PAULA SERRATO
Bedford,TX
Summary
Multilingual International Relations professional looking for a new challenging opportunity. Highly knowledgeable in business operations, marketing, advertising, business development, public relations, negotiation and community programs. International law and politics expert. Strong communication skills and ability to establish rapport with clients. Passionate and creative problem solver who establishes a professional work environment based on respect.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Online ESL Teacher
Q Kids
04.2019 - Current
- English teacher to mandarin speaking students ages 4-14
- Focuses on improving student’s grammar, listening, writing and speaking skills.
Digital Specialist and Event Coordinator (Intern)
Consulate of Colombia in Paris
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Cultural delegate to organize cultural events at the Consulate promoting new artists
- Responsible of the legalization and Apostilles services, passports and IDs
- In charge of developing the consulate’s program “RedEs Colombia” creating links between Colombian entrepreneurs and intellectuals living abroad through a specialized website.
Marketing and Advertising assistant
Cardiovascular Institute of Huila
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Promoted the Institute’s services into the region through a strategic marketing plan.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Updated database of contacts and resources for company-wide distribution.
Import-Export Assistant (Intern)
L’aura S.A
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Import and Export of luxury clothing and accessorize brands between European, Asian and North African countries.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Negotiated and communicated in different languages with a wide variety of clients from different countries and backgrounds.
International Market Research Assistant
Sorgem
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Conduction of quantitative and qualitative market research internationally.
- Supported business growth by assisting in marketing campaigns and coordinating events.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Advertising Assistant Intern
Le Figaro
01.2005 - 03.2005
- Promoted the sale of the newspaper’s advertising inserts and spaces to private and public corporations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
Education
Master of Arts - Law And Development Politics.
University Paris 5
Paris, France11.2010
Master of Arts - International Public Function
HEIP, School of Advanced International Political Studies
Paris, France11.2007
MBA - International Business Management
CESCI, Business School
Paris, France09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Political Affairs
HEIP, School of Advanced International And Political Studies
Paris, France11.2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Emergency Response
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- MS Office
- Sales Strategy
- Project Management
- Market Analysis
- B2C/B2B Marketing
- Communications Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Fluent Bilingualism (Spanish, French, Italian)
- Interpersonal Skills
seminars and conferences
- December 2010, UNESCO, Paris, France, MOST meetings with the Intergovernmental Council of the United Nations. Goals: Reduction of worldwide poverty and labor rights as human rights.
- March 2004, Senate of France, Paris, France, Colloquium organized by the French agency for export promotion (Ubifrance) and the Institute of Latin American studies (IHEAL) on the research for a new Latin American development.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Software
MS Word
Excel
Power Point
Adobe Acrobat
Social Media Management
Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides)
Certification
- 04/2019, TESOL Certificate Course, (Teaching English to Speakers of other languages) International Open Academy
- 11/2016, Humanitarian response to conflict and disaster, Harvard X
- 02/2012, Italian conversation course Certification, University of Texas at Arlington
- 12/2011, GRE Preparation Course (Graduate Record Examination), University of Texas at Arlington
- 03/2001, French Civilization and Art, University Sorbonne Paris 4, France
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
Q Kids
04.2019 - Current
Digital Specialist and Event Coordinator (Intern)
Consulate of Colombia in Paris
06.2010 - 01.2011
Marketing and Advertising assistant
Cardiovascular Institute of Huila
01.2008 - 07.2009
Import-Export Assistant (Intern)
L’aura S.A
03.2005 - 08.2005
Advertising Assistant Intern
Le Figaro
01.2005 - 03.2005
International Market Research Assistant
Sorgem
09.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Law And Development Politics.
University Paris 5
Master of Arts - International Public Function
HEIP, School of Advanced International Political Studies
MBA - International Business Management
CESCI, Business School
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Political Affairs
HEIP, School of Advanced International And Political Studies
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