Education Experience
2020-2024
Summer 2022
2016-2020
Summer 2019
University of Florida
B.A. International Studies
B.A. Italian Studies
M.A. International Business
Minors: Business Administration & International Studies in Agriculture and Life Sciences
Honors Program; UF International Scholars Graduation Distinction & Medallion Program; President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List
Sant 'Anna Institute, Sorrento, Italy
6-week exchange program in Sorrento, Italy
Coral Gables Senior High School
International Baccalaureate Program Diploma Recipient
Instituto Linguistico Mediterraneo Pisa, Italy
Awarded full scholarship to attend an Italian language and culture immersion program
Work Experience
2023-Present
Fall 2022
Summer 2022
May 2022
May 2021- July 2021
UF International Center Office of Global learning (OGL), Student Assistant
Advise International Scholars Program (ISP) candidates & review 100+ e-portfolios. Create & distribute biweekly newsletters to faculty & students. Assist with OGL & Virtual Exchange initiatives and marketing projects. Oversee and delegate tasks to student marketing intern. Recruit undergraduate students to ISP program. Spearheaded 25% increase in applications from Spring to Fall semester.
UF International Scholars Program, Marketing Intern
Create and distribute weekly newsletter to over 1,000 members, manage social media platforms, assist with information sessions and orientations. Promoted to paid Student Assistant position. increased Instagram followers by 24% in 3 month period.
Hotel Bellevue Syrene Sorrento, Italy, Summer Intern
Interned at a well-known 5-star luxury hotel. Registered & welcomed guests, answered phones, & assisted manager with general hotel administration. Developed excellent customer service and management skills, and improved Italian fluency.
Goodlife Coffee Company, New York, NY, Marketing Intern & Barista
Ran social media marketing campaigns, & interfaced with potential and existing clients. Prepared coffee drinks for corporate and private events of up to 500 guests.
Mister 01 Restaurant, Miami, FL, Hostess promoted to Cashier
Welcomed & greeted up to 500 guests per night at popular eatery. Answered phones, seated customers, coordinated take out & pickup orders, & solicited reviews. Learned to multitask in a fast paced environment and deliver exceptional customer service.
Robert Allen Law, Miami, FL, Summer Intern
Analyzed legal documents. Translated contracts & memos from Italian to English & vice versa. Created a digital client database. Attended weekly staff meetings. Assisted attorneys and interacted with clients.
Volunteer & Leadership Experience
Spring 2023
2021-2023
2022-Prsent
2020- Present
2020- Present
UF Honors Program Director Search Committee, Student Representative
Selected to assist with selection of new UF Honors Program Director. Interview candidates and provide Search Committee with student insight and perspective.
UF Honors Program Luminaries, Tour Guide
Official Honors Program Tour Guide and Ambassador
Study Abroad Peer Advisor (SAPA), Co-Vice President of Outreach
Host weekly office hours & Study Abroad information sessions for prospective applicants. Present to various classes and organizations about study abroad opportunities. Plan outreach events. Assist with study abroad scholarship fundraising and selection efforts.
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee, Assistant Ritual Chairwoman
UF Italian Student Association, Vice President
The goals of the Italian Student Association are to help students improve proficiency in Italian language, and increase their familiarity with Italian culture. The association also seeks to foster relationships between students of beginning and higher levels of Italian. The ITSA community welcomes all students and faculty, regardless of their Italian heritage and/or knowledge of the Italian language
International Education Experience
November 2023
Spring 2023
Fall 2022
Summer 2022
Summer 2022
Global Student Leadership Summit
Conference in Chicago focused on leadership development, establishing relationships with student leaders, and connecting with professionals from higher education, the public sphere, and private sector.
UF in Buenos Aires: Global Immersion Experience
Virtual Exchange Tabadul Program
Paired with a university student from Morocco on a virtual reality project. Improved Arabic fluency & developed cross-cultural skills.
UF in Sorrento: Mediterranean Culture and Internship
UF in Italy: Food Production to Comsumption
Florida International Leadership Conference
Networked with over 150 domestic and international students from 15 Florida colleges. Strengthened leadership skills and gained exposure to intercultural communication and global leadership.
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