Malika Watson Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN

JEDI Coordinator for Academic Travel Abroad and CET Academic Programs. Coordinated JEDI efforts across teams, including annual audit of our JEDI Action Plan. Lead ongoing staff training efforts on topics related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Provide on-site support for US students studying intensive Japanese language & culture in Osaka, Japan. Primarily responsible for student health and safety, program finances and logistics, and student advising.

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Provide on-site support for US students studying intensive Japanese language & culture in Osaka, Japan. Primarily responsible for student health and safety, program finances and logistics, and student advising.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised for CET’s programs in China, India, Japan, and Vietnam both pre-departure and post-program. Met all and exceeded most job expectations, and received the maximum possible raise, at my six-month and one-year review. Used program expertise, excellent communication skills, and strong salesmanship to increase program retention, resulting in higher than.

Portland, ME

Provided friendly and well-informed customer service, advised and made recommendations based on customer interest.Processed inventory and orders, built relationships with publishers' regional sales representatives, operated the cash register, and maintained the store.Customer outreach by phone.

Portland, ME

Provided top-quality program support for international college and high school students in the US on J-1 and F-1 visas for various study and work abroad programs.Managed 40 to 200 cases by coordinating in-country support network (Local Coordinators, Regional Directors, host families, insurance and operations teams), and communicating with students’.

Trained and advised undergraduate Peer Advisors, aided in regular professional evaluation, and supervised long-term projects. Wrote and updated promotional materials and processed paperwork. Researched, analyzed, synthesized, and presented relevant information for students and coworkers, on topics such as climate and women’s and LGBTQIA issues around the.

Major: Cognitive Psychology through the Peabody School of EducationMinor: Japanese Language and CultureStudy Abroad: Spring 2012 in Osaka, Japan with CET Academic ProgramsStudent Organizations: Vanderbilt University Concert Choir (General Member 4 years, Robe Chair 1 year)Vanderbilt Off-Broadway (General Member 4 years, Assistant Stage Manager 1 year.

Sold tickets, answered customer questions and concerns. Opened and closed the box office, conducted financial audits. Developed excellent customer service skills by interacting positively with patrons both in person and over the phone.

Nashville, TN

Served full-time as camp counselor and RA for students aged 12 to 17 for two months in the summer of 2011. Responded quickly to the dynamic needs and conflicts of the students while ensuring a safe living environment around the clock for gifted and talented middle and high school students.Planned and implemented recreational activities for students during.

Nashville, TN

Organized and led the 15-member artistic team (Choreographer, Costumer, Lighting Designer, etc.), ensuring they were on task, on schedule, and under budget.Formed and communicated the overarching artistic vision for the show, The Drowsy Chaperone.Ran auditions, cast the show, ran rehearsals; taught staging, acting, and speaking.Led the 30-person cast, 7.

I wrote regular blogs for my study abroad program in Osaka, Japan, available at http://cetacademicprograms.com/2012/05/04/okayama/

Nashville, TN

Greater Nashville Area, TN

I met with International TAs once a week for conversation practice and tutoring in their English courses.

Burnet, TX

I was a camp counselor during the summers of 2008 and 2009. Responsibilities Include: Caring for a cabin of young girls, teaching and supervising various camper activities during the day, and sorting and distributing mail.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Cognitive Studies

Activities and Societies: Concert Choir, Vanderbilt Off BroadwayMajor in Cognitive studies through the Peabody College of Education, Minor.

Japanese Intensive Language & Culture

4 month long intensive language and culture study abroad with CET Academic Programs during the spring of 2012.