
Bachelor of Business Administration |
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Major:
International Business - Major: Marketing |
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Minor:
Spanish Language and Literature |
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Study Abroad |
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University
Studies Abroad Consortium - Course
of Study in International Business and Spanish Studies |
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Aug 05 - Jan 06 |
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University
of Basque Country, Bilbao/Getxo, SPAIN |
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Feb 06 - May 06 |
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Universidad
Nacional, Heredia, COSTA RICA |
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Accomplishments: During junior year of college, traveled abroad and
for ten months, attended college courses delivered in the Spanish
language. Lived and integrated successfully in the home of local
families, embracing the culture, participating in many extended
family activities, daily life and interest of the local domestic
community |
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May 06 |
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Nicaragua
Orphanage, PuertoCabezas, NICARAGUA
Volunteer Assistant: Academic tutor and team leader
of extra-curricular activities for children. |
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| EXPERIENCES |
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July 07 - Present |
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Government of Chile: Ministry of Education, Calama, CHILE |
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United Nations Development Program
- English Open Doors Program: Serve
as a volunteer in the prestigious Chilean government program,
acquiring cultural immersion and international work experience
teaching elementary and high school students. Serve as resource
specialist/consultant to teachers and administrators on curriculum
design. |
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| Accomplishments: |
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Earned Chilean government
certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL). |
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Organized and established
the first-ever intramural Soccer Club for girls. |
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Created
the first Movie Club. |
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Coordinate
Special Events to include English Debates, English
Dialogue and Dance Team Performances. |
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Received high performance
scores from the Ministry and invited to extend contractual agreement. |
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During local summer
school break of threee and a half months, traveled extensively
to ARGENTINA and BRAZIL. Enhanced language capacity
by attending formal course in native Portuguese and daily
living with host family in Salvador, Brazil. Returned to Chile
for continuation of teaching assignment. |
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Dec 06 - May 07 |
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National Immigrant Justice Center, Chicago, IL |
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| Legal Intern & Translator |
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Assisted legal department
by interviewing and translating legal information for Spanish
speaking clients. Worked on The Children's Project, helping
Spanish speaking, unaccompanied, undocumented minors obtain proper
visas, citizenship and placement when parent(s) were deported
or jailed. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Demonstrated mastery in cross-cultural
communications, applying understanding of economics, cultural,
social differences and the nuances of language for building rapport
with others quickly. |
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Ability to communicate, acknowledge
and respect the differences in the language dialect of three
Spanish speaking countries. |
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| SKILL
SET |
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Demonstrated success in varied
organizations requiring multi-tasking, administering,
working independently and organizing work responsibly. Performed
such duties as error free typing, using the Internet, faxing,
filing, copying, scheduling meetings, answering phones, assisting
clients, drafting financial and real estate documents, running
office related errands, billing, and filing paper work in the
court system. |
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Technical competences include computer
and research savvy on the Internet. Possess online social networking
know-how, essential for international business and cross-cultural
exchange. Apply software applications to include: Microsoft
Word, Adobe Acrobat, Canon Photo Print, Palm Desktop, Excel. |
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| EMPLOYMENT |
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Jul 06 - Oct 06 |
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Sus
Derechos Legal Services, Chicago,
IL
Law Office Assistant and Translator: Served as translator
for attorney and clients. Performed administrative assistant
duties to include scheduling meetings, assisting clients and
negotiating with Claim Adjusters. |
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Related Work |
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2001 - 2004 |
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Law
Office of Andrew H. Griffin, III, El
Cajon, CA (Part time/summer employment)
Performed a myriad of administrative legal assistance and clerical
task to include organizing, handling sensitive documents, preparing
legal forms and letters, filing paper work in court system and
scheduling and working with clients. |
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Valle de Oro
Financial Services Inc. El Cajon,
CA (May 04 - Aug 04)
Duties including assisting clients and drafting legal, financial
and real estate documents. |
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Student Work Experiences |
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Aug 04 - May 05 |
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Loyola
University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Office Assistant and Parking Office
Assistant |
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Dec 04 - Jan 05 |
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Robinson's-May
Department Store, El Cajon, CA
Seasonal Retail-Sales Clerk
Duties including assisting customers, using cash register, and
helping with inventory. |
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June 03 - Aug 03 |
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MCA/Mission
Valley, San Diego CA
Day Camp Counselor
Duties included swimming, providing daily activities, games,
songs for youth and assisting parents. |
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| TRAVEL |
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Extensive self-select
and directed travel to explore cities in France, Switzerland,
Germany, Austria, Australia, Thailand and 5 day excursions
to Argentina and Bolivia. During high school,
participated in the annual performance arts group escorted tours
program. Traveled to six countries in Europe to perform
in select venues of cities and towns. Studied Portugese in Brazil
for 1 month. |
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| COMMUNITY |
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Delta
Sigma Pi · Business Fraternity, Vice President of Alumni
Relations |
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Loyola
Student Government, general representative |
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Black Loyola Students
Club, general member |
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Mertz
Hall Government 2003-2004 |
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Resident Hall Government
2003-2004 |
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| PERSONAL |
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Ten
year soccer player, enjoy sports, running, live theater, the
arts and travel. |
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Values
orientation: Relationships, people, the environment
and the planet matter. |
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