Gabriela Duarte-Chavarria

616 Ethan Allen Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

301-613-4692Gduartec@terpmail.umd.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, International Business GPA: 3.2
University of Maryland College Park, MD
Robert H. Smith School of Business Expected : December 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
The Bullitt Agency Washington, DC
Intern May 2013 - Present
Format and customize contracts
Work with the logistics coordinator to create itineraries and set up travel plans for clients
Set up photos for a smart phone app
Facilitate bilingual communications between the agency and foreign partners
Translate Spanish documents into English
Help with any tasks around the office

Franklins Restaurant, Brewery, & General Store Hyattsville, MD
Hostess September 2012 Present
Organize seating arrangements in a fast paced environment
Prepare the restaurant for incoming patrons by cleaning the front desk, setting up menus, and arranging
reservations
Facilitate bilingual communications between customers and other employees
Receive and welcome guests with a smile, provide high quality of customer service, and assist customers
with any queries they have
Union Jacks British Pub Bethesda, MD
Hostess June 2012 September 2012
Collaborated with other members of the team to optimize patrons positive experience
Interacted with more than 100 customers a night
Persuaded patrons to sign up for online newsletters and events through in-person appeals
ACTIVITIES
Lynn University Womens Soccer Boca Raton, FL
Starting freshman for Lynn University Womens Soccer Division 2 August 2010 May 2011
Managed 40+ hours training, competition, and travel schedule, in addition to academics
Competed with 20 other women; capable of collaborating with others in different types of situations
Thanksgiving Day Meals Langley Park, MD
Volunteer 2006 - Present
Partnered with Prince Georges County Police Dept. and Our Lady of Sorrows Church to serve more than
1000 meals to the homeless


SKILLS
Languages: Spanish-fluent