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Portugal

Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Shanghai City, China

I oversee a team of five professionals, responsible for the placement, coordination and evaluation of international interns in Shanghai. Within this role I manage international student housing, language course placement, sourcing contracts within the city and all daily managerial tasks.

Shanghai

Live in position overseeing the health and safety of international interns in Shanghai. Within this position I was responsible for overseeing orientations, airport pick-ups, language class scheduling, and organizing events throughout Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

Served as the Program Liaison for Northeastern University at the NUin China Program at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China for the 2018 fall semester. Within this role I was responsible for the management of service learning site placements and evaluations, all programming and budgetary aspects of the NUin campus (in association with CIEE) and.

Arlington, Texas

Worked to educate students on study abroad options- including academics (course selection, scheduling and grade conversions), financial aid applications and housing options. Worked with students and faculty on direct exchanges, affiliate programs and faculty led presentations.Attended Terra Dotta Boot Camp (July 2018) and assisted in web-site management.

Arlington, TX

Within this role I oversaw all events/ programs for the Office of International Education. These activities included:- International student orientation, working with a student population of 1,600+ students providing information on immigration regulations, employment restrictions and international student programming on campus. Managed 25 student employees.

London, UK

Completed an MA in Education, Policy and Society in January of 2016

London, UK

Served as primary office administrator assisting with tasks such as managing office finances, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating volunteer schedules and newsletters and planning yearly events.

London, United Kingdom

Worked with the advising department of the US-UK Fulbright Commission to advise UK students on studying in the US at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level on a one to one and presentation level.Worked on student immigration advising, produced a guidebook on US Universities, including standard test scores, average financial aid packages.

Coordinated campus relations within the Midwest NAFSA Regions IV, V and VI including advisor and student talks. Within this position I traveled to 70+ universities, speaking to 2,000+ students. As the first employee on the ground in the Midwest Territory I formed new relationships with universities and improved marketing strategiest for the region.Served.

• Oversaw resettlement processes for refugees and immigrants new to the Milwaukee area
• Catalogued Permanent Resident Green Card and visa applications for refugees and immigrants
• Assisted refugees and immigrants locating affordable housing and schooling

• Authored a weekly newsletter sent to 4,500 students
• Facilitated conflict management workshop for new Resident Assistants
• Managed team of residential advisers in executing programs

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Within this position I volunteered at exit orientations for students going to study at The Beijing Center through Marquette University. Responsibilities included giving classroom presentations, one on one orientations and working study abroad fair events.

• Futura Language Professionals
• Taught Spanish to children in an after-school program
• Led discussions in a classroom setting
• Prepared lesson plans and course syllabus

• Represented the University to visiting faculty and other guests
• Coordinated with team members to ensure guest satisfaction
• Executed facility maintenance plans

• Supervised the international floor of 35 freshman
• Managed conflicts between residents
• Organized community programs and events for 120 residents

• Milwaukee City Hall
• Received the Kleczka internship award and grant
• Prepared news briefs on behalf of the Office of Public Information
• Communicated messages to various departments of City Hall

Ma In Education, Policy And Society, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs And Communication Studies; Minors In Political Science And Spanish

Education record

Studied Mandarin, Chinese culture, marketing, and economics

Education record