Personal information

First name(s) / Surname(s)

Amanda Golub

Address

Brasov, Romania

Mobile

0751539146

E-mail(s)

amandagolub@yahoo.com

Nationality

American

Date of birth

24 September 1982

Gender

Female

Desired employment / Occupational field

Tourism and Hospitality; International Development; Small Business; Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)

Work experience

Dates

January 2008 → January 2010

Occupation or position held

University Housing Coordinator

Main activities and responsibilities

--Processed 2,460 individual housing applications yearly to fill 1,910 bed-spaces.

--Tracked written, electronic, and phone communication between the Office of Residence Life & Housing and 75 applicants on the waiting list.

--Conducted regular audits of 2,400 students living on campus to ensure room assignment accuracy and student registration status.

--Addressed parent concerns regarding housing placement, roommates, facilities and general first-time college fears.

--Communicated housing policies, deadlines, programs and general information to the student community via flyers, email, information sessions, webpage updates and phone calls.

Name and address of employer

Norfolk State University

700 Park Avenue, 23504 Norfolk, VA (United States)

Type of business or sector

University Administration

Dates

03/2008 → present

Occupation or position held

Therapy Horseback Riding Volunteer

Main activities and responsibilities

--Assisted with horseback riding lessons given to individuals with mental and physical disabling conditions by ensuring a safe and fun environment.

--Responsible for the proper handling and control of the horse during a lesson.

--Prepared horses for lessons.

Name and address of employer

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

P.O. Box 4095, 23454 Virginia Beach, VA (United States)

Type of business or sector

Non-profit

Dates

June 2005 - July 2007

Occupation or position held

Life Skills & Health Education Specialist; Republic of Moldova

Main activities and responsibilities

--Taught Life Skills to 120 K-12 students to educate them of health dangers & healthy lifestyles choices.

--Coordinated after-school programs for middle/high school students.

--Collaborated in the organization of a three-day nationwide high-school Model UN Conference to enhance students’ comprehension of international diversities.

--Performed as counselor for a summer camp for young women from rural villages providing leadership skills and information.

Name and address of employer

Peace Corps

1111 20th Street, NW, 20526 Washington, DC (United States)

Type of business or sector

International Development

Education and training

Dates

August 2001 - June 2005

Title of qualification awarded

Bachelor of Arts

Principal subjects / occupational skills covered

Degree in Political Science

--International study abroad for 6 weeks in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Richmond (University)

28 Westhampton Way, 23173 Richmond, VA (United States)

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s)

English

Other language(s)

Self-assessment

Understanding

Speaking

W r i t i n g

European level (*)

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

Romanian

B2

Independent user

B1

Independent user

B2

Independent user

B2

Independent user

A2

Basic User

Russian

A1

Basic User

A1

Basic User

A1

Basic User

A1

Basic User

A1

Basic User

(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level

Social skills and competences

--Positive attitude

--Effective team member

--Public speaking ability

--Able to teach/guide others, gained through experience teaching life skills to youth and conducting various training sessions to adults and youth alike

--Aware of the needs of others and able to hear and answer questions perceptively

Organisational skills and competences

--Ability to set goals and formulate plans to reach them

--Self-directed, able to work productively and effectively with little to no supervision

--Attentive to details, gained through experience with auditing

--Experience organizing events at all stages: planning, marketing, logistics, and execution

Computer skills and competences

--Extremely proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and most computer applications

--Technically savvy and a fast learner

Other skills and competences

--Excellent writing and proofreading skills (English); designated as the proof-reader for all Residence Life & Housing’s outgoing written communication

--Comfortable with the handling and care of horses, gained through 12 years experience

--Anticipating problems/needs before they become problems

Driving licence(s)

B

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