Native English SpeakerWhat type of job are you looking for? English Translator, English Teacher or Call center job. What nationality are you? Costa Rican What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English is my first language and Spanish is my second. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? San Jose through Heredia Costa Rica What countries do you have a visa to work in? USA and Costa Rica What fields have you worked in before? Personal Shopper Retail visual Merchandising Public Relations Cocktail Waitress paralegal What qualifications do you hold? I have BFA in Fashion Design and Marketing I've put together many High budget Fashion shows so, my organizational skills are great. My strenths in communication are through public speaking powerpoint and basic computer skils. I'm very well spoken highly educated and very presentable. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education has to be one on my list. I'm a natural born artist but, without having any guidance its hard to flourish. Describe the benefits of working with others It's always great to have someone back you up and vice versa. You get more ideas when people work together. You get things done faster and with more ademacy. Someones always there to remind you of what the main goal is and,the other way around. Its a great support system to work with others or in groups. Describe the benefits of working alone Its not bad to work alone sometimes you need the space but you almost always want to reassure yourself if its a great idea. So, you go to your friends and family once in a while but, overall working alone strengthens your confidence you have to be confident to make final decisions on your own therefore working alone builds great character. While a person continues to reach their goals individually and grow along with their decisions in a positive way. What was your worst working experience? I have to say when I did a favor for a friend. A lawyer that he knew had all his attorneys quit right after Christmas. They took their bonus checks and opened their own firm. So, I was his paralegal for about 3 months till he got someone fulltime. The experience was not the worst because of cranky slip and fall or car accident clients. It was bad because thats the only job I never enjoyed. It was so dreadful after a couple weeks of knowing that this is something I would never do,it was so boring but, I did my job I completed my duties and now I have a lawyer I can call anytime. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? The most important lesson is to leave your problems at home. If you clean toilets or if your a CEO always do your job like your getting a medal always do your best to be the best because someone is always watching. Ademacy has to be the greatest lesson I learned in school which is part of my career. I had the best artwork compared to anyone in class but if I turned it in one day late it went from an A to B just like that.Always be on time always finish your goals on time and always remember someone is watching your punctuality. What unique skills do you have? I work better with MACS then any other computer and, like I said earlier powerpoint,photoshop,public speaking. I've put together many fashion shows as well as volunteer for some. So,working in groups of very diverse people is a strength I have. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would say a Creative Director in a prestigious advertising company in New York. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The culture overall is just spectacular. Being part of a team is most rewarding. As well as people looking up to and, you being able to guide them in a positive way. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I dont really have any. I like to work I like to meet new people everyday I like to be needed. I'm very hospitable. You cant go into the world looking at the petty things. Ignore them and keep moving forward. What is my biggest strength? My patience,patience has gotten me really far in life overall with my studies and with my jobs.Dont jump the gun it creates more work for you along the way. How can potential employers contact you? paulaencr@yahoo.com pharisees727@yahoo.com 87190718 22683662 Paula Rodriguez | 
