Administrative Office Manager / Freelance WriterWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a steady, administrative or managerial job. I am computer savvy, a fast typist, am familiar with both Mac and PCs, have worked as a personal assistant, office assistant, and am currently the office manager for a law firm in New Jersey. My real passion is for writing, and I freelance for several newspapers and magazines here as well. I plan on also seeking freelance writing jobs in the Dominican Republic upon my arrival. What nationality are you? Caucasian What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English is my native language. I speak Spanish fairly well; I lived in Costa Rica for five months last year and learned quite a bit through immersion. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am looking for employment in Cabarete or that general area because that is where I am going to be living. Also because I want to learn how to kite board. What countries have you worked in? United States, Germany, and Costa Rica What countries do you have a visa to work in? United States What field do you currently work in? I am an administrative office manager for a law firm from 9-5 and am a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines in the USA. What fields have you worked in before? I have also worked as a software quality assurance tester, been a waitress and a barista. What qualifications do you hold? CPR certified, well published, extremely personable Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I believe it depends on the person and circumstance. For me personally, the skills I have honed in life seem to serve me better than any formal education has. Describe the benefits of working with others Fresh input and ideas, helping hands, saving time Describe the benefits of working alone Room to shine, solitude, higher level of concentration What was your worst working experience? Cleaning human feces off of a bathroom wall on Christmas Eve when I was a teenager working at a supermarket What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? These three things form the lesson: persistence, timeliness, and dependability What unique skills do you have? I am a very good writer, a skilled kite flier, and have an eye for unique seashells. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Novelist What are the most interesting aspects of your field? As an assistant, I like to be able to keep details in order for the people I work for, learn their habits and preferences, and anticipate their needs. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Preparing mailings, answering phones Why do you want to relocate to the Dominican Republic? Because I love learning more Spanish, I want to learn to kite board, I love the beach, I love to travel, and a friend of mine has a condo in Cabarete that he needs someone to rent and I want that someone to be me. How can potential employers contact you? By telephone: 646-280-7008 Or email: mary.otte@gmail.com | 
