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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
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A very motivated
person with strong record keeping,
communication and problem-solving skills
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Advanced oral and
written communication skills
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Reliable and
punctual
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Perform well in a
group environment as well as autonomously
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficiency in:
Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and FrontPage),
Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML
Languages: Fluent
in English, Russian, Romanian, Moldavian, and Spanish. Advanced
knowledge of German, French and Ukrainian. Beginner Mandarin.
EDUCATION
2008 - 2009 –
University of Hong Kong (Exchange Program)
Major: Public
Administration and Modern Languages
Courseworks:
Analysis and problem-solving of Hong Kong public policies,
Translation work in Spanish-English, Independent research work
on
Sino-European
foreign policy relations.
2004 – 2009
University of Toronto (Honorary Bachelor of Arts)
Major: European
Studies Minors: Spanish and Political Science
Courseworks:
Political Analysis, International History, International
Conflict and Management. International Law. Translation work in
Russian-English. Beginner's Computer Science - learning and
developing pages and programs in Python and HTML.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2009 - Present
Research Analyst Intern
International Affairs Forum (Washington, DC)
Job
Description:
Research and
analyze publications, organizations, articles, op-eds, essays,
and working papers from web and other information sources.
Perform research for CIR interviews, roundtables, and special
reports.
June – Sep. 2008
Communications Intern
Ania-k International (Ottawa, Canada)
Job
Description:
Assistance with
drafting and editing of contracts, statements, memos and
promotional material. Performing scouting for the New Faces
division, as well as assisting in general administrative and
correspondence tasks.
Sep. ‘04 – June
2008 Team Leader
Blue Danube Restaurant and Banquet Hall
Job
Description:
Managed the smooth
operation of events, by coordinating and helping the staff,
while communicating and dealing with customers. Trained new
staff, helped in setting up banquet halls for parties, served
food and beverages.
May – July 2007
Salesperson-Leader
J.B. Marketing and Acquisitions (CydCore)
Job
Description:
Worked in Sales
for Rogers B2P. Set up necessary fixtures, presentation tables
at Wal-Mart,
Future Shop and Staples. Closed sales and performed all the
necessary paperwork. As a Leader performed workshops, training
and retraining
in office every
week.
Sep. ‘06 – May
2007 Brand Ambassador
GoBee Promotions
Job
Description:
Was part of a team
that managed events at assigned locations by setting up
fixtures, creating product awareness and sharing product
knowledge. Kept track of inventory and customer flow.
May
– Sep.
2006 Independent Sales
Rep.
Avon Inc.
Job
Description:
Sold Avon beauty products to
customers across Toronto. Advertised through pamphlets and
catalogues, took and processed orders.
ADDITIONAL
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
In order to finance my University, as well as broaden my
knowledge and experience I have taken on some temporary contract
jobs in recent years.
Elite Model Management (Hong Kong) - Model
ICON
Model Management (Toronto) - Model
Baystar Model
Management (Beijing) - Model
Facio Corp. - Content Developer
Worked remotely from home, editing and inputing content into
specified web
locations
Self-Employed
Teacher/translator.
Teach and tutor
Basic to Advanced level Russian, Romanian to private students
across Toronto.
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
HKU Fair Trade
Organization: Promoting fair trade product and event
awareness
University of
Toronto Woodsworth College: Actively volunteered for
special events and
occasions, such as book sales and fundraising events.
Woodsworth
Athletics: Team member of the Intramural Female Soccer
Team “Wolf Pack”
for 4 consecutive years.
Victoria Park
S.S Student Council: Organized, promoted and ensured
smooth operation
of events such as Parent Nights, art exhibitions and others,
while coordinating a group of 10 or more volunteers for each
event.
References available upon request
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