Rafael Escobar Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Japan

• Provides support and guidance via online to students from all over the world looking to study in Spain.• Generates and converts leads to partnered schools and universities.• Provides assistance on applying and gaining admissions to universities in Spain.• Manages the online communities in order to generate and covert leads.• Communicates with universities and schools to ensure students applications are processed successfully.• Refers students and clients to appropriate resources related to Spanish visas.• Researches market opportunities in order to increase leads and business opportunities.

Kai, Yamanashi, Japan

•Prepared English language lessons for Japanese elementary students from grades 3 to 6.•Coordinated with the Japanese homeroom teachers in order to carry out activities and integrate them to the lessons.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Performed cycle month-end close processes including preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. • Managed A/P payment functions, including processing of local and international wire transfers• Responsible for processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis• Assisted with monthly and quarterly variance analysis• Responsible for coordinating staff accountants’ responsibilities and tasks to ensure that all day-to-day accounting functions and key deadlines are met

Vancouver, Canada Area

•Processed daily AR transactions on students’ accounts and notified and issued corresponding receipts to students and agencies. •Processed weekly AP transactions for refunds in the student’s accounts and issued to local and international accounts in the form of wire transfers and direct deposits.•Reconciled monthly AP and AR transactions for wire transfers, credit card, cheque, and cash payments. •Managed the issuance of private insurance for new and continuing students on a semesterly basis.•Liaised with different departments within the college and within Simon Fraser University for issues regarding students finances.

Vancouver, Canada Area

•Advised and assisted students in all matters associated with their welfare, including course advising, academic performance, personal issues, and referral services.• Followed-up with students to improve their academic excellence, and experience.•Worked with the Finance team in order to ensure the collection of outstanding accounts from students.•Managed the issuance of medical insurance for new students and extensions for continuing students.•Dealt with any issues involving academic dishonesty by communicating with instructors, meeting with students, investigating the allegations, and submitting appeals to the Student Affairs Manager.•Managed two student volunteer programs of 20 volunteers each which provide IT support to students and raise awareness of important topics to students.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Advised and assisted international students in their personal and educational issues.• Communicated with prospective students and agents in order to increase the student body through email, social media, phone calls, and education fairs.• Updated and maintained the students'​ data up-to-date using the company's ERP.• Processed students' registrations and send necessary documents for visa applications.• Coordinated homestay and dormitory placements and followed up with any issues including changes and extensions. • Managed the student activities and negotiated with vendors for group rates.• Managed the University Transfer Program with existing partners across Canada and the U.S.

Vancouver, Canada

• Promoted engagement opportunities of the Beedie School of Business to international students through social media, workshops, and presentations.• Developed and promoted 12 info sessions about engagement opportunities to current students and alumni while increasing the attendance to 25 students per session.• Presented to 20 agents from all over the world about services that international students benefit from the business faculty in order to support their recruitment efforts.• Successfully managed $1,200 budget assigned for advertising and projects.

Bachelor Of Arts, Asian Studies/Civilization

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Marketing