2010 - 2011
Industrial DesignerAdams Foam Rubber Company - Chicago, IL, États-Unis• Developed fabricated foam products based upon customer-supplied parameters
• Worked closely with primarily Spanish-speaking production staff to create part-specific procedures for factory
personnel
• Supported the sales team and other staff by creating drawings for costing and customer service purposes using
AutoCAD and other design software
2011 - 2012
Lab TechnicianAlberto-Culver - Melrose Park, IL, États-Unis• Coordinated and performed testing following standardized test methodology of new and proposed packaging
components for various name brand beauty products including St. Ive’s, Simple Skincare, and Nexxus
• Compiled supporting documentation, results and recommendations in formal test report summaries
2011 - 2017
Packaging EngineerWeber-Stephen Products, LLC - Palatine, IL, États-Unis• Worked with a global team of product managers, purchasing agents, R&D engineers, financial analysts, accountants, legal advisors & others to ensure the successful launch of over 160 barbecue grill accessory SKUs
• Communicated on a technical level with non-native English-speaking professionals from North America, Europe, and Asia
• Collaborated with domestic vendors as well as overseas supply chain to develop packaging adequate for distribution
• Engaged in educational outreach activities
2010 - 2020
ServerFitzgerald's - Berwyn, IL, États-Unis• Delivering exceptional, friendly, and fast service during both public and private events
• Answering questions about menu selections and making recommendations when requested
• Fulfilling light duties, including setting up the room, lighting candles, distributing live music calendars, and more
2016 - 2018
SuperhostAirBnB - Chicago, États-Unis• Provided a clean and welcoming environment to travelers from all over the world
• Maintained a high response rate by replying to all guest inquiries in a timely manner
• Achieved an overall 4.9 rating as of May 2018
2017 - 2018
Packaging EngineerBarilla - Northbrook, IL, États-Unis• Reviewed copy/approved artwork proofs for packaging of pasta, sauce, and bakery products
• Participated in global video teleconference calls, with many office locations around the world, including Parma, Italy (headquarters)
• Developed merchandising displays and packaging options for club stores
• Created BOMs, packaging component specifications, and pallet patterns for shipping and in-store display purposes
2016 - 2016
ESL Classroom Aide & TutorProject CARE at Morton College - Cicero, IL, États-Unis• Served as an aide to a Russian ESL teacher’s classroom of adult Spanish-speaking students
• Facilitated vocabulary expansion using textbook material as well as conversational practice
• Assisted an advanced level student from Czechia in the improvement of his English language skills through 1-on-1 weekly tutoring sessions
• Focused on accent reduction and the improvement of pronunciation
2016 - 2021
Freelance TeacherSkimaTalk - ONLINE, États-Unis• Teaching English 1-on-1 to students primarily in Japan, via Skype
• Preparing customized lesson plans based on the students’ unique learning goals and interests
• Providing feedback, including pronunciation tips, grammar corrections, and further reading recommendations after 25-minute-long conversational sessions
• Current rating: 4.95 out of 5
• Ranked #5 out of hundreds of teachers in August 2019
2016 - 2020
Senior English Language ConsultantiTutorGroup - ONLINE, États-Unis• Utilizing an online proprietary platform to teach English to students in China, Taiwan, and
Japan
• Reviewing lesson materials in advance of the scheduled sessions and preparing supplemental activities
• Managing groups of up to 6 students at a time for 45-minute-long sessions
• Consistently maintaining above a 9.6 out of 10 rating