S Sebastian

Experience

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  Starbucks

  Feb 2002 - Jan 2009

  Shift Supervisor

  •Operational Management of Retail Outlet: Supervised a staff of five. Managed daily operating procedures, banking responsibilities, and staff training.

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  Law Offices of Rod Coppedge

  Dec 2007 - Jan 2009

  Legal Secretary

  •Support Skills: Drafted client correspondence utilizing legal terminology and procedures to prepare complaints, motions, subpoenas, and compiled discovery for opposing council.

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  Majestic Insurance Company

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Claims Assistant I

  •Secretarial Skills: Provided technical, administrative, and clerical support to senior claims examiners by setting up new claims, paying disability payments, and completing notices such as bill objections, claim acceptance, and claim denials. Conducted three-point contact with the injured worker, the provider, and the employer.

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  Shane English School

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

  •Coaching and Training: Taught 200+ international students English as a second language in Shanghai, China.•Curriculum Development: Developed syllabus for whole-language and phonics based programs for employees of multinational corporations.

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  The Worldview Project

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  Internship in Volunteer Coordination, Special Projects and Marketing

  •Marketing: Designed promotional advertising for both web and print collateral. Directed a marketing team of six in the development of marketing plans and strategies, including brand identity for the website, marketing materials, and social media sites. •Public Relations: Dynamic networker and relationship builder with the ability to connect and establish key influential partnerships with local businesses, specialty vendors, and event sponsors.•Volunteer Program Development: Conceptualized, designed, and implemented strategies ranging from volunteer retention programs to volunteer appreciation activities. Authored Volunteer and Intern Handbooks and organized volunteer and intern recruitment. Show less

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  The Human TuneUp Company

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  Business Consultant

  •Business Consulting: Analyzed business strengths, weaknesses, and competitive landscape to create a business model and develop strategies for growth within target markets. Conducted industry analysis on market trends and incorporated market research results to create company strategies for developing innovative marketing plans.

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  Park University

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2017

  Intercultural Programming Coordinator; Office of International Student Admissions and Services

  Retention Specialist: Implementing quality programs that foster long-term student loyalty, retention and engagement by providing educational and social programming that promotes multicultural, intercultural and international perspectives. Developing on-campus orientation regarding immigration for newly admitted students. Worked with representatives from 103 countries and approximately 700 International Students. International Students Advising: Researching, interpreting and explaining complex federal, state and university requirements, regulations and procedures regarding immigration as an international student advisor. Counseling and advising international students on F-1 and other non-immigrant status regulations and on guidelines governing employment opportunities. Serving as a resource on immigration regulations, policies and practices to faculty and staff.International Students Admissions and Services: Gaining knowledge of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) rules, regulations and procedures regarding F-1/F-2 visas as Park University’s Principal Designated School Official (PDSO).Program Management: Writing budgets, proposals, protocols and status reports. Managing sizeable international orientation and multicultural programming budgets. Public Relations: Dynamic networker/relationship builder with the ability to connect and establish key influential partnerships with local businesses, specialty vendors and event sponsors.Teaching and Mentorship: Created and presented cultural and global competence seminars and workshops for international and domestic students. Advisor for the Park Student Activities Board (PSAB) and the World Student Union (WSU) mentoring Club Officers and members and assisting in fulfilling opportunities to create a more meaningful university experience. Show less

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  The University of Chicago

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

  International Student Adviser

  Sherry served as the international student advisor for students in the Social Sciences Division, the Biological Sciences Division, and the Institute for Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago.