English/project management/research/editing/administration

1 year Contract

Revising/Editing nutritional labels originating from Italian food manufacturers in Italy and destined for the EU / North American market. Checking legislation in place for each label as well as translations of text from or into; Italian, German, Spanish, French and English. Working in a team environment on final decisions and label conformity. Generated polished reports for clients for label examined. Responsible for daily monitoring of specific websites, recording food related developments as well as new or updated legislations relating to nutrition and food for Asia, South Africa, India, Canada and several EU countries.. This content was then added to the monthly newsletter online, made available internationally for all offices and clients.

Responsible for client intake process through to opening client files. The Intake process entailed a lengthy telephone intake followed by in-person intake meeting before handing off to lawyer. In addition responsibilities included; dictating memos, scanning materials, drafting and sending the initial letters to clients, notice letters to Tortfeasors, requesting police reports, requesting and sending initial productions. Aside from these tasks I booked Examinations for Discovery, Mediations and in-house settlements conferences. There are all manner of administrative tasks associated with a role working alongside lawyers for which I was responsible.  This included: general letters, calendars, end of month accounting, spreadsheet generation for reference material, settled files tracking and project coordination; Project management.  All aside I acted as personal assistant to the owner of firm, duties included: bookings, travel planning, errands and functions, ad hoc duties or solving daily problems that arose.

Proof-reading of transcripts, verifying the accuracy of facts via online research. Transcription of Legal dictation.  Managing Examinations for Discovery and reporting the proceedings verbatim, accurately; tending to Counsel and their clients. 

 Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela Transcribing and editing documents; making appointments; client care; organising expenses; solving problems. General Client Care throughout the legal process.

Editing and proof reading-work, Creating and marking exams, communication with students on a weekly basis, data input as well as administrative duties for the professor. Some public speaking if the 
need arose. Courses: Archaeology of Ancient Greece & Rome and  Myth & Religion

Customer service and reservations over the phone and online, general administrative
duties. Airport ticket agent, translating for German, French and Italian guests.

Archeology, Art, Ancient Greek & Latin
Master’s Thesis: A town named Çatal Höyük

2007 Archaeological Field survey and Dig Practicum: Excavating and Exploring Archaic Sites in Southern Italy: Matera and Tito.

Archeology, Art, Ancient Greek & Latin, Modern Languages politics and history of the ancient and modern world 

Awards: Queen's Honour Roll, 2004