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Posted by stellar on 04-Oct-2008 :: Views: 545 :: Posting ID: 40811

Laura L. Culp-Botgat
8 rue Jean Olivier Nicolas, 91260 Juvisy-sur-Orge
33 63 124 1675 • clubstar04@yahoo.com

Seeking a Full-Time Position
Customer Relations, Organizational, Technical and Interpersonal Skills

A detail-oriented, trustworthy, ethical professional with experience working in fast paced environments, confident in interacting with individuals at all levels, able to multi-task effectively and resourceful in completing projects;
Fluent in English, basic French, Spanish and Russian

AREAS OF STRENGTH


Customer Service and Quality Assurance Organizational and Time Management Skills
Teaching and Leadership Skills Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Expeditious Learner and Detail-oriented Works Well Under Pressure

Computer Skills: Windows, Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO April 2008 – Present
Personal Assistant / Secretary for the Coordinator of Athletic Retention
• Under the administrative direction and reporting directly to the Coordinator of Athletic Retention help recruit
And train tutors for athletes at the university.
• Advise athletes on their academic programs and promote graduation retention rates for student-athletes.
• Maintain the Coordinator’s calendar, schedule, and meetings.
• Attend all home athletic events and positively encourage student involvement in athletics and college pride.

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO January 2006 – December 2007
Graduate Advisor of International Programs (July 2007 – December 2007)
• Assisted in the formulation of curriculum and course syllabi, assessment methods, placement criteria, program goals, and the IEP student program booklet.
• Contributed to organizing the International Students Orientation, coordinated airport pick-ups and welcome parties.
• Actively participated in the English Language Center accreditation Team and UCM International Programs Activities team.
• Developed the Conversation Partners Program

Graduate Assistant (January 2006 – June 2007)
• Assisted the coordinator of Study Abroad Programs in advocating, planning, and implementing exchange programs.
• Handled the pre-departure planning, orientation and first day programs. Provided general information and answer questions for visitors, students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Maintained the materials and documents for the study abroad participants' files, advised students regarding study abroad, and market and promoted the UCM study abroad programs in and around campus.

Summer Graduate Assistant for Study Abroad (May 2007 – July 2007)
• Authored a graduate assistant manual for the Office of International Programs detailing how to perform the job function of a Study Abroad Graduate Assistant effectively and professionally.

Maastricht Center of Transatlantic Studies, Maastricht, NLD June 2006 – July 2006
University Student Adviser
• Reported directly to the Department of Criminal Justice Chair.
• In charge of 63 students from Mexico, U.S.A. and the United Kingdom. Planned and coordinated field trips to the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium and cultural activities in and around Maastricht.
• Provided counseling and guidance for the students during the program and assisted them in getting acquainted with the Dutch culture and the people by planning weekend dinners, visits to museums and other historical buildings and monuments.
• Assisted the faculty in grading exams, papers and providing students with their end of the program transcripts.

Central Missouri State University Bookstore, Warrensburg, MO July 2005 – December 2005
Student Worker-Textbooks and Apparel
• Assisted the manager in the day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Ordered college level textbooks.
• Helped students in making their purchases and kept a detailed inventory of merchandise and recorded bi-weekly sales.

Tribune Publishing Company, Columbia, MO November 2003 – June 2005
Pre-Press Production Assistant
• Prepared advertising and promotional material for various company accounts and contracts, including The New York Times newspaper.
• Ensured that the various publication pages were properly aligned and printed quickly with efficiency and quality. Inspected the final output to ensure compliance with operations and standards to be distributed to customers.
• Assisted in the maintenance and operation of the press machines that assembled printed sheets together.

Alpine Pet Clinic, Warrensburg, MO May 2000 – June 2002
Veterinarian Assistant
• Attended to basic animal healthcare, as well as bathed, fed, and exercised the animals in the kennels.
• Vaccinated newly admitted animals under the supervision of the veterinarian, developed x-rays and assisted the veterinarian with the surgeries and treatments of the animals hospitalized.
• Kept detailed records of the animals received and discharged, and any tests or treatments performed on the animals.
• Handled in-person and phone-in inquiries, filed paperwork and medical records of the pets treated.

Trails Regional Public Library, Warrensburg MO April 1998 – May 2000
Library Assistant
• Maintained, issued and received library items such as books, magazines, periodicals, tapes, films and associated records. Checked out items to patrons and recorded identification data and due dates.
• Sorted materials according to classification or catalogue numbers and returned them to shelves. Answered telephone calls and assisted librarians with information inquiries.
• Assisted in the production of publicity displays and multimedia kits.

EDUCATION

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg MO
MS College Student Personnel Administration, 3.85 GPA, 2007
Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Member, UCM International Student Organization
Member, National and UCM College Student Personnel Association

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Location
Russian Language and Cultural Studies, 2002

Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg MO
BA Political Science minor in International Studies, 3.93 major cumulative GPA, 2001
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Distinguished Scholar Award, Hibdon-Vogel Scholar Award, Department of Political Science Scholar Award

OTHER AWARDS RECEIVED

1995: Missouri Girls State
1996: DAR Citizen of the Year Award, Warrensburg MO
1997: University of Central Missouri Distinguished Scholar Award Recipient
2002: United States Army ROTC Highest Physical Fitness Test Award
Inducted into the Delta Epsilon Iota, Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Pi Sigma Honor Societies

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED

2007 NAFSA Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO
2006 NAFSA Regional Conference, Columbia, MO
2006 & 2007 MOCPA Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
2007 International Student Advisers Conference, Kansas City, MO
2007 Regional MIDTESOL Conference, Osage Beach, MO

MEMBERSHIP in ORGANIZATIONS and VOLUNTEER SERVICES_____
2004-Present: Missouri Democratic Party Headquarters, Warrensburg
2008-Present: Barack Obama for President Campaign, Missouri
1996-2005: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kansas City, MO
2004-2007: Warrensburg Historical Society, Warrensburg, MO
2001-2008: University of Central Missouri Alumni Association, Warrensburg, MO
1998-2005: Amnesty International, Missouri Division

• Contact: Laura Culp-Botgat
• Tel: 1-573-291-8876 or 33-63-124-1675
• City: Juvisy-sur-Orge
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