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Dynamic, ambitious and experienced recent Masters Graduate with an advanced degree in International Relations, eager to integrate solid professional experience, business acumen and diverse skills toward supporting the goals of a progressive employer in an international environment.  Core competencies include:

 

   Bilingual - English/Italian

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Superior Editing/Writing/Creative Skills

   Computer and Technical Savvy

   Teaching and Facilitation Experience

   International Travel and Work

 

Education___________________________________________________________________________________

 

2010:  University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma - Master of Arts, International Relations

2006:  Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi - Bachelor of Arts, English

 

 

2009 to 2010:  Educational Facilitator PLATO Learning (Navy College Learning Center), Naples, Italy

   Provided oversight for curriculum development and facilitation for adult learners; administered military based pre-exams, offered educational counseling for military students, and developed community relations events to promote programming and capture interest.

 

2009 to 2010: Writer/Editor Assistant, Panorama Newspaper, Naples, Italy

   Provided oversight for editing and proofreading of stories for publication; interacted with team members and editor to layout format of this weekly newspaper.

   Researched and identified story opportunities throughout the Naples community; ideated and created stories, and acted as liaison to community organizations to gather relevant article information.

 

2008 to 2010:  Local Program Manager/FAST Instructor Central Texas College, Naples, Italy

   Project managed all marketing, media relations and class scheduling for this international program; aided students in enrollment, processed transcript requests, and provided program information to influence enrollment decisions.

   Oversaw administrative and professional staff; hired and trained a high performance team, and provided ongoing mentoring to optimize program results.

 

2007 to 2008: English/ESL Professor International School of Naples, Bagnoli, Italy

   Facilitated English as a second language curriculum; maintained class structure, created engaging programming, and contributed toward course development in collaboration with department director.

 

 

Selected to attend the ECIS (European Council of International School); instructed a seminar in Differentiation for teachers in assisting students from various nations, and how to effectively function within an international setting.

Advisory Board Member and PR Chair, American Red Cross (NSA) Naples, Italy

Board Member and Youth Leader, NSA Naples, Italy Club Beyond