Anna Saavedra Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

• Communicate custom guidance to thousands of individual degree-seeking and exchange undergraduate and graduate international F-1 and J-1 students and alumni from diverse backgrounds and academic programs on relevant.
• Utilize professional knowledge, relevant resources, and collaboration with colleagues to compile above guidance on topics including visa and other immigration documents; impact of academic actions on immigration.
• Prepare Forms I-20, Forms DS-2019, and immigration benefit authorizations for approval and manage data for incoming and continuing students using enterprise resource planning systems and internal tracking systems
• Write, edit, and update specialized request forms, website text, and video content for accuracy and clarity
• Assist with new advisor training, with onboarding and management of complex student groups, and by executing critical independent assignments
• Exercise acute attention to detail, consistent sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity, problem management skills, and ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information in both oral and written.

Washington, DC

• Served as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for 400-800 degree-seeking and exchange F-1 and J-1 international students and alumni
• Provided immigration advisement via email, one-on-one appointment, and presentations on topics such as maintaining status; visa and other immigration documents; impact of academic actions on immigration status.
• Processed Forms I-20, Forms DS-2019, and immigration benefit requests and managed data for incoming and continuing students using enterprise resource planning systems and Department of Homeland Security's Student &.
• Collaborated with on-campus stakeholders such as academic advisors, program directors, disability advisors, and Graduate School administrators to facilitate students' successful arrival in and maintenance of F-1/J-1.
• Exercised acute attention to detail, consistent sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity, problem management skills, and ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information in both oral and written.
• Stayed up-to-date on relevant regulatory changes and industry best practices

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Coordinated course registration for Washington Semester Program (WSP) students from domestic and international universities and for pre-collegiate and undergraduate Gap Program students
• Managed immigration paperwork including DS-2019s and Academic Training (work authorization) for WSP students obtaining a J-1 visa
• Provided academic advising and support for WSP and Gap students
• Communicated with students, parents, faculty, and staff members regarding inquiries about WSP and Gap program details and course offerings
• Assisted with management of student housing, meal plans, billing, on-boarding, and special events for WSP and Gap
• Advised on programmatic offerings including admissions, course offerings, and student events for WSP

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated course registration for Washington Semester Program (WSP) students from domestic and international universities
• Managed immigration paperwork including DS-2019s and Academic Training (work authorization) for WSP students obtaining a J-1 visa
• Provided academic advising and support for WSP students
• Communicated with students, parents, faculty, and staff members regarding inquiries about WSP program details and course offerings
• Assisted with management of student housing, meal plans, billing, on-boarding, and special events
• Advised on programmatic offerings including admissions, course offerings, and student events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated course registration for WSP students
• Managed immigration paperwork including DS-2019s and Academic Training (work authorization) for WSP students obtaining a J-1 visa
• Communicated with students, parents, faculty, and staff members regarding inquiries about WSP program details and course offerings
• Assisted with management of student housing, meal plans, billing, on-boarding, and special events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Registered students for non-credit, continuing education courses using the university's administrative computing system Ellucian Colleague
• Aided in the admissions process for international students applying to the Washington Semester Program
• Acted as a liaison between students and program administrators

M Street, Washington, DC

• Provided personal customer service at newly launched retail store by:
• expertly guiding customers to the products that best fit their optical and style needs
• communicating Warby Parker's brand philosophy
• navigating point of sale, returns, exchanges, and other customer interactionsMaintained visual standards of the sales floor and back of house by:
• communicating with Headquarters about expectations for new displays and floor resets
• leading floor resets for collection launches

Heidelberg, Germany

• Translated written texts and interpreted verbal communication between German and English
• Organized and led small and large group events multiple times per week
• Assisted with the organization and execution of community outreach events
• Performed day-to-day administrative duties such as receptionist work, newsletter writing, and preparing documents for training sessions

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted with administrative and clerical duties for the office of over 100 volunteers, such as receptionist work, data entry, and mass mailings
• Trained new interns and volunteers in the day-to-day tasks carried out in the office
• Provided hundreds of 45-minute peer counseling sessions with 1-2 clients each, including low-income single mothers and couples

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), German Studies

• Minor: Religious Studies • Graduated Cum Laude

German Studies