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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
Summary

Experienced in working abroad and in nontraditional work environments. Effective trainer and communicator in both English and Spanish.

Highlights
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • New Business Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • International Business
  • Staff training
  • Problem solver
Accomplishments

Business Development

  • Successfully developed and expanded Cooperative in Costa Rica
  • Tripled revenue of two different small businesses

Training

  • Trained 30 women in Spanish on the importance of teamwork
  • Trained individuals on basic business practices and computer competency
Experience
03/2015 to 02/2016
Community Economic Development VolunteerPeace Corps - Costa Rica
  • Advised and trained a group of 40 women on basic business practices and teamwork
  • Assisted in the development and execution of the creation of a Cooperative
  • Assisted in 8 women applying for, receiving, and managing government grants
  • Tutored 4 women in the process of getting their High School degrees
06/2014 to 08/2014
Field ManagerEnvironment Illinois - Chicago, IL
  • Managed a team of 3-6 people in the field
  • Trained over 10 new people
  • Handled large sums of monetary donations
  • Raised over $600 a week individually and $2,500 as a team
06/2013 to 08/2013
Marketing InternGoRooster Travel Agency - Querétaro, Mexico
  • Created and executed a marketing plan for the startup GoRooster
  • Researched the target market and different business growth
  • Met with suppliers and made influential business decisions
  • Marketed GoRooster at a large international event
  • Learned how business is conducted in Mexico compared to other countries
Education
2014
Bachelor of Science: International BusinessIllinois State University - Normal, IL, USA
  • Concentration in Marketing
  • Minor in Spanish
2013
Summer Program: Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsTecnológico de Monterrey - Santiago de Querétaro , Querétaro, Mexico
2012
Spring Semester: Spanish Language and LiteratureUniversidad de Granada - Granada, Andalucía , Spain
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Peace Corps
  • Environment Illinois
  • GoRooster Travel Agency

School Attended

  • Illinois State University
  • Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Universidad de Granada

Job Titles Held:

  • Community Economic Development Volunteer
  • Field Manager
  • Marketing Intern

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : International Business
    Summer Program : Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Spring Semester : Spanish Language and Literature

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