Experience

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  International Studies Abroad (ISA)

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Program Manager, Europe & UK

    • Mar 2021 - Present
    • Austin, Texas, United States

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  Ortega Elementary School

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • PTA Executive Board Member

    • Sep 2017 - May 2021
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Leader of PTA efforts at Title 1 school. Create agendas, orchestrate board and school-wide meetings, secure community support and partnerships, communicate with administration and parents. 281 student enrollment, 50 staff. Grant research, writer and recipient. Responsible for grant oversight and facilitation. Initiate fundraising, document and report financial transactions, facilitate purchasing, manage $2000 budget.

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  International Studies Abroad (ISA)

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Program Manager

    • Aug 2006 - May 2012
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Manager of student enrollment and admissions. Led teams of local and abroad staff. Emergency and crisis management training with ‘on-call’ duties. Managed budgets and student accounts. Processed scholarships and financial aid. Collaborator of academic schedules, program itineraries and cultural activities. Senior programs advisor to students, guardians, home and host universities. Confidently coordinated and hosted program orientations. Website and catalog content writer, designer and editor. Administrator and processor of program evaluations and reports. Procured and assigned student housing. Active study abroad representation, engagement and recruitment throughout NAFSA Region V. Reliable and independent business traveler. Efficiently worked under strict deadlines and high-pressure situations. Strong organizational skills. Ability to coordinate, confirm and execute a full calendar. Detailed data entry. Skillfully and individually led a cohort of students (13) on a London summer program, providing a culturally and academic immersive and engaging abroad experience. Multiple positions held demonstrating career advancement: University Relations Representative, Site Specialist, Resident Director, Programs Manager

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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Local Coordinator

    • Mar 2006 - Sep 2006
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Interviewed and secured host families for incoming international exchange students. Conducted orientation events in New York City. Organized supervisory meetings and social activities. Engaged with and provided support and guidance for exchange students and their host families.

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  The George Washington University

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Study Abroad Research Intern

    • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Worked directly with the GW International Education Program and Office for Study abroad to write and edit a scholarly research project. Followed strict data entry guidelines and time sensitive deadlines. Presented research outcomes found among students, programs and characteristics of study abroad. Measured individuals on the IDI scale (Intercultural Development Inventory) and tabulated data through SPSS software. Internship for graduate credit.

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  Georgetown University

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Resource Center Intern

    • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Study abroad student advisor working to support Overseas Studies Advisors to disseminate program specific information. Managed the Resource Center. Co-planned and attended advisor training sessions. Active involvement in study abroad outreach efforts. Internship for graduate course credit.

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  AMIDEAST

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Fulbright Foreign Student Program Intern

    • Sep 2004 - Oct 2005
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Intern within the Israeli-Arab Washington DC Scholarship Program of the Fulbright division. Aided in the establishment and implementation of the inaugural Middle East Partnership Initiative U.S. Business Internship Program (MEPI BIP) cohort. Networked with higher education institutions across the country to place Fulbright scholars. Assisted in the facilitation and presentation of Fulbright workshops and U.S. Department of State events. Editor of BIP News, online newsletter for MEPI BIP participants. Clearly and reliably communicated with program scholars. Internship for graduate credit.