Professional Experience
Work Expereince
Brandeis University
International Coordinator
2012-2014
Position title change from Application Coordinator to International Coordinator in June 2013 to better reflect essential functions of position; received Meets Expectations grade on all performance functions of 2012-2013 Annual Performance Evaluation, with Exceeds Expectations grade in Attendance and Dependability; received Meets Expectations grade on all performance functions of 2013-2014 Annual Performance Evaluation, with Exceeds Expectations grade in Job knowledge, skills and expertise, Collaboration and service orientation, and Attendance and dependability.
* Primary application liaison for international applicants: initiated/responded to over 750 application inquiries weekly resulting in 23% increase in international applications in 2013-2014 and increases in total matriculated international students from 15% in 2012-2013 to 18% in 2013-2014 and 22% for 2014-2015;
* Instituted updated data and communication tracking procedures for I-20 issuance; system produced efficient issuance of over 250 form I-20s and DS-2019s for F-1 and J-1 Visa type students in 2013-2014; presented and advised ISSO office and four graduate schools on system implementation;
* Oversaw coordination of all international student visiting programs, including “Brazil Science Without Boarders” program;
* Directed two hiring searches; chaired seat on six additional hiring searches;
* Administered the training and supervision of temporary receptionist and 10 student workers;
* Maintained and monitored the most applications (3030 applications) in team of five with the fewest incomplete applications (52) in 2013-2014;
* Audited international and domestic financial documentation for admissions committee;
* Responsible for downloading ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IB and AP test scores and ensuring data’s integrity;
* Coordinated the processing of all mail and faxes and all credential upload into system;
* Conducted preliminary transcript review for domestic and international applicants;
* Ran appropriate scripts for letter generation and managed all logistics for 1000+ incoming and outgoing international time-sensitive mailings.
Lyft
Driver
2013-2014
* Worked 15-20 hours weekly coordinating and offering pre-arranged peer-to-peer transportation;
* Lyft metrics: 100% reliability rating, 98% ride acceptance and 4.9/5.0 customer approval rating.
Lesley University
Operations Coordinator
2012
* Created applicant’s files from credentials received via mail and electronic channels;
* Updated and processed admission decisions; prepared and distributed paperwork for Admissions Committee;
* Generated and sent all mail.
Boston University
Staff Assistant
2011
* Received documentation for applications via mail and electronic channels;
* Constructed 9,000 full applications using software; delivered finished applications to 24 corresponding departments
* Maintained pristine electronic and paper database of all applicants as part 11-member team in fast-paced enviornment
The JET Program
Assistant Language Teacher
2009-2011
Received “A” grade on all performance functions of 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Performance Evaluation.
* Successfully directed town's Elementary School foreign language program, working in over 10 offices as only Non-Japanese contacted administer;
* Developed comprehensive trimester curriculum for grades 1-6 focusing on both textbook and American cultural coursework;
* Spearheaded Junior High School “Speak English” campaign resulting in 20% improvement in marks on English aptitude tests;
* Developed quarter-based curriculum for elementary-, beginner- and advanced-level adult English classes, teaching 120 classes yearly;
* Supported Junior High School English classes at three schools; directed basketball practice and oversaw English club;
* Trained four foreign-born volunteer staff to facilitate adult English class; accessed performance and provided official feedback;
* Counseled Nanae Governmental Delegates on cultural and linguistic differences before trip to Sister-City (Concord, MA)
* Organized fundraiser and clothing drive benefitting victims of Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami, raising over 126,450¥ (compliments of South-West Hokkaido's foreigner community)
* Led preliminary interviews and furnished advice to town government for the hiring and reappointing of three English-speaking positions for the Department of International Relations and town tourism industry