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objective

 

multilingual, driven and highly-organized professional exploring opportunities in the non-profit sector where exceptional research, program/project administration, and leadership expertise will provide immediate results to a progressive organization.

 

key qualifications

 

• fluent in english and spanish with intermediate skills in italian and catalan.

         extremely versatile; quickly adapts to new roles, responsibilities, tasks, cultures, and environments.

         keen interests in international development, education, health policy, and human rights. 

         excellent blend of organizational, administrative, interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills.

         equally efficient and productive working autonomously or in a collaborative setting.

         proficiency in microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), and adobe applications.

         continuously seeks out new and effective ways to streamline administrative processes and procedures.

 

professional experience

 

auxiliar de conversaci n in colegio montserratina, viladecans (barcelona) spain, 2007 to 2008

english instructional assistant

         proactively played a key role in developing and administering new curriculum for 350-student public school.

         instructed and prepared 6^th grade student for regional speaking contest resulting in ranking as a semi-finalist.

         exhibited exemplary flexibility in working with groups of students ranging in age from 3 to 12.

 

institut eruopeu d idiomes, barcelona, spain, 2008

private tutor

         tutored spanish-speaking business executive in preparation for international business conference.

         prepared and led high school student to pass university language fluency admission exam with honors.

         applied dynamic teaching abilities to assist and guide elementary school student in achieving private school s highest level standing in english.   

 

gwu lerner health and wellness center, washington, dc, 2006 to 2007

receptionist and equipment desk manager

         demonstrated first-rate interpersonal skills in responding to member inquiries and answering telephone calls.

         maintained equipment inventory files and managed correspondence. 

 

jacobs and associates, rockville, md, richard d. gorski, esquire, bethlehem, pa, 2002 to 2005

legal assistant / secretary

         conducted extensive legal research for intellectual property law cases and exercised superior organizational strengths to maintain case files for real estate and escrow transactions as well as malpractice suits.

         performed transcription during depositions, and facilitated communication with opposing counsel and clients. 

         skillfully managed, maintained, and tracked calendar of appointments and court dates. 

 

education

 

the george washington university, washington, dc, graduated cum laude (3.5 gpa) 2007

bachelor of arts, dual major: international affairs (conflict and security studies); spanish language & literature

• recipient of elliott school of international affairs special honors

 

spanish and hispanic american literature (semester abroad), universitat de barcelona, barcelona, spain, 2006

 

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hiring agent name

title

human rights watch

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the associate position that is currently available.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

in addition to significant clerical experience, i bring to you fluency in spanish and english, outstanding skills in office reception, and an exemplary blend of talents in client relations, maintaining files and databases, preparing reports and documents, and quickly mastering new software applications. to complement these qualifications, i offer polished organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills which are paramount in an administrative role.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated and detail-driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, resourcefulness, and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to human rights watch, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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