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Florence Area, Italy

Assist with client communication and research in support of cases of dual Italian citizenship via descentExplain and interpret American documentation and Italian legal procedures to clients recuperating derivative Italian citizenship.Got Italian heritage? See http://www.capecchilegal.com/ and send us a note!

Florence Area, Italy

Provided clearly written lifestyle content for clients in Italy, the U.S., Mexico, and more. Specialized in easygoing communication style and high client satisfaction.Completed creative assignments on short deadlines. Sample links on sharpmonica.com.

Florence, Italy - Chapel Hill, Nc

Terra Dotta provides enterprise application software to almost 600 institutions worldwide. This adaptable enterprise software extends across Study Abroad, Mobility, Risk Management, ESL programs, and International Student and Scholar Services offices. www.terradotta.com- Created and supported end-user documentation and training materials for internal and external clients: written, webinars, training tailored to individual clients.- Contributed subject matter expertise to support development of SEVIS interface as member of dynamic development team including product engineers, software developers, business analysts, and technical writers.- Led quality assurance team (2015-2019) to test and report on newly developed software features and functionality, liaising closely with testers globally.- Contributed to ongoing sales and marketing initiatives in support of national ISSS market.- Attended professional conferences, chairing and contributing to session panels on topics relevant to tech and ISSS.- Oversaw ISSS working groups comprised of members from U.S. institutions of higher education to collaboratively drive product development and testing.- Liaised with SEVP officials, NAFSA, and others to ensure product compliance.

Norman, Ok

Developed office of International Student Services at the University of Oklahoma as pacesetter model for ISS offices nationwide, implementing processes, best practices, and procedures to support a population of 2,500 active F/J international student SEVIS recordsSupported and developed staff of twelve (seven advisers, staff assistant, four or more student assistants), increasing FTE staff size from 2.5 FTE to 10 FTE from 2009-2013Managed end-user batching SEVIS software functionality (ISSM) for office, including integration with homegrown SIS until 2009, and migration to campus adoption of Banner by Ellucian in 2009Created and sourced renewable revenue streams to fund strategic new services (e.g., sponsored student program support, J-1 international student intern program), along with office needs and programs Successfully advocated for new, specialized advising positions located within administrative unit (international student intern coordinator, sponsored student programs coordinator, international admissions assistant, intensive English program advisor)Researched immigration regulations to support and resolve international student benefitsCrafted and implemented consistent internal campus policies to provide international students with maximum allowable benefits Provided data, resources, and staff for campus-wide global international recruiting activitiesRO (Responsible Officer) for J-1 Exchange Visitor programs PDSO (Primary Designated School Official)Campus-wide resource for immigration issues and questions related to study in the US and student visasCompleted academic year on secondment with the University of Oklahoma at OU in Arezzo, teaching a course on contemporary Italian immigration and providing onsite mentoring and programming, while managing staff remotely (2012-2013).

Norman, Ok

Significant career transition from private sector to higher education made possible by leveraging language, teaching, and cross-cultural communication skillsRoutinely received outstanding performance evaluations from studentsTaught all aspects of immersion-based introductory Spanish courseAssessed and graded student performance based on consistent program criteriaManaged two five-hour course sections per semester, 24+ students per class

Norman, Ok - Chapel Hill, Nc

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for federal immigration regulations and ISSS office workflow with growing software enterpriseCollaborated with full-time staff to develop proprietary software for International Student and Scholar Services offices, including web pages, student application materials, questionnaires, learning content, and moreHelped draft and script documentation for demonstrations for potential clients Provided real-life advising and regulatory examples to convey value of software to clients

Bellevue, Wa

Managed growing caseload of (from 125 to 300+) US-based employees for US subsidiary of Deutsche TelekomCoordinated creation and submission of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions with outside legal counsel for new and continuing employees (H-1B, L, TN, E, O, and more)- In collaboration with outside counsel, explained complex federal immigration regulations for employees, recruiters, and managersFocused on employee support by planning and executing offsite "town hall" meetings with foreign national employees and immigration counsel across the country for employees and hiring managersIn collaboration with outside counsel, evaluated F-1 student visa holders for OPT (Optional Practical Training)/CPT (Curricular Practical Training) authorization prior to hireDeveloped and coordinated J-1 intern program for Deutsche Telekom trainees from Germany, including activity planning and EV program evaluationCo-founded working group for Seattle-area immigration professionals that continues to meet and network

Redmond, Wa

Member of editorial team publishing technical documentation for advanced IT professionals deploying Microsoft Windows in medium to large enterprisesDeveloped and edited technical chapters from planning through productionCollaborated with a diverse team of stakeholders, including writers, editors, developers, program managers, and production specialists

New York, Ny

Determined US nonimmigrant visa eligibility for foreign national employees, recruiters, and hiring managersLiaised with counsel, employees, managers to resolve visa status issues and questions related to US immigration law and employmentDrafted NIV petitions for employees of DeutscheBank and other corporations (e.g., Praxair, Morgan Stanley)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Managed nonprofit caseload of 100 primarily Spanish-speaking clients for family-based visa petitions, adjustments, political asylum, naturalization, waivers, and moreInterpreted federal immigration statutes and case law in collaboration with staff attorneys Transcribed clients’ spoken Spanish into written English affidavits for submission with INS applicationsAccompanied staff attorneys to immigration court to assist with client docketCoordinated statewide ESL and citizenship classes for Department of Justice grant programAbstracted monthly, quarterly, and annual client statistics for department

Ma, Spanish Literature

Activities and Societies: Completed degree while working full-time.Concentration in medieval Spanish literature.

Lettres Modernes

Activities and Societies: Reciprocal exchange student through University of Oklahoma-Utrecht program. Mainstreamed into graduate.

Ba Summa Cum Laude, Letters And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Chair-OU Speakers Bureau, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List, Student Congress, Cortez A.M. Ewing Fellow in US Senate.

Diploma, Humanities

Activities and Societies: Honor Society, Yearbook, Student Council, Spanish Club.Student Council, Spanish Club, NHS.

Completion Certificate, Italian Language And Literature

Italian language, literature, and culture class.