Accomplishments

Academic
v Master of Arts, Communication and Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
o Anticipated in 2015
o Thesis: Intercultural Communication Training for Managers in the Technology Industry
v Master Certificate in Human Resources, Cornell University
o Anticipated in 2015
v Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Portland State University, 3.95 GPA, 2011
v International Business (study abroad), Semester At Sea with University of Virginia, 2009
o Recipient of full scholarship
o Represented Semester at Sea in a television interview that aired on Greek news
v Associate of Science in General Studies, Portland Community College, 2008
o Recipient of the Stan Schmidt Speech Scholarship, 2007
v International Marketing (study abroad), AIFS, Florence, Italy, 2007
v Team leader of 30+ team projects during undergraduate and graduate studies

Professional
v Small business owner of Casa Massage and Facials in Dominical, Costa Rica, 2013
o Developed and implemented business, marketing, and communication plans
o Hired, trained, and developed employees
o Managed daily operation
v Sales and Management at 24 Hour Fitness, 2008 - 2009
o Awarded Employee of the Month at 24 Hour Fitness, 2008 and 2009
o Ranked #1 membership sales counselor in the district, 2008
o Promoted to management within 6 months
v Sales and Management at Macys, 2007 - 2008
o Received Gold Level Star Reward at Macys, 2007
o Ranked #3 salesperson in the region, 2007
o Promoted to management within one year
v Sales and Management at Nordstrom, 2000 2001
o Received Customer Service All-star Award at Nordstrom, 2001
o Received Pacesetter Award at Nordstrom, 2000
o Ranked #2 salesperson in the region, 2000
o Promoted to management within one year