Emma Uri Email & Phone Number

Edmonds, Wa, Us

- Live and work in multiple countries during the year for extended periods of time- Ensure that the school has the necessary and adequate resources onsite to complete its activities (e.g. personnel, materials, equipment, etc.) for groups of 15-60 pax, with students aged 14-18 years of age as well as school staff- Develop a stable infrastructure for each host city by securing housing, classrooms, transport, food, mobile communication, and all other supportive elements that vary from city-to-city in order to carry-out the objectives of a TGS Cohort for multiple years- Maintain and manage international networks of vendors in order to secure annual contracts, while also conducting advanced planning visits to future host cities to identify prospective housing, classrooms, laboratories, and all other required logistics- Manage all host city development, timelines, and experience expectations for each Host City Specialist in each unique location- Negotiate international contracts that follow the parameters and budgets established by the Business Director- Manage daily onsite business operations with students, staff, and local vendors- Establish and coordinate safety protocols for daily operations and emergency action plans within each host city location- Establish travel methods specific for the unique circumstances for each assigned country- Coordinate the safe and seamless arrival and departure of student & staff - Serve as primary coordinator for all major school events such as Graduation, Symposium, and Showcase (virtually & in-person)-Advise students on academic success & acquiring knowledge beyond the THINK Global School experience- Complete other all ad hoc projects, as assigned

The Table Less Traveled offers immersive, insider experiences in international destinations, with many activities involving culinary experiences. As a virtual host, I:- Mediated online culinary experiences on a shared platform, fielded and anticipated guests' questions, helped encourage conversation and coordinated explanations as needed- Technical skills of managing an online platform with groups of three (3) to upwards of 100+ participants- Understand the mission and values of TTLT and work to incorporate those into the daily online experiences as a portion of the overall company.- Maintain relationships with our chefs and our private group clients and coordinate pre-class preparations and post-class feedback

The World

Taking years of travel and educational experience to create short-term travel programs specifically for designed for teenagers (age 12-19). Research, development, and implementation of cultural programs aimed at teaching teens to be travelers, not tourists. In charge of travel logistics in over 20 countries across Oceania, Asia, Europe, and the continental USA for groups of 5-40 travelers.

Helping lead and develop a department that organizes custom and educational tours for private groups, camps, teachers, and schools. Creating custom programs and itineraries for families and small groups. Coordinating with camps, schools, and teachers to design, promote, and plan custom educational tours, including creation of marketing materials with graphic design tools. Organizing budget and cost-saving analysis for all programs with yearly audits to ensure accurate program pricing.Continued to lead summer itinerary planning and execution for Greece & Italy as a part of the Travel For Teens User Experience Team.

Overseeing a team of eight people to design, plan, and execute all logistical coordination of 130+ teen travel programs per years in 40+ countries. Organized the hiring process for the team, which has expanded from three to eight during my tenure. Conducting team coordination across multiple time zones. Creating custom programs and itineraries for families and small groups. Coordinating with camps, schools, and teachers to design, promote, and plan custom educational tours, including creation of marketing materials with graphic design tools. Organizing budget and cost-saving analysis for all programs with yearly audits to ensure accurate program pricing.

Athens, Greece

Documented, coordinated, and supported cultural immersion via long-term educational experiences. Facilitated communication between the administration and students (alumni & current) via Facebook groups, worked on long-term projects during the term (educational videos, archiving, etc.) and joined students on excursions as photographer and staff assistant in Athens and throughout Greece. Social media posts aimed to reach critical audiences (perspective students, current students, and parents) through engaging and relevant posts and to coincide with the marketing goals of the institution. On-site working experience with class excursions as photographer and logistics assistant in Athens and throughout Greece. Management of all social media platforms, including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube. Flickr. Creation of social media platforms while at College Year in Athens included Instagram (http://instagram.com/cyathens) and their student Tumblr blog (http://cyathens.tumblr.com/)

Responsible for organizing the logistics for short-term international travel itineraries in Greece and Italy. Additional job responsibilities included seasonal traveling as the trip director for said itineraries for students aged 14-19.

I assisted in an ongoing alumni research project at the Fulbright Foundation in Greece office. Tasks included extensive online research and organization of alumni information in Excel.

Completed all tasks related to creating and serving food and beverages under a variable and fast-paced working environment. Maintained effective interpersonal relationships as well as prioritized and completed daily tasks.

Seattle, Washington

Catering server for large groups (100-500 people) to private gatherings (5-30 people). Duties included:-Standard set-up, take-down, and preparation for events-Managing customer relations-Seated and standing service

Led study sessions for a university-level introductory psychology course. Responsibilities included: having effective communication with students, planning and executing thoughtfully designed review sessions, maintaining academic integrity while engaging peer relations, and completing coursework assessment.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Ability to organize lesson plans for outdoor and indoor recreational activities, small group or large group learning situations, and incorporate a variety of approaches in learning one concept; i.e. using arts and crafts, outdoor skills, research opportunities, and theater to understand how humans interact with the natural ecology. Age groups ranged from three to seventeen years.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Southeastern European Studies, With Distinction

Interdisciplinary degree focused on the historical, social, political, and cultural development of the Southeastern European region.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Environmental Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Modern Greek Language and Culture; Ethnography of Greece; Natural Ecology of Greece; Archaeology