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Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
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Sandra Priddy

Zionsville,Indiana

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, I excel in bilingual communication and educational engagement, demonstrated through my pivotal role at L'Ecole Francaise Inc. My expertise spans from translating complex game content for Van Ryder Games to innovating customer interaction strategies at Family Time Games. Skilled in French language fluency and group instruction, I consistently enhance learning experiences and business growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School French Teacher

L'Ecole Francaise Inc
Zionsville, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
  • I teach French to kids between 6 and 10 years old by playing games, learning songs, and engaging in different activities.

Business Owner

Family Time Games
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2015 - Current
  • We opened our retail store with my husband in 2015, and since then, I'm in direct contact with our customers to give them advice, choose the perfect fit, run events, cash them out, etc. I also place orders with our distributors and participate in different conventions, running a booth or as a member.

Board Game Translator

Dux Somnium
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • I translated from English to French, every part (rule book, board, game box, etc.). of a board game called "La Fleur", and several expansions, which will release in February 2025.

Game Translator

Van Ryder Games
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • I translated from French to English a live your own adventure type of game, called Sherlock Holmes (The Shadow of Jack the Ripper)

Game Translator

Van Ryder Games
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • I translated from French to English a live your own adventure type of game, called "Your Theme Park"

Marketing Assistant

FMP Solution
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone calls and emails while maintaining a friendly attitude.
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns.
  • Coordinated product launches, press releases, and other publicity initiatives.
  • Collaborated with design teams to create visuals that enhance messaging across all marketing channels.

I ended this job because I was moving to the USA

Administrative Officer

Jobin Informatique
08.2010 - 06.2013
  • Prepared and distributed agendas, minutes, presentations and other related materials for meetings.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, car rental reservations, and ground transportation.
  • Processed invoices and payments using accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics GP.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally; provided callers with accurate information or directed them to appropriate departments and personnel when necessary.
  • Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at office reception area.
  • Monitored email accounts regularly and responded appropriately within established timeframes.

Accountant Assistant

Global Jet Concept
02.2002 - 09.2006
  • Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
  • Processed invoices and reconciled accounts payable transactions.
  • Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
  • Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger entries.
  • Resolved discrepancies between payments received and outstanding invoices.
  • Prepared journal entries to record various business activities such as sales revenue, expenses.
  • Performed clerical duties such as data entry into computer systems, scanning documents, filing paperwork.
  • Provided support to the Accounting Manager as needed.
  • Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and ledger maintenance.

Administrative Officer

Sage Sesam
06.1998 - 12.2001
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, correspondence, and reports.
  • Provided administrative support to department staff including typing letters and reports; preparing mailings; photocopying; collating; faxing; scanning documents.
  • Processed invoices and payments using accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics GP.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally; provided callers with accurate information or directed them to appropriate departments and personnel when necessary.
  • Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at office reception area.
  • Sorted incoming mail for distribution to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided assistance with special projects as assigned by management team members.
  • Conducted research online using various search engines to locate requested information quickly and accurately.
  • Supported senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Restauration

GastroVaud
Pully
11-2012

Commercial Insurance Bachelor - Commerce & Insurance

EPCL
Lausanne
07-1994

Skills

  • French language fluency
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Conversational practice

Affiliations

  • crafting
  • skiing
  • reading

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Certification

  • Employee de commerce diploma
  • Patente en restauration de GastroVaud
  • Certification of Contact & Communication with other in Business

Timeline

Board Game Translator

Dux Somnium
04.2024 - 06.2024

Game Translator

Van Ryder Games
04.2023 - 07.2023

Elementary School French Teacher

L'Ecole Francaise Inc
01.2023 - Current

Game Translator

Van Ryder Games
08.2019 - 09.2019

Business Owner

Family Time Games
11.2015 - Current

Marketing Assistant

FMP Solution
02.2014 - 07.2014

Administrative Officer

Jobin Informatique
08.2010 - 06.2013

Accountant Assistant

Global Jet Concept
02.2002 - 09.2006

Administrative Officer

Sage Sesam
06.1998 - 12.2001

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Restauration

GastroVaud

Commercial Insurance Bachelor - Commerce & Insurance

EPCL
Sandra Priddy