Summary

Work experience

• Online English as a Second Language Instructor

  Live English

  2024.04-Current

  (a year)

  • Instructing speakers of other languages to master their English communication skills via speaking, listening, and grammar perfecting exercises, error correction, etc. • Preparing students for academic advancement by writing applications, cover letters and resumes. Additional responsibilities include proofreading and editing emails, essays, speeches, and scripts, as well as aiding with academic research source citations. • Preparing and coaching professionals for career advancement by training clients for public speaking, interviews, and presentations. Additional responsibilities include proofreading, writing, and editing speeches, scripts, emails, and presentations.
• PROGRAMS MANAGER

  Stella Begic

  2013.02-2020.09

  (8 years)

  • Managed all aspects of education programs including curriculum development, essay evaluation, participant interviews and selection, onsite instruction, logistics, strategizing, branding, outreach, and media relations. • Instituted major program changes and better processes which ensured program continuity and longevity. • Streamlined operations, developed new programming, managed grant applications, analysed and translated reports, and drafted contracts. • Oversaw operations including donor relations, budgeting, finances, audit, payroll, bookkeeping, wire payments, group insurance, hiring staff, as well as leading and training new hires.
• PUBLICITY & MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  CINEFLIX MEDIA INC

  2010.01-2012.01

  (2 years)

  Proofread and edited sales materials and elevator pitches. Prepared, organized, and presented materials for industry events and international trade shows. • Researched potential markets and coordinated pitch meetings and events for international sales teams.
• SALES COORDINATOR

  MAYER VAFI INC

  2008.01-2012.01

  (4 years)

  • Proofread and edited website product information and hangtag copy. • Researched markets and market trends; identified and cold-called new clients. • Scheduled meetings with buyers, pitched product lines, supported clients post-sale. • Collaborated to create sales strategies, analysed and translated sales reports, managed departmental bookkeeping.
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  Concordia University

  2007.01-2008.01

  (a year)

  • Proofread and edited text, corrected grammar, syntax, and punctuation for publication of textbook. • Fact-checked quotes and research data, verified sources, dates, and statistics, and ensured cohesive flow and tone.
• PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

  Universal Pictures Feature Films

  2007.01-2008.01

  (a year)

  • Provided operational support including preparing contracts, invoices, and confidential documentation, in addition to inventorying all major assets. • Obtained work permits and visitor’s visas for cast and crew, acted as coordinator liaison between Shanghai, Montreal, and Los Angeles production offices.

Educational experience

• University of Nova Gorica

  Viticulture and Enology

  2021.10-2023.02

  (a year)

  Wine making and grape vine growing program.
• CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

  Anthropology

  2006.09-2009.10

  (3 years)

  Major: Anthropology. Minor: History. Minor: Professional Writing.

Languages

Certificates