Nina BlaettlerRosadaSilva
Deputy Head of Degree Programme at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts- Claim this Profile
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German Full professional proficiency
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Portuguese Full professional proficiency
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Swiss German Professional working proficiency
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Kateryna Savchenko
Having worked with Nina for a period of 6 month, I came to realize how excepcional and inspiring her personality truly is. She is one of the most impressing women whom I've had the pleasure to work with, and she quickly became a role model when it comes to management and leadership. Her ability to lead and motivate co-workers is second to none. Nina processes a rare mix of productivity and ambition setting a great example for the rest of the team, and it shows why everyone loves working with her - no matter where they fall on the org. chart. As a manager she is an authentic problem solver and decision maker, the team never felt lost. When it comes to personal traits she is a great colleague and friend. Among her numerous qualities as a manager, she is just as outstanding when it comes to connecting with people. This extends beyond managing to empowering and engaging people around her. If you want to take your business to another level, Nina is the one for you!
Kateryna Savchenko
Having worked with Nina for a period of 6 month, I came to realize how excepcional and inspiring her personality truly is. She is one of the most impressing women whom I've had the pleasure to work with, and she quickly became a role model when it comes to management and leadership. Her ability to lead and motivate co-workers is second to none. Nina processes a rare mix of productivity and ambition setting a great example for the rest of the team, and it shows why everyone loves working with her - no matter where they fall on the org. chart. As a manager she is an authentic problem solver and decision maker, the team never felt lost. When it comes to personal traits she is a great colleague and friend. Among her numerous qualities as a manager, she is just as outstanding when it comes to connecting with people. This extends beyond managing to empowering and engaging people around her. If you want to take your business to another level, Nina is the one for you!
Kateryna Savchenko
Having worked with Nina for a period of 6 month, I came to realize how excepcional and inspiring her personality truly is. She is one of the most impressing women whom I've had the pleasure to work with, and she quickly became a role model when it comes to management and leadership. Her ability to lead and motivate co-workers is second to none. Nina processes a rare mix of productivity and ambition setting a great example for the rest of the team, and it shows why everyone loves working with her - no matter where they fall on the org. chart. As a manager she is an authentic problem solver and decision maker, the team never felt lost. When it comes to personal traits she is a great colleague and friend. Among her numerous qualities as a manager, she is just as outstanding when it comes to connecting with people. This extends beyond managing to empowering and engaging people around her. If you want to take your business to another level, Nina is the one for you!
Kateryna Savchenko
Having worked with Nina for a period of 6 month, I came to realize how excepcional and inspiring her personality truly is. She is one of the most impressing women whom I've had the pleasure to work with, and she quickly became a role model when it comes to management and leadership. Her ability to lead and motivate co-workers is second to none. Nina processes a rare mix of productivity and ambition setting a great example for the rest of the team, and it shows why everyone loves working with her - no matter where they fall on the org. chart. As a manager she is an authentic problem solver and decision maker, the team never felt lost. When it comes to personal traits she is a great colleague and friend. Among her numerous qualities as a manager, she is just as outstanding when it comes to connecting with people. This extends beyond managing to empowering and engaging people around her. If you want to take your business to another level, Nina is the one for you!
Credentials
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Microsoft Teams Essential Training
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Head of Degree Programme
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Sep 2021 - Present
Supporting the head of programme for the Bachelor’s degree in International IT Management, a fully taught in English degree.
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Lecturer of Academic English
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Sep 2018 - Present
Lecturing Academic English at the School of Computer Science at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences
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Foundation for Excellence in Dentistry
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Switzerland
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Founding Board Member
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Jul 2021 - Present
Promoting and managing the Slow Dentistry Global Network worldwide. Promoting and managing the Slow Dentistry Global Network worldwide.
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FREI'S Schulen
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Switzerland
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cambridge Speaking Examiner
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2022
Speaking Examiner for all levels of Cambridge English exams.
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Project Manager and Key Account Manager
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Nov 2018 - Sep 2021
After successfully gaining accreditation as the 9th Authorised Cambridge English Exam Centre in Switzerland in a Project Management role, I am now part of the FREI'S Schulen as Key Account Manager. I am also a fully trained and qualified Cambridge Speaking Examiner for the Centre.
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Slow Dentistry Global Network
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Portugal
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and President
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2021
Slow Dentistry is a global network of dental clinics raising standards in safety, well-being and understanding to patients worldwide. Slow Dentistry is a global network of dental clinics raising standards in safety, well-being and understanding to patients worldwide.
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OneStepCloser GmbH
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Switzerland
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Owner
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May 2017 - Oct 2021
OneStepCloser GmbH is a Swiss based consultancy and advisory service. Project management and delivery in the language field is our area of expertise. OneStepCloser GmbH is a Swiss based consultancy and advisory service. Project management and delivery in the language field is our area of expertise.
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Nina and Paul's Place
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Faro Area, Portugal
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Owner and Manager
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
Located on the outskirts of the city of Faro in the Algarve, Portugal. We purchased the property and business with the intention of starting a new life in the sun, and operated it as a bed and breakfast for a period of 10 months, after which we returned to Switzerland. The property was finally re-sold three years later. Located on the outskirts of the city of Faro in the Algarve, Portugal. We purchased the property and business with the intention of starting a new life in the sun, and operated it as a bed and breakfast for a period of 10 months, after which we returned to Switzerland. The property was finally re-sold three years later.
