Jet-setter/American Expat/Trekker

Many years of travel, language, and the unknown 

“A go-getter, risk taker with great determination”

A team player, organized, positive-thinking leader. Great communication skills gained from working in professional environments as well as different cultural lifestyles. Extensive background in adapting to diverse surroundings. Italian Expat experienced in travel, language and culture.

Core Strengths
Communication skills (cultural and verbal)
Time management sensitive
Customer service oriented
Interpersonal and relationship skills
Problem solver

Computer skills: Windows, Mac, iPhoto, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet savvy.

Professional Experience
Health Bridge Fitness Center, Crystal Lake, Illinois May 2008-present

Bodyflow Instructor

• Teach a class with a combination of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates.

Travel Writing Class, Rome, Italy April 20-26 2008 
Teaching Assistant

• Ran errands for teachers, photocopying, made coffee for class
• Purchased tickets for events
• Helped translate from English to Italian, when needed

Cosmotourist GmbH, Munich, Germany December 2007-present
Travel Writer

• Creating Cosmolists of travel information
• Creating Cosmostories of experiences abroad
• Answering question about travel tips

Venere Net Spa, Roma, Italy December 2007-present

• Writing about travel tips
• Creating checklists

Modine Manufacturing, Ringwood, Illinois September 2007-May 2008
Data Entry Specialist

• Filing paperwork for staff
• Creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Using QAD program
• Updating part numbers in QAD
• Organizing filing cabinets

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois March-December 2006
Enrollment Administrative Assistant

• Assisted students with information about enrollment

• Answered incoming calls in a professional manner

• Made appointments for the Counselors and Advisors

• Filed paperwork for staff

• Organized New Student Orientation packets

• Assisted Secretary of Student Services

Motorola, Schaumburg, Illinois January 2004-May 2005

Customer Service Representative

• Answered incoming calls in a professional manner

• Responsible for placing orders

• Assisted customers with knowledge of product information

• Dealt with customer complaints

• Managed a caseload dealing with new membership setups on the Motorola Online website

• Took part in several Motorola training programs for sales and customer service.

Park District, Crystal Lake, Illinois Summer 2002 and 2003

Assistant Dir. of Pee Wee camp and Camp Counselor

Cared for a group of 6 children at a time, ages ranging between 4-5 years old. I assisted with arts and crafts and interacted with parents and peers. The summer of 2002 served as my internship for College, and in the summer of 2003 I was promoted to Assistant director of Pee Wee camp, which reflected my diligent work ethic with the campers and fellow counselors.

Education and Training

BA, Human Services, St. Mary’s University, Winona, MN

• Living and Studying in Italy

  • One semester in Florence, Italy

    • Was an au pair for 8 months in Florence, Italy