Experience

Journey Mexico
• Mexico
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Operations

  • Jun 2018 - Present


COMEXUS Fulbright-García Robles

• Mexico
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer –Private Sector, Scholar & Alumni Programs

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  At the Fulbright Commission in Mexico, I managed day-to-day operations of 4 annual grant programs for up to 40 Mexican & US participants including coordinating promotion, host company and grantee recruitment, training, travel, evaluation, budgeting, & expansion. I also oversaw the modification & expansion of the Mexican Fulbright alumni association from a national to state/regional model including managing election process & strategic community engagement plans. Finally, I cultivate & maintain relations with private sector companies, NGOs, & US/Mexican government partners.

• Program Officer - Teacher Programs

  • Apr 2013 - Nov 2016

  At the Fulbright Commission in Mexico, I managed day-to-day operations of 5 grant programs for up to 70 Mexican and US teacher participants including supervising 4 grantee mentors and assistant. Collaborating with a variety of departments, I coordinated promotion, recruitment, training, placements, travel, evaluation and budgeting. Working with partners and stakeholders in both the U.S. and Mexico, I have also planned, organized and led dynamic orientations, regional mid-year reunion for grantees in Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, and an annual series of culture events.



EducationUSA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Educational Advising Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  I assisted the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) with programming for Educational Advisers in Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean I assisted the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) with programming for Educational Advisers in Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean



University of Southern California - Office of International Services

• J-1 Program Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  I supported USC department facilitators and foreign scholars through J-1 visa process. I supported USC department facilitators and foreign scholars through J-1 visa process.



Donor Services Group

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Supervisor/Fundraiser

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  I managed daily calling operations by assigning up to 80 fundraisers on up to 15 campaigns in order to achieve performance while maintaining efficiency and profitability. I also coached fundraising skills and organizational information in both group and individual settings with an eye to develop leaders for promotion while identifying individuals struggling and developing plan to achieve performance. I managed daily calling operations by assigning up to 80 fundraisers on up to 15 campaigns in order to achieve performance while maintaining efficiency and profitability. I also coached fundraising skills and organizational information in both group and individual settings with an eye to develop leaders for promotion while identifying individuals struggling and developing plan to achieve performance.



Hult International Business School (EF Education First)

• Associate Director of Recruitment, Western North America

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

  At Hult, I planned, opened, and maintained the first West Coast Recruitment Office. By identifying and engaging potential leads and supporting them through the application, financial aid, visa and relocation processes, I boosted enrollment from Western North America. I also raised lead generation by 200% by developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan including strategic alliances, e-mail marketing, social media, information sessions, and coordinating with Telesales team on scripting.



EF Education First

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Student Services

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  I coordinated the opening of a new campus, 2 residences, and host family program at the new Los Angeles school based in Redondo Beach. I also managed day-to-day operations of administrative, housing, and activities departments including supervising 6 full-time and paraprofessional staff at residential English language school with nearly 500 students from 50+ countries.

• Information and Operations Coordinator

  • May 2004 - Aug 2006

  I supported 11 North American schools with day-to-day operations through administrative training, logistics and supply coordination, and immigration and insurance policy formulation. I also facilitated communication between schools and 49 international sales offices though internal marketing and staff training trips visiting up to 7 cities in 6 days.

• Administrative Coordinator/PDSO

  • May 2003 - Apr 2004

  I managed course and accommodation reservations and communicated availability to operations and international sales offices. I also interpreted immigration regulations in order to advise and educate international students regarding student-visa status. Previously, I worked as both an administrative assistant and resident advisor from August, 2002 until April, 2003.