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The Language Professionals
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Lucerne, Switzerland
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Owner and Director
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Jun 1998 - Apr 2017
From concept and the company foundation in 1998 to its sale to the Academia Group in April 2017, I drove the success, improvement and excellence that The Language Professionals delivered within the competitive language and learning market. From a 2-man show to a 46 strong delivery and business support team, I was the key driver behind the achievement of Eduqua certification and the driving services within the digital revolution. -Business & Commercial Management Reponsible for translating business vision and mission into a viable customer platform. Analysed business information to gain insight into success and identify areas for improvement. Responsible for client acquisition from establishing key channels to injecting business. Built an extensive professional business network to taget key customer channels. Defined the sales and commercial strategy, brand guidelines and PR strategy. Responsible for all commercial and sales forecasting, budgeting and analysis to actuals. Achieved Eduqua business certification. Business Influences Responsible for company-wide HR, recruitment, talent acquisition and professional development. Shaped and defined the customer experience and after-sales process. Quality assured the delivery of English, German and French language programmes. Delivered corporate and in-company events; coordinated the full project and event lifecycle. Training Management Responsible for establishing the platforms to position the company as a Top-5 language provider. Established growth to maximize training delivery to 350-400 students per semester. Coordinated the delivery of 38 Language Teachers to meet the needs of students. Shaped the assessment process; led on needs analysis and course design. The company was sold because the owner (me) wanted to do something different for the remaining years of her professional life, namely, go and live in the sun ( which we did).
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White Clinic
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Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Consulting Manager
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
Leveraging extensive skill in shaping business performance, I was injected to provide a full analysis of business performance and rebranding of strategies and business culture to achieve significant performance uplift to a VIP client base. From Risk and Swot analysis to building commercial performance, I achieved significant change through delivering key initiatives and projects. Delievered change programmes to transform the organisational structure of the clinic leadership. Analysed and implemented a cultural change to achieve improvements in employee relations and engagement. Improved marketing approaches to commercial strategy and achieved key cost savings for improved financials. Consulted to implement strength within recruitment processes and to build stronger, engaged teams. Provided business analysis to improve produtivity, performance, resource, stock and quality controls.
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Lisbon Sename 2015
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Lisbon Area, Portugal
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Head of Organising Committtee
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May 2015 - Oct 2015
Responsible for providing enhanced event consultancy and leadership to take a concept through to successful delivery. I was a core member of a 3-strong team who managed the full event lifecycle of the South Europe North Africa and Middle East (SENAME) Implantology and Modern Dentistry Congress from 17th-19th September 2015 in Estoril, Portugal. Responsible for crafting visionary concept with a focus on professional, innovative, engaging event delivery. Planned event timelines, keynote speakers, contributors, commercial aspects and secured sponsors. Drove marketing and brand awareness, established website and social marketing strategies. Secured licences, registrations and met the needs of keynote speakers from a logistical and travel aspect. Responsible for managing the event budget, reconciled invoices and led acounting for the event. Secured and mentored the event volunteer and delivry teams; shaped attendee experience. Led event execution for a successful, 500-attendee and 50 exhibitor conference and event.
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Pädagogische Hochschule Zentralschweiz (Campus Goldau)
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Goldau, Schwyz
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English Language Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
Delivering English language courses at B2 and C1 levels, I was specialised in advanced delivery for diploma level qualification success for university students. Delivering English language courses at B2 and C1 levels, I was specialised in advanced delivery for diploma level qualification success for university students.
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Small World Sprachaufenthalte
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Luzern, Switzerland
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Business Co-Owner
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Sep 2008 - May 2012
Investing in an innovative concept and language delivery platform, I provided enhanced business consultancy and business development to improve the commercial performance of the company. From travelling worldwide to establish the partnerships, relationships and communicate platforms required for international delivery, I also injected new approaches to marketing, language and training delivery and commercial strategy. Specialised in etablishing the international partnerships to achieve scholastic delivery within diverse locations. Re-imagined the business plan to achieve extenisve language and service expansion for VIP client bases. Transformed marketing strategy and delivery to achieve key commercial wins and new client relationships. A key lead in representing company interests within international trade fairs and conferences.
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University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
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France
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cambridge Speaking Examiner and Team Leader
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Jan 1998 - Jun 2009
I was a Cambridge speaking examiners for all levels, as well as Team Leader of a team of 16 examiners for the canton of Aargau team, part of the Bern Centre, which closed down in April 2019. My position as team leader required training, development, and quality control of my team of examiners on an annual basis in line with Cambridge ESOL requirements. I was a Cambridge speaking examiners for all levels, as well as Team Leader of a team of 16 examiners for the canton of Aargau team, part of the Bern Centre, which closed down in April 2019. My position as team leader required training, development, and quality control of my team of examiners on an annual basis in line with Cambridge ESOL requirements.
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Eurocentres Victoria, London
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London, England, United Kingdom
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English Teacher
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Aug 1992 - Dec 1995
Delivering English language courses at all levels to students from all nations, I specialised in advanced delivery including Proficiency, CAE and First Certificate 3-month examination preparation courses. From sector-specific language development to general language delivery, I was also responsible for building the English language programme to achieve quality standards on ELT approaches. Delivering English language courses at all levels to students from all nations, I specialised in advanced delivery including Proficiency, CAE and First Certificate 3-month examination preparation courses. From sector-specific language development to general language delivery, I was also responsible for building the English language programme to achieve quality standards on ELT approaches.
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Education
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1988 - 1989
Sheffield Hallam University
Licenciate in TESOL Trinity College of London, TESOL -
1990 - 1994
Birkbeck College, University of London
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St Giles College, Highgate, London
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1979 - 1982
Kloof High School, Kloof, South Africa
Reached Standard 11, then emigrated to Portugal with family, Matric -
Lancaster University
Master of Arts - MA, English Language Testing and Assessment -
1982 - 1984
St Julian's School
A levels, Maths, English, History
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