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Washington, Dc, Us

Manage this state-department funded program focused on bringing mid-career professionals to the U.S. to engage in cultural exchange, leadership development, study law & human rights, including trafficking in persons, gender rights and advocacy.• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, includingoverseeing the program’s budget; organizing exchange activities, events, site visits; managing client relationships and outreach, and supervising the Program Assistant.• Maintain communications with the Institute of International Education (IIE) regarding theimplementation of the Humphrey Program by drafting and submitting reports, reviewing andsubmitting forms concerning Humphrey Fellows, and attending meetings organized by IIE.• Provide support to program participants, including assistance obtaining professional affiliations and developing professional networks.• Serve as a liaison for host families, professional organizations and program participants

• Teach two sections of a transition course as part of the American University Experience (AUx), a hybrid college transitions class with a focus on identity development and social justice• Create weekly lesson plans with an upperclass student (peer facilitator) to organize and create class content; mentor peer facilitator in facilitation and teaching techniques*Research different topics and resources to make each lesson pertinent to the political climate and school climate

• Advise diverse population of international and domestic students on academic matters, issues affecting studies and a variety of matters related to their experience on campus• Respond to and triage highly sensitive/confidential matters, inquiries and crises from faculty, staff, students and parents using established protocols, through immediate response and appropriate referral to campus resources• Respond to parents and students to address complex student issues through to resolution• Oversee daily office operations including supervision of website, maintenance of main email account and committee schedules.

As an English Language Fellow, I work with the Regional English Language Officer (RELO) Russia on communications, generating content for Social Media channels, co-hosting virtual encounters, and researching new ways to connect educators with resources for teaching English.

Chongqing Suburb, China

Peace Corps Service: 1. Attended Pre-Service Training: a) 10 weeks of TEFL Instruction, Chinese language and cultural immersion and b) 2 Weeks of teaching practicum. 2. Taught Oral English and American Culture to 500+ Chinese students at a vocational college/training institute (Chongqing Industry Polytechnic College). 3.Taught four semesters focused on improving students’ overall English oral and listening competence through communicative teaching methods. 4. Attended two recurring inter-service training (Jan 2014 and Jan 2015)5. Co-presented at teacher training workshop (Workshop Title: Classroom Management) 6. Organized various student-centered extracurricular activities that facilitated language learning and strengthening speaking and listening skills7. Co-presented at Peace Corps In-Service Training Conference (Workshop Title: TEFL Training for Teachers of Lower-level and Vocational School Students; Learning Strategies and Expectations Management)8. Familiarity with Competency-based and Learner-Centered approaches

Loan Committee Administrator -– coordinated Global Syndicated Finance and Corporate Lending Committee meetings for U.S. and EMEA regions; liaised with senior mgmt. and Risk Management departments to produce and document minutes for Loan Approvals. Successfully managed and completed long-term project that implemented procedures for Committee operations and approval processes. Completed projects that improved database reporting for the loan committee approval process. Maintained comprehensive portal database enabling the department to receive satisfactory audits.

Assisted Senior Equity Derivatives & Structured Products Attorney with drafting and documentation of complex derivative transactions for High Net Worth clientele. Prepared legal agreements detailing types of trading, currencies and limits. Interacted with High Net Worth clients to track the progress of various agreements necessary to facilitate trading. Liaised with the trading desk, credit dept. and collateral management department to ensure documents are processed effectively and expeditiously.

Stamford, Ct

Recruited, trained and supervised office staff; managed internal staff relations; designed and implemented assistant staff handbook to improve operational efficiency; budget and coordinated departmental events and programs; prepared operational reports to ensure efficiency; reviewed staff performances with senior management; managed legal billing and expense reporting.Performed dual role as an Executive Assistant and Legal Assistant in-transition, for one year, supporting a team of six attorneys in the Equities Legal Group. Additional duties included correspondence and mail merge project consisting of 3,000 counterparties; travel arrangements, meetings and schedules; file management; and general supervision of Temporary Staff.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Masters Of International Service, Paul D. Coverdell Fellow

Bachelor Of General Studies, Corporate And Organizational Studies

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies