Mikael Otero Rosa
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented Exhibition design consultant and Adult language Instructor, well versed in exhibition management and instructional design including adult learning principles. Expert in Exhibition and Event management with successful projects in 3 continents for multinational clients. Accomplished in creating robust training programs enabling individuals to secure meaningful departmental projects and full-time employment. Highly adept in writing training materials and uncovering opportunities to improve programs and outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
DLS (Defense Language Service) Institute
2022.11 - Current
- Working on a project teaching Portuguese to federal agents to be posted in Portugal
- Responsibilities include teaching Portuguese, cultural information development and implementation of lessons, evaluate progress and instruct students on cultural awareness; preparing students for various Portuguese language proficiency tests.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICLS Language Services
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Assisted on a USAID project teaching students Portuguese headed to Portuguese speaking African countries including Cape Verde and Angola
- Assisted with documentation, colloquial speech and relevant work materials, evaluated student progress.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICA Language Services
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Provide speaking, listening comprehension and reading comprehension instruction in Continental Portuguese; develop and implement lesson plans and modify courses and instructional materials to suit student proficiency levels; evaluate student progress and assess the effectiveness of teaching methods; instruct students headed to Portugal in cross-cultural awareness; prepare students for various Portuguese language proficiency tests (FSI, DLI, etc.)
Language and Culture Instructor
FSI Foreign Service Institute
2020.12 - 2021.03
- Job responsibilities included language and culture instruction at the Foreign Service Institute as a contractor for Yorktown Systems Group
- Implemented lesson plans, programs and assisted in language projects; developed lesson materials and assessments including student evaluations; created programs and laboratory lessons for all proficiency levels.
- Oversaw work of teaching assistants, research support staff, diplomats in training and helping each student gain maximum benefit from special roles.
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICA Language Services
2019.09 - 2020.05
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
Research Assistant
World Link Group
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Working in Portugal on a research project for two novels for a historic author.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Writing reports, doing interviews and collecting and compiling research material.
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
Washington Language Center
2016.01 - 2016.07
- Provide speaking, listening comprehension and reading comprehension instruction in Continental Portuguese; develop and implement lesson plans and modify courses and instructional materials to suit student proficiency levels; evaluate student progress and assess the effectiveness of teaching methods; instruct students headed to Portugal in cross-cultural awareness; prepare students for various Portuguese language proficiency tests (FSI, DLI, etc.)
Portuguese Language Instructor
Margaridas Language School
2014.02 - 2015.07
- Portuguese as a foreign language Instructor.
- Taught group and private lessons, particularly to expatriates residing in Lisbon through business sponsored programs.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
Project and Operations Consultant
Nimlok Italia Srl
2008.08 - 2014.01
- Assisted management with company projects for exhibitions and conferences
- Analyzed contracts requirements and reported program progress and solutions of problems to the CEO
- Organized interviews and assisted with the selection of new employees
- Coordinated between the logistics and distribution departments with clients on a local and international basis
- Organized and executed events for client companies including trade fairs and exhibitions while building relationships with clients and providing additional services.
- Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational efficiency.
Project Team Member
Techno Design Group Srl
2003.01 - 2008.06
- Managed and organized displays and exhibition solutions for clients throughout Europe and the USA
- Organized and executed events for companies at trade fairs and exhibitions on behalf of our clients
- Was responsible for the design, logistics and financing of event projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Executive Producer
MCi, Lionsgate Television
2002.03 - 2002.11
- Assisted in the production of documentaries for the Euronews television channel
- Worked on securing investment as well as research for documentaries about business in Europe, corporate profiles to be examined as well as government and EU/UK regulations.
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
Assistant to Manager
Sandpiper Postscript Books
2001.02 - 2002.02
- Book sales and distribution.
- Assisted the Manager of business operations and customer service representative.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Assistant
Media Tree Limited
2000.06 - 2000.12
- Organizing road-show event venues, transportation and accommodation for clients including corporate investment meetings around the world.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Managed and completed paperwork and overall office administration operations.
Education
MBA - International Business Management
Southeastern University
2000
B.S - General Studies in Science
Southeastern University
1998
High School Diploma -
American International School of Lisbon
1993
Skills
- Computer skills include: Microsoft Office: MS Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel. 3-EX, Photoshop CS, Project management software and tools: Artlantis and Vector Works 10/11, Google Docs.
- Working with Diverse Student Populations.
- ILR experience in teaching for working professionals, the military, the State Department and other federal institutions.
- Performance Measurement and language assessment through active listening, reading and .writing.
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Portuguese, work proficiency in Italian and limited proficiency in Spanish.
- Student Achievement and assessment for OPI examination and language development.
- Lesson Planning with Strategy Implementation and Informative Lectures in specific fields of language training for federal departments in law enforcement and the military.
- Educational Research of peer-reviewed academic material and implementation of new training regimes.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
DLS (Defense Language Service) Institute
2022.11 - Current
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICLS Language Services
2022.04 - 2022.11
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICA Language Services
2021.08 - 2022.04
Language and Culture Instructor
FSI Foreign Service Institute
2020.12 - 2021.03
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
ICA Language Services
2019.09 - 2020.05
Research Assistant
World Link Group
2016.08 - 2017.05
Continental Portuguese Language Instructor
Washington Language Center
2016.01 - 2016.07
Portuguese Language Instructor
Margaridas Language School
2014.02 - 2015.07
Project and Operations Consultant
Nimlok Italia Srl
2008.08 - 2014.01
Project Team Member
Techno Design Group Srl
2003.01 - 2008.06
Executive Producer
MCi, Lionsgate Television
2002.03 - 2002.11
Assistant to Manager
Sandpiper Postscript Books
2001.02 - 2002.02
Assistant
Media Tree Limited
2000.06 - 2000.12
MBA - International Business Management
Southeastern University
B.S - General Studies in Science
Southeastern University
High School Diploma -
American International School of Lisbon
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