2010 - 2011
Industrial DesignerAdams Foam Rubber Company - Chicago, IL, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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, Stati Uniti• 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