Ashley Gulbranson

Experience

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  Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  ESL Teacher - Community ESL Teacher

  Volunteer English teacher to continuing education adults – Plan and teach evening classes through University's community ESL teacher training program- level adult-beginner. 4 hours teaching per week.

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  BIKRAM YOGA

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Bilingual Administrative Receptionist

  In capacity as intern, management of client payments and attendance for teachers utilizing specific data base system, reception of telephone calls, giving information about classes in Spanish and English, organization of student accounts, tidiness of studio.

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  B.I.D.

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Public Relations

  Client and account management, event organization, and multilingual communication. Management of clients, communication with current and potential clients, organization of teams and management of publications, organization of international events in Europe and the United States.

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  Business Initiative Directions

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2013

  Company Journalist

  Media correspondent, writer, and editor of publications in English and Spanish. Used skills such as interpretation, public speaking, on stage host and MC of awards ceremonies, journalistic coverage of events as a correspondent and TV reporter through the use of multimedia tools to create and write publications, reports, blogs, and newscasts.

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  Rennert International

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  English Teacher

  English teacher to study-abroad adults – Plan and teach intensive classes to groups of every level. 40 hours teaching per week.

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  New York Language Center

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  English Teacher

  English teacher to immigrant adults – Night classes, 8 hours of teaching per week.

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  Ministère chargé de l'Éducation nationale

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  English Language Assistant

  The Ministry of Education of France provides the opportunity for native speakers of English to work within the public school system of France and territories. Selection is based on an overall examination of applicant as well as demonstration of intermediate or above proficiency in the French language. In the capacity of a language assistant, I served as an Elementary English teacher to children for the French public school system at three elementary schools for grades CP- CM2 (ages 5-12.) It was a unique experience to prepare curriculum, provide resources and tools to teachers and schools, create lesson plans and teach 17 classes a week. Show less

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  Ëlays, Luxury Champagne Skin Care Line

  Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Brand Representative

  On-site product representative. Management of sales and customer relations at important points of sale and VIP product parties. Achieved status of top salesperson.

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  Istituto Marangoni

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

  Interpreter for intensive classes in fashion, history, marketing and business as well as press conferences on fashion (different embassies in Paris). English teacher to first year college students – intensive one month class – Design and teach University preparation for students preparing to embark on collegiate studies in English. 25 hours teaching per week.

  • Interpreter

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  • English Teacher

    Sept 2012 - Oct 2012
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  American Baccalaureate School of Kuwait

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2019

  Spanish teacher (grades 8-12), and Speech teacher (grade 6). Organized language curriculum for sequenced foreign language classes. Designed curriculum for Spanish I, II, and III. MSHS International Day committee chair. Organized international trips to Europe and cultural excursions in Kuwait for students. MUN Director and committee chair organizing participation in MUN events in Kuwait, New York, and Qatar with students. SAT proctoring. Writing press releases and content for school web page. Teacher of the month December 2014. Show less

  • Vice Principal

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Middle School & High School Spanish Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
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  American International University, Kuwait

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Vice President of Human Resources

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Vice President of International Recruitment and Executive Search

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Human Resources Director

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2021