“Nicole excelled at working independently and solving problems on the fly. She was creative, thoughtful, and clearly intelligent. She is an excellent speaker and effective in communicating her ideas. Nicole was always punctual and productive. She was also discrete and in my opinion is prone toward high ethics.”
Testimonial
- Bridget Chisholm, Conferences Director at The International Leadership Association.
CV
Key Achievements:
1.As a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellow I was awarded a six-week study abroad in Brazil and academic scholarship to complete a dual degree in Portuguese and Latin America and Caribbean studies. Study abroad in São Paulo consisted of an immersive language and cultural program including accomplishing a 10-page research paper in Portuguese.
2. 14-week full-time internship with the International Leadership Association through The Washington Center in Washington, DC.
3. Diligently operated a successful week-long service trip to Guyana for a group of 8, including the responsibility to fund-raise, market, and continue to motivate through the fundraising and service time.
Education
Florida International University Expected Completion: April 2024
Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Florida International University Diploma Received: April 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Latin America & Caribbean Studies
Emotional Intelligence Badge
Deans List: Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
Florida International University Diploma Received: Aug 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Certificates in Leadership Studies
Deans List: Fall 2019 & Spring 2020
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Coursework: Current Social issues in Brazil, Intermediate Immersive Portuguese June 2019 - July 2019
Work Experience
New Place Title, Inc. , Miami FL
Post-Closing Administrator June 2020 - Dec. 2020
Organize forms, issue checks, file records and upload into the industry software
Request estoppel's, payoffs and lien searches analyze and disperse bank documents
Develop a reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy
FIU Financial Aid Administrative Department , Miami FL
Program Assistant January 2020 - June 2020
Complete weekly trainings through LinkedIn Learning
Prepare and compile relevant documents for final appeal committee proceedings
Evaluate a student's Financial aid eligibility based on Federal regulations under the Department of Education
Breakthrough Miami (BTM), Miami, FL
College Bound Intern April 2019 - June 2019
Created visually engaging informational flyers
Assisted in the senior graduation hosting over 70 students and guest
Organized and updated student, parent and volunteer information in BTM online database Planned personal, academic, and professional development of nearly 160 high school students
Red Cross , Miami, FL
Community Partnerships Intern Sept. 2018 - Nov. 2018
Relayed community meeting notes to supervisors
Formulated a document of over 300 elected officials in the Southern Region
Trained and prepared for Disaster support nationally, policies for donations, shelter fundamentals, etc.
International Leadership Association (ILA), Washington D.C
Conferences Intern June 2018 – Aug. 2018
Forged relationships with global leaders to attend and promote upcoming conferences
Chaired and organized virtual team meetings and gain experience in public relations, and video enhancing
Researched global organizations for synergies and interest, and invited them to global and national conferences
Analyzed and condensed international hotel contracts into one spreadsheet specifying amounts, and concessions
Miami- Dade County Parks and Recreation , Miami, FL
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor June. 2016 - April 2018
Provided care during medical emergencies
Taught, improved or trained over 160 people
Ensured the safety of swimmers and others in the surrounding areas of the pool
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Administration Honor Society, Miami, FL
Vice President June 2019 - August 2020
Recruit Public Administration students
Form a community project with the Town of Cutler Bay
Develop opportunities to shadow and intern with Public Administrators
Market and created content for social media platforms, and class presentations
Brazilian Culture Club, Miami, FL
Vice President of Operations Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019
Fostered learning for the Portuguese language
Crafted activities for all members and nationalities
Met with leadership and coordinated future expenses and events
Presented in classrooms and tabled around campus promoting club activities
FIU Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program , Miami, FL
Director of New Member Education Feb. 2017 - Oct. 2018
Assisted in raising $9,000 for FIU’s philanthropic endeavors
Provided extensive training for 30 incoming students into the program and oversaw their progress
Created a month-long intensive training about FIU history, ambassador responsibilities,
FIU Alternative Breaks, Miami, FL
Site Leader & Participant Sept. 2016 - May 2018
Fundraised $2,000.00, budgeted, organized and delegated group work
Worked well under pressure when configuring problematic group situations
Supervised a group of 8 to serve in Guyana for the education of domestic violence awareness, and self- care
Volunteered in Oklahoma to help kids of special needs through The Little Light House raising about $700.00 individually
Languages
Bilingual in English & Spanish | Portuguese (Intermediate reading and writing) | Italian (Beginner)
Awards
FIU: Global Learning Medallion | CLEO Institute: Certified Climate Change Speaker | Red Cross: CPR, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogen certified
Volunteer Experience
Completion of 1003 service hours since 2013.
Breakthrough Miami , Miami, FL
Volunteer Jan. 2019 - April 2019
Reliably informed students on practical college education tips and admissions process
Assisted in the instruction of teachers to support students in questions
Assigned students to classrooms and necessary tasks
Presented to over 30 high school seniors and juniors
International Leadership Association (ILA), West Palm Beach, FL
Volunteer Coordinator Oct. 2018
Mobilized over 60 volunteers in a 350,000 sq. ft. convention center during ILA’s 20th global conference
Produced a volunteer organizational step-by-step process for future conferences
Organized and networked with international volunteers
FIU Alternative Breaks Guyana, Georgetown, GY
Site Leader April 2018 - May 2018
Supported the International Children’s Outreach Community Center in beautification projects
Planned unique self-help projects such as decorated “stress balls” with paint and pool noodles
Educated children from elementary to high school on self-love, hygiene, and domestic violence
Provides a safe space within the community center for children to play and learn
FIU Alternative Breaks Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
Participant May 2017- May 2017
Volunteered with the Little Light House, a nonprofit focused on educating special needs kids.
Formulated special bonds with children of different autism spectrums
Rehearsed speech and word formation with kids of delayed language ability
Assisted in-class lessons including engaging and maintaining the students focus
Affiliations
American Society of Public Administration, Miami, FL
Member Jan. 2020 - Present
Networked with peer Public Administrators during conferences
Attended Best Practices Conferences to become educated in the multiple sectors of public service
Alpha Kappa Psi, Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity, Miami, FL
Member Sept. 2019 - Present
Develop business professional seminars opened to FIU students to improve skill sets
Provided resume worships and networking opportunities for FIU students as recruitment activities