SUMMARY
A highly motivated, resourceful, entrepreneur with the desire to continue growing and achieving new skills while taking on new roles and obligations. Excellent in adapting to new challenges, organizing, relating to people and getting things done. Fluent in Spanish and has an unquenchable love for traveling and learning new cultures.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
· Has worked often with Adobe Software (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign)
· Experienced teacher and public speaker
· Relational, optimistic, and energetic
· Detail oriented and multi-tasker
· Self-motivated and proactive
· Demonstrated leader
· Works well in groups as well as individually
· Customer focused
EXPERIENCE
LEO Events, Envents Myrtle Beach, SC
Dec 2014 – present
Event Service Manager and Photographer
· Worked part-time in association with large corporations on a contract basis to provide them with complete turnkey services including event design and décor and photography of corporate level events
Teacher: High School / Middle School Spanish, Myrtle Beach & Columbia, SC
Aug 2012 – Jan 2016
Horry County School District & St. Andrew’s Catholic School
Spanish Long-term Substitute & Upper-level Spanish Teacher
· Developed effective, timely classroom management, lesson planning, and motivating skills for kids from different social backgrounds ages 5th-12th grade
· Collaborated with fellow employees developing creative learning projects for the students using technology in the classroom
· Provided lectures, project assignments, tests, and culturally interactive programs
The World Race with Adventures in Missions, Gainesville, GA
Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
Team Finance Head, Translator, & Group Volunteer
· Developed a better understanding for culture-to-culture relationships by living in 11 different countries over the course of 11 months
· Implemented group presentations and public speaking for crowds up to 300 people in Asia, Africa & South America
· Directly handled and managed a budget of$25,000 over 11 months in 11 currencies for my team
· Gained flexibility in demanding work environments and language barriers
· Participated in peer-to-peer mentorship and remote office communication
· Attained skill using social media to communicate a message to large crowds of readers
PALM Photography, Myrtle Beach, SC
May 2010 - present
Owner, Photographer & Business Manager
· Since beginning my own business, I have learned countless business skills including: marketing, customer management, differentiating my work from competition,
· Implemented the use of technology to support my business and attract my target markets
San Vicente School of Languages, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
March – June 2011
English Teacher Volunteer
· Learned the skills needed to teach English to classrooms of adults and individually to young children
· Taught English grammar, vocabulary and conversational practice
Ron Meeks Consulting, Myrtle Beach, SC
Summer 2011
Researcher in Understanding Leadership (Internship)
· Researched the different meanings of leadership for various cultures
· Authored reports on what teenagers from these researched cultures expect from leaders around them
· Viewed the process of analyzing a company, its marketing scheme and its top leaders to help create a better company, scheme and leadership team overall
Mission Work, various global locations
Summers, 2004-present
Volunteer Teacher / Construction / Translator
· Traveled to various places around the globe in which I acquired the skills of a volunteer worker and site-leader management traits
· Worked in service areas including: construction and repair, day cares for children and the elderly, classrooms and education of all subject fields, sports programs, hospital care for the mentally handicapped, orphanage management
· Led and directed high school and middle school students in multiple countries and situations for the betterment of those benefiting and those involved
Ocean View Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach, SC
Aug 2005 - present
Teacher, Actress, Singer, Youth Leader, and Volunteer
· Led Bible studies for students of a wide range of ages
· Creatively taught lessons through acting and singing to help the youth learn in an interesting manner
· Developed leadership skills through chaperoning trips, leading studies, and public speaking
Liberty Steakhouse and Brewery, Myrtle Beach, SC
July 2008 - Aug 2011
Waitress / food runner
· Learned how to communicate properly with the public
· Learned how to work in a hectically rushed environment; developing the skills to be quick and efficient in tightly timed situations
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Language and International Trade, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Aug 2008 – May 2012
Emphasis: Spanish and Tourism GPA: 3.43 Cum Laude
Study Abroad: Quito, Ecuador (Summer 2010)
Study Abroad: Alicante, Spain (Spring Semester 2011)
CERTIFICATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PACE Eligible; CPR Certified; Graduate Cum Laude from Clemson University; Charter member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Historian 2009, 2010; President and Dean’s List 2008-2012; The National Society of Collegiate Scholars; TAPS Yearbook, Photographer 2010, Photography Editor 2011-12; Finalist for Spiro Institute Entrepreneur of the Year 2012; First place Award of Recognition from the Printing Industries of America 2011; Alum F.J. Jervey Scholarship; Dr. BF & BM Emanuel Scholarship; Palmetto Fellows Scholarship