Experience

ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Junior University and Career Counsellor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Zurich, Switzerland



The Expat Repat Podcast

• Podcast Host

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Upon repatriating in 2014, I struggled with the transition and noticed a gap in podcast offerings for expats who have returned “home”. So I created the show I was looking for and each episode features a different guest from around the world sharing their story of returning home, the struggles they encountered, and how they dealt with the difficulty.



Paula's Choice Skincare

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Brand Ambassador and Sales

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  Seattle, Washington I support Paula's Choice education, sales and outreach for the Spokane region. Over the past 15-months, I have increased the brand's presence and sales in the Spokane market by 46%! Through my personalized, thoughtful consultations and education, Paula's Choice is becoming the go-to results oriented skincare brand for women in the Spokane region.



Spokane Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Teacher

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2021

  Spokane, Washington While pursuing my credentials as a school counselor, I work as a substitute teacher at all grade levels with Spokane Schools. I have established strong relationships and am a preferred sub with some of the best schools in the district. Guest teaching allows me to connect with a wide array of students from different backgrounds. I enjoy working with students and seeing a variety of classrooms and subject areas.

• Student Support Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Spokane, Washington Area Provide support to students taking online classes through every step of the process, from schedule and graduation planning, registration, credit retrieval, as well as interventions and academic support.



Self employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer and Blogger

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2021

  I built up a significant following on my blog, Swiss Lark, and attracted the attention of larger blogs, such as Apartment Therapy and Cup of Jo, in the form of links and shares. I have done guest posts for a variety of blogs and sites including Momfilter. In addition, I have collaborated with boutique and major brands such as Lamercs*, Zizzz, Elmex, and Minted.



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Beauty Advisor

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

  Spokane, Washington Area I gained valuable experience and provided excellent customer service in cosmetics sales for top brands, including Laura Mercier, Clinique and Chanel.



Montessori School of Duluth

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Administrator

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Following the founders' retirement, I helped conceive of a total re-brand, including a new logo, website and tagline. Day to day, I provided support to the teaching staff and gave tours and promoted the program. I wrote press releases and articles promoting the school's handover for local publications.



Montessori House of Kids

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English-Speaking Montessori Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

  Adliswil, Switzerland Helped to start a bilingual Montessori program and saw massive success in the first year with a peaceful and productive classroom environment, lots of language skills, and Montessori standards. I left following the birth of my daughter in 2011, but was proud of the work I passed onto the new teacher.