Assistant Sales

Laura Balsollier

** ******* ****** ~ New York, NY 10012 ~ 646-***-**** ~

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Highly motivated bilingual French-American with excellent interpersonal

skills and proven leadership qualities seeks full-time position in a

leading international company.

. Creative and detail-oriented team-player with experience in writing,

group leading and event organizing

. Broad knowledge of French and American cultures due to international

education and employment

Education

Middlebury College, June 2009 - June 2010

Paris, France

Master of Arts

. French History and Civilization

. Thesis: "D'une revanche l'autre: la France et l'Allemagne de 1871

1939."

Skidmore College, September 2003 - May 2007

Saratoga Springs, NY

Bachelor of Arts

. Major: French Language and Literature

. Minor: Management and Business

. Junior year study abroad in Paris

La Sorbonne, February 2006 - May 2006

Paris, France

. Intensive study of French Civilization in the 20th Century

American Business School in Paris, September 2005 - May 2006

Paris, France

. Specialization in International Marketing and Advertising

Professional Experience

cole Alsacienne, September 2010 - July 2011

Paris, France

English Teacher

. Shaped curricula to middle and high school students

. Provided grammar, conversation, and dictation classes with a focus on

American culture

Institut Sup rieur du Management Public et Politique, January 2010 - June

2010 Paris, France

English Teacher

. Developed and taught English courses in Management and Business to

college students

Fairchild Publications, September 2009 - December 2009

Paris, France

Journalism Intern

. Helped prepare for Paris Fashion Week by contacting international

clients and coordinating meetings

. Researched and wrote articles featured in online and print

publications

. Covered tradeshow events, new product launches, and previews of

clothing and accessory lines

Otto Enoteca, September 2008 - June 2009

New York, NY

Head Host

. Created the floor plan for the restaurant on a daily basis

. Organized group dining parties

European Independent Film Festival, January 2008 - May 2008

Paris, France

Festival Coordinator

. Arranged festival events, including workshops and screenings

. Served as media liaison, responsible for the upkeep of new and

existing press contacts

Exelle, September 2007 - January 2008

Paris, France

Intern - Event Planning Assistant

. Managed the floor at parties and galas

Roland Garros (The French Open), June 2006 - July 2006

Paris, France

Sales Assistant

. Gained experience in product marketing and sales

. Completed comprehensive inventory review and stocking of merchandise

Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, June 2005 - August 2005

Bilbao, Spain

Exhibit Assistant

. Worked in a team to coordinate the Richard Serra exhibition opening

. Led guided-tours for English speaking visitors

Skills and Interests

. Proficient in Word, Power Point, and Excel

. Fluent in English and French (dual nationality)

. Interests include skiing, horseback riding, and Italian cooking

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