Thursday, December 18, 2008
Curriculum Vitae
--Tertiary Education--
- Master in Humanitarian Action (NOHA) at Deusto University, Spain (pending)
- Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, International House, Bangkok, 2008
- Certificate of Postgraduate Studies in Arts – Specializing in Asian Studies, Monash University, Melbourne, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts (double major: Philosophy and Linguistics, minor: Literature) at Monash University, Melbourne, 2006
--Work Experience--
Language and Education:
- Private English teacher 2008
- Private Finnish teacher 2007-2008
- English tutor and mentor at Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning, 2007
- Tutor and mentor at Collingwood Homework Club, 2007
- National publications officer and editor-in-chief for NLC-Link, NLC 2005-6
- Thai to English verbal translation, iHR Asia, Bangkok, December 2006
- Finnish language translation and voice recording, Melbourne, 2005
- Editor-in-chief for a student publication at Monash University, 2004
Representation:
- General committee, Monash University Internat’l Students Services, 2004
- State convenor for NLC, an international student organisation, 2004-5
- Freelance promotions work through agent, Bangkok, 2003-4
- Club organiser and promoter, Helsinki, 2001-2
- Freelance MC and hosting work, Bangkok, Thailand, from 1999
- Various modelling work through agents in Bangkok and Melbourne
Other:
- Full-time nanny, 1999-2000
- Office assistant at a graphics and design company, Finland, 1999
- 8 years waitress and bartender experience in various countries, 1999 – 2007
--Languages--
-First Language: English
-Fluency in Thai (oral), Finnish (oral and written)
-Intermediate level in Spanish (oral and written)
-Some words in French and Russian
--Key Attributes & Life Experience--
- Articulate and experienced public speaker – I’ve always shown an interest in public oration.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills – This has been necessary in a bi-cultural, tri-lingual household.
- Fast learner and adaptable – My formative years were spent mostly in Ethiopia, Zambia, Kazakhstan and Vietnam.
- Creative and resourceful – Growing up surrounded by different cultures and customs has broken down many barriers and allowed me to think outside the box.
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