Carmen Parra
Sevilla
Summary
Associate Director applies more than finfteen years of experience in education abroad operations. Manages diverse business areas with eye for efficiency and quality. Team leader and analytical problem-solver.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Administration and Logistics
Worldstrides
Spain
01.2019 - Current
- Planning, coordination and organization on-site staff events, including managing budgets and deadlines throughout the year
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the organization including personnel management, program development and implementation.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting activities of the different departments.
- Coordinated with external auditors in completing annual audits.
Logistics Management
International Studies Abroad
Sevilla
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Organized, budgeted, and negotiated elaborate transportation and hotel arrangements for educational programs and staff
- Provided proposals and pricing for University Custom Programs
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Collaborated with program directors to determine mission and values and plan for short and long-term goals.
Student Services Coordination
International Studies Abroad
Sevilla
11.2007 - 01.2010
- Assistance to international students regarding housing, cultural activities and education
- Developed, coordinated and implemented student services programs.
- Provided guidance to students on academic and career-related decisions.
- Organized student events such as orientations, social activities and workshops.
- Created and distributed information regarding student services resources.
Higher Education English Business Teacher
Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía- CEA
Sevilla
05.2007 - 12.2007
- Business English Teacher for companies
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Education
English Language And Literature
Universidad De Sevilla
Sevilla09.2003
Skills
- MS Office
- Pricing, budgets and sales management
- Negociation skills with international suppliers
- Quality, logistic and supply control of development plans
- Wide regulations and legal knowledge
- Multidisciplinary teams management
- Finalcial and long-term planning
- Deep understanding of organizational culture-shaping, engagement, and motivation
- Drive initiative and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Budget Development and management
- Event Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Associate Director of Administration and Logistics
Worldstrides
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Management
International Studies Abroad
01.2010 - 01.2019
Student Services Coordination
International Studies Abroad
11.2007 - 01.2010
Higher Education English Business Teacher
Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía- CEA
05.2007 - 12.2007
English Language And Literature
Universidad De Sevilla
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