MASTERS OF SCIENCE May 2009 - Dec. 2010 // GPA - 4.0
BACHELOR OF ARTS My passion for international education began after taking part in three different life-changing overseas study experiences in Spain (1.5 years) and Chile (6 months). Upon returning back to the US, I began my first full-time position in the field as a Program Coordinator at UAlbany. In this role, I quickly realized the disparity that exists between the outstanding overseas opportunities and the institutional marketing shortfalls that keep students from exploring them. My goal over the past 2.5 years has been to match the best current marketing practices with robust international programming, using team-based initiatives that allow for maximum impact (while being mindful of existing institutional frameworks and constraints).
Proficient with a vast array of computer programs, concepts, and technologies, including: Microsoft: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher; PeopleSoft; Terra Dotta Software; AngularJS; RedDot; Adobe: DreamWeaver, Photoshop, ImageReady & Illustrator; Google: Sites, Docs, & Picasa; Prezi; all major social media platforms
Aug. 2005 - May 2009 // GPA - 3.64
PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN Jul. 2012 - Present
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY - ALBANY, NY Masters in Science in Secondary Education (Dual teaching certification in New York State - Social Studies & Spanish) UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY - ALBANY, NY Bachelors of Arts in US History (Minors in Spanish, Education).
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION - Administered and developed thirty-five unique overseas study abroad programs with top-ranked institutions in thirteen different countries (including Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Argentina, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Peru, and more) - Implemented radical changes for a holistic and modern marketing strategy, making use of cutting edge technologies and design practices (i.e., new: flyer templates, trade show setups & displays, tablet use for capturing leads and targeted outreach, quarterly e-newsletters, website analytics, etc.) - Initiated and managed the development of new study abroad websites for both UAlbany & the State University of New York, working with a wide variety of companies, departments, and organizations to ensure successful project facilitation
OTHER POSITIONS HELD Sep. 2003 - Jul. 2012
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Business English Teacher; The Santiago Times (Chile) - Reporter; Albany High School (Albany, NY) - Student Teacher; Camp Hickory Hill (Varysburg, NY) - Program Director; WCDB 90.9FM (Albany) - Events Director / Metal Director
English (native), Spanish (fluent), and Portuguese (advanced)