Description
As a recent double major graduate many would think I don’t have time to think about my animal of preference. However, I’ve managed to put the romance novels, Electronic Dance music and Track and Field meets aside. All to create the idea of how the okapi represents much of who I am and my life interests
. A misconception about the okapi is that it’s a hybrid. However, it’s a pure breed. When people see me they have a hard time defining my ethnicity. Some say I’m Caucasian or Asian but like the okapi I’m not a mixture of different ethnicities. All of my family members originated in Mexico, leading to my fluency in Spanish and English. The okapi species has traveled the world due to speculations on its existence. My travels have been for leisure and internships but nonetheless. During my times abroad I became highly interested in cross-cultural communication. Although it doesn’t seem to connect to the okapi, it actually relates to it. In that if the okapi were a hybrid it would be intriguing to research how the species having nothing in common were able to communicate and come about the creation. Cross-cultural communication is of high interest to me. During an internship I communicated with a variety of clients, whom didn’t speak Spanish or English. Moments when communication issues arise due to languages barriers I find myself in a tough situations, but it’s these situations that bring excitement and the best out of me. I am a detail-oriented perfectionist that can manage many tasks at once. Yet under these circumstances I become a quicker innovator, more persistent and diligent. There is no time to be shy about the situation. I’ve done some of the most abrupt things to successfully get my message across while using non-verbal communication and my knowledge of language. My attraction for the okapi is endless but I’ll leave the other stories for an in person meeting with a future employer.
Skills
- accounting
- banner finance
- cross-cultural communication skills
- event planning
- lesson planning
- lifeguarding
- public relations
- social media
- social networking
- spanish
- translation
- yardi
- yardi voyager
Education
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University of Oregon
- 2011-2014 International Business, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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University of Oregon
- 2011-2014 Spanish Language and Literature, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Experience
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Moss Street Children's Center
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2014-2014
Administrative Assistant
Assisted the director of children’s center with daily tasks.
Responded to emails regarding information about the children’s center and spoke to parents of potential students.
Answered phone calls, arranged meetings, and created check deposits.
Reviewed weekly meal count and prepared for processing by the USDA.
Filing of student and employee files. -
University of Oregon
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2013-2014
Accounting Assistant
Assisted the Head Accountant for Accounts Payable in reviewing all invoices and time sheets.
Review the School of Journalism and Communication accounts.
Process invoices through the university’s Foundation department.
Processed invoices through Banner; an integrated Internet native suite of administrative applications developed specifically for higher education. -
Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
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2013-2013
Camp Counselor
Crafted weekly themed lesson plans, activities, decorations and songs for youth ages 5-10
Collaborated with a staff of 6 to ensure successful management of the camp logistics, promotion of community bonding and proper supervision of youth
Motivated and mentored children on a small group and individual basis in daily checkups and goal setting -
Genessey Management
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2012-2012
Accounting Assistant
Assisted the General Manager for Account Receivable in reviewing all statements.
Reviewed tenant’s accounts.
Processed the monthly rents through the Yardi Voyager software.
Constructed monthly financial reports for property owners.
