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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

CELTA certified and FSEA1 Analagous English Instructor working for the collaborationbetween,“The University of Seniors of the Canton of Vaud, Connaissance 3, and the Universityof Lausanne” (UNIL) to “develop a knowledgeable society” where the “main mission is to makeaccessible to seniors and the general public a training and information at university level,allowing them to participate actively in the social, cultural and civic life of the region.”https://www.unil.ch/connect/fr/home/menuinst/connaissance3.html

Switzerland

As needed interpreter for the police and tribunal.

Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

CELTA certified and FSEA1 analogous English instructor currently developing and teachingEnglish language courses (A1 – C2) according to the European reference framework to highlevel professionals and private clients in classrooms, private residences and businesses with anexcellent rate of success. Assess clients’ CEFRL levels with use of pedagogical and lexicalknowledge. Helping the school maintain its EduQua standards through certifications andcompletion of continuing education courses.

Geneva, Nyon, Lausanne Regions

CELTA and FSEA1 certified English language instructor providing high-level professionals with the opportunity to acquire the English language through courses taught at their enterprises, our offices and via Skype. 100% exam pass rate for my students (currently over three dozen) to include the CAE, IELTS and organizationally specific.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Completed the organization, display and live presentation of museum quality antiquities, fashion, ceramics, paintings, archaeological items, militaria, etc... in a 100% French language environment.

Tolochenaz And Geneva, Switzerland

Primary care giver for my son during which I: 1) Received DELF B1 French language attestation. Organized and sold antiquities and other items for the not-for-profit, Foundation Nicati - de Luze. Held the position of an ICV volunteer reporter for the «Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction» conference held by the UNISDR and World Bank to include conducting interviews, summarizing sessions, writing and publishing articles as well as aiding with website editing from 8/5/2011 – 13/5/2011.

Generated language program sales through cold calls and face-to-face presentations in the Lausanne, Switzerland region with positive results. Provided customer service to new and existing clients. Updated all sales databases and learned new systems.

Control inventory as well as organize and present all items to include fine art and antiquities for a small auction house. Provide customer relations and increased networking opportunities. Photograph each individual item for internet and sales presentations.

Conducted personal travel and cultural exploration in the following countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland and the United States. Worked on two family estate matters to include: 1) Obtaining, researching and documenting financial information, meeting with lawyers, investment professionals and family. 2) Organizing, pricing and catalogueing over 10,000 estate collection pieces while gathering contacts, attending conventions and selling items.

Completed security clearance background investigations on prospective and current U.S. government employees, contractors along with various other entities. Analyzed, organized, prioritized and planned all assigned casework. Conducted large numbers of thorough, face-to-face interviews utilizing strong communication abilities. Obtained and followed all leads. Collected recorded materials from all necessary sources. Recognized any and all discrepancies. Input all detailed information into the correct computer format, transmitted cases to meet deadlines and properly handled all materials to meet strict guidelines. Maintained top security clearances and the contract to conduct these investigations.

Formulated, developed, planned and implemented the Financial Research Unit creating better productivity while increasing revenues and leading to greater profit margins. Managed high profile, high stress projects supervising numerous other investigators in intra- and inter-agency projects. Performed various projects for the Vice President and Business Unit Director such as monthly gross income reports, profit/loss reports and weekly case completion/case retention studies. Completed security background investigations on prospective and current U.S. government and U.S. government contract employees. Specifically chosen to conduct high-profile interviews and completed thousands of one-on-one interviews. Conducted and finalized audits of other investigations to prove reliability and validity in order to maintain company integrity. Trained new and seasoned investigators at company headquarters and in the field. Arranged the Directors’ meetings to include all business ventures, accommodations, travel and social functions. Elected to the position of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Committee Member along with the CFO, Human Resource Manager and the company controller attending shareholder meetings, ensuring regulations, overseeing the distribution of stocks/dividends and acting as a liaison between headquarters and the company’s investigators. Nominated for a position on the Board of Directors

Increased sales and customer relations for the high-end retailer. Maintained leadsand created a strong clientele base while nurturing the relationship with every daycustomers.

Developed leads and created financial product sales for the investment banking firm.Obtained my Series 7 and Series 63 through the successful completion of theGeneral Securities Representative Exam and Uniform Securities Agent Law Exam,respectively.

Responsible for supervising the sales and service departments along with managingroute logistics and formulating sales projections. Managed all business for 900+customer accounts, customer and public relations, accounts receivables, inside andoutside sales, internal auditing and special deliveries.

Learned the specifics of the industrial laundering business, market and management.

Celta Certification, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, Certified

Prepared lessons, located materials, completed projects and taught adults (ages 18 - 65) the English language to include grammar, reading.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology With A Related Field In Management

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Nu. Operational and Personnel Management Organization - Member Greek Early Advisal.