Experience

Boston College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director, Global Education

  • Sep 2021 - - Saat ini

  -Work closely with the director and associate directors to continuously monitor and improve the effectiveness of processes related to study abroad, including advising, pre-departure and reintegration.-Train and support regional program managers to ensure that they are able to advise outbound study abroad students

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - - Saat ini

  -Recruit, advise and prepare 200 students per year for more than 30 study abroad programs -Direct the McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Program, a selective cohort of 15 students per year that combines study abroad with community service-Organize content and logistics for two yearly student retreats for approximately 20 participants per session-Hire and manage a graduate student worker for 20 hours a week -Oversee the collection and submission of 150 Spanish student visas each academic year-Visit and assess partner institutions in Spain and Latin America to ensure that the services and experiences meet Boston College standards-Work closely with on-site coordinators overseas on day-to-day logistics, manage student emergencies and provide institutional support-Arrange overseas coordinator visits to Boston College campus for ongoing training and in-person meetings to advance the goals of our programs-Support outreach initiatives by representing office at parent orientations, study abroad fairs and student groups-Write and edit Study Abroad Handbook, the manual distributed to students before they depart on their program



Education Abroad Program (EAP), University of California, Santa Barbara

• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Advisor

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  -Aided students in choosing international education destinations in Spain and Latin America that fit their academic interests-Managed social media on Facebook and Twitter to increase the online presence of the Education Abroad Program to alumni and prospective students -Drafted press releases for the general public about notable alumni, new programs and grants and scholarships won by students -Aided students in choosing international education destinations in Spain and Latin America that fit their academic interests-Managed social media on Facebook and Twitter to increase the online presence of the Education Abroad Program to alumni and prospective students -Drafted press releases for the general public about notable alumni, new programs and grants and scholarships won by students



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  -Co-wrote issue paper on Croatia-Serbia relations for incoming Deputy Assistant Secretary, which required coordination and negotiation with U.S. embassies in Zagreb and Belgrade-Aided colleagues through research and inter-office and inter-agency outreach to resolve variety of issues affecting U.S. relations in the Western Balkans in the fields of politics, economics, and consular affairs -Co-wrote issue paper on Croatia-Serbia relations for incoming Deputy Assistant Secretary, which required coordination and negotiation with U.S. embassies in Zagreb and Belgrade-Aided colleagues through research and inter-office and inter-agency outreach to resolve variety of issues affecting U.S. relations in the Western Balkans in the fields of politics, economics, and consular affairs



China Internet Information Center

• Reporting intern

  • Jun 2008 - Agu 2008

  -Wrote and photographed stories about traveling and living in China-Copyedited English articles written for Web site -Wrote and photographed stories about traveling and living in China-Copyedited English articles written for Web site



Linguarama

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English teacher

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  -Taught business English for professionals of all abilities in Barcelona-Adapted lesson plans for the needs of each class -Taught business English for professionals of all abilities in Barcelona-Adapted lesson plans for the needs of each class



Pollard Memorial Library

• Assistant librarian

  • Nov 2003 - Okt 2006

  -Aided patrons in research and locating materials-Translated for Spanish-speaking patrons-Taught city residents classes on basic computer use -Aided patrons in research and locating materials-Translated for Spanish-speaking patrons-Taught city residents classes on basic computer use



Lazarus House Ministries

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

• Education Coordinator

  • Feb 2002 - Des 2002

  -Assisted residents of house for homeless with AIDS in day-to-day activities-Organized AIDS informational activities for residents, translated for Spanish speakers -Assisted residents of house for homeless with AIDS in day-to-day activities-Organized AIDS informational activities for residents, translated for Spanish speakers



Jesuit Volunteer Corps

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case worker and homeless advocate - St. Mary's Center

  • Agu 2000 - Agu 2001

  -Authored various materials about the organization that were distributed to politicians and the community-Aided homeless senior citizens in obtaining permanent housing and locating substance abuse counseling -Authored various materials about the organization that were distributed to politicians and the community-Aided homeless senior citizens in obtaining permanent housing and locating substance abuse counseling