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Education
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Hobbies And Interests
References
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JELENA RISTIC

Peoria,AZ
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JELENA RISTIC

Summary

Highly experienced expert multi-lingual communicator and former College English Instructor seeking a permanent, full-time position and career.


I bring advanced communication, organizational, problem solving and training leadership skills to any role I may be a fit for. I am used to working with complete autonomy while meeting all expectations and deadlines, but also work very well collaboratively and in a team environment. I have 7 years experience with remote work.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

HUMBER COLLEGE

HUMBER COLLEGE ONLINE CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching various English Courses on line on a contract basis such as expository writing, critical thinking/argumentation, business and technical writing across all college programs from Culinary Arts, to Police Foundations.

*** I am seeking to replace this position with permanent full-time employment.

WELLS FARGO

WELLS FARGO - BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH CSR
03.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • CSR class of March 28th, 2022
  • Achievements/Awards: Best Voice, Exellent Quality Scores, Perfect Attendance
  • I learned very quickly and had excellent Medallia and Nexidia ratings with rapidly improving performance metrics to meet targets due to a profound commitment of excellence to both clients and Wells Fargo.

***I left due to my elderly parents in Toronto Canada both becoming extremely ill to care take for them until they could gain assistance and recovered.

KATERINA GIANNAKOPOULOU

COPY WRITER FOR KATERINA GIANNAKOPOULOU
01.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • I wrote several types of copy on an as needed basis for various projects including subtitles, reviews, bios, social media posts, and marketing materials.

DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT MARYLAND
04.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Remote phone based customer service in the provision of Unemployment Benefits for the State of Maryland
  • The main duty was to examine identification documents for fraud and verify addresses.

ENLINE ENGLISH SCHOOL

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/PRIVATE TUTOR
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Teaching ESL curriculum to Russian youth and adults.

VIP KID & IQ BAR
Remote From UK And China

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
01.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Teaching ESL curriculum to Chinese children ages 3-15 on line.

HUMBER COLLEGE

HUMBER COLLEGE IN CLASS INSTRUCTOR
01.2007 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Teaching various English Courses in the classroom such as expository writing, critical thinking/argumentation, business and technical writing including grammar and pronunciation across all college programs from Culinary Arts to Police Foundations.

CORNERSTONE COLLEGE

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
01.2006 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Taught a variety of classes ranging from teaching 8 year old children beginner English to teaching advanced classes and business English to adult learners.

FLIGHT CENTRE

TRAVEL CONSULTANT
01.2006 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Provided assistance to travelers over the phone and in person through Customer Service and Retail Sales of various travel products such as airline tickets, hotel stays, car rentals, group tours and exclusive travel packages.

LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL

PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL
01.2004 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • I was responsible for taking orders over the phone, processing orders and overseeing quality control throughout the entire manufacturing process including, cutting, sewing, finishing and shipping
  • I also created marketing materials and organized trade shows as well as maintained inventory and ordered supplies
  • As this was a very small boutique business, I essentially managed all aspects of the business while the owner/designer was on sabbatical except for the designing of the gowns.

LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL

FINISHER FOR LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL
01.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • I handled hand finishing, beading and shipping until I was promoted to manager the next year.

KIOSK PRIVATE ESL SCHOOL

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
01.2001 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Taught a variety of classes ranging from teaching Level 1 to Level 5 ESL classes to international students from all over the world to teaching advanced classes and IELTS AND TOEFL preparation classes.

I.E. MONEY MAGAZINE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND MARKETING MANAGER FOR I.E. MONEY MAGAZINE
01.1998 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • My duties consisted of calling existing clients for renewals, generating new clients, maintaining a client database, creation of marketing materials, assisting in trade shows, customer service and relations and shipping.

Education

York University

B.A. Anthropology and Spanish Language and Literature

Humber College

TESL Diploma

University Overview

Graduated with the Overall Achievement Award

Humber College

CIEC (Culturally Inclusive Education Certificate)

University Overview

Status: in progress

Skills

  • expert communication
  • expert customer service
  • expert organizational and time management
  • expert teaching and training
  • advanced leadership and teambuilding
  • multi-lingual and fluent in English, Spanish and Serbo-Croatian
  • functional ability in French and Italian
  • Zoom, Google, Cliq, and Teamworks proficient
  • Proficient on MAC, Microsoft and Android devices
  • experienced in fraud detection
  • copy writing
  • editing
  • lesson Planning
  • curriculum Planning
  • expository writing and research
  • solid grasp of workflow logistics and strategies in a production based environment
  • typing 80wpm
  • database navigation and management
  • microsoft suite

Hobbies And Interests

  • Flamenco Dancing and Singing for 10+ years
  • The power of art for personal growth and social change
  • Personal Development

References

  • Jennifer Winfield, HUMBER COLLEGE, Jennifer.winfield@humber.ca
  • Katerina Giannakopoulou, ONLY HUMAN - ARTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, Kate.gianna@hotmail.com
  • Rachel Clarke, ACCENTURE - ADECCO, 716-292-5161

Languages

  • English - Native
  • Spanish - Fluent
  • Serbian - Fluent
  • French - Intermediate
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Timeline

WELLS FARGO - BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH CSR

WELLS FARGO
03.2022 - 01.2023

DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT MARYLAND
04.2021 - 03.2022

COPY WRITER FOR KATERINA GIANNAKOPOULOU

KATERINA GIANNAKOPOULOU
01.2019 - 12.2022

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR/PRIVATE TUTOR

ENLINE ENGLISH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2019

HUMBER COLLEGE ONLINE CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR

HUMBER COLLEGE
01.2016 - Current

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

VIP KID & IQ BAR
01.2016 - 01.2018

HUMBER COLLEGE IN CLASS INSTRUCTOR

HUMBER COLLEGE
01.2007 - 01.2016

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

CORNERSTONE COLLEGE
01.2006 - 01.2007

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

FLIGHT CENTRE
01.2006 - 01.2006

PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL

LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL
01.2004 - 01.2005

FINISHER FOR LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL

LEA-ANN BELTER BRIDAL
01.2003 - 01.2004

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

KIOSK PRIVATE ESL SCHOOL
01.2001 - 01.2004

SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND MARKETING MANAGER FOR I.E. MONEY MAGAZINE

I.E. MONEY MAGAZINE
01.1998 - 01.2000

York University

B.A. Anthropology and Spanish Language and Literature

Humber College

TESL Diploma

Humber College

CIEC (Culturally Inclusive Education Certificate)
JELENA RISTIC