Nneka stefania ACHaPU
Houston, TX 77083
832-***-**** ***********@*****.**
objective
Diligent and professional individual, possessing strong written and verbal
skills and ability to communicate effectively, seeking a challenging position in
an International Environment as an Executive Assistant. Fluent in 3 languages
with excellent international relations skills, cultural sensitivity and ability
to work independently or in a team.
work Experience
The Alliance for Multicultural Community Services
Executive Assistant
December 2009 to July 2010
Provided assistance to the Director of Operations in preparing invoices, reports, memos,
letters
Attended all staff and admininistrative meetings to record minutes
Updated client/refugee databases
Created forms for reporting to funding sources and other organizations
Created flyers and marketing materials for the IDA and Driver's Education Department
Provided for translation in Spanish and assisted caseworkers in Interpretation
Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence
Pacific Interpreters
Medical Italian Interpreter
September 2009 to Present (Part Time)
Medical and General Interpreter, bridging the communication gap between Italian and
Italian American patients and
clients with American and English Speaking clients.
Identify and resolve conflicts between English speaking Medical Staff and Italian
patients.
Minority Chamber of Commerce
International and Community Programs Coordinator
May 2009 to October 2009
Organize and facilitate meeting sessions with representatives from other organizations
Perform data gathering and analysis
Revise client business plans to expand entrepreneurial and employment opportunities for
minorities
Identify community needs and work with community to develop strategies to meet those
needs
Provide analysis and advice to facilitate decision-making for the CEO
Spanish Interpreter during private meetings between government officials and the CEO
New Creation Care
2005 - 2008 Houston, TX
Executive Assistant
Interpreting for Spanish speaking patients with nurses during visits.
Designing forms for the organization of the company, drafted letters and updated manuals
for policies and procedure.
Worked on inventory and training of new employees.
Maintaining the general filing system and all correspondence in an organized manner.
Assisted in the planning and preparation of meetings and conference telephone calls
Italian Trade Commission of Los Angeles/UT Houston Institute for Molecular Medicine
Contract Assignment
Event Coordinator/Italian Interpreter for NanoTech 2009
Plan and Coordinate with vendors for the networking receptions
Create and adhere to project budgets and timelines for events
Managed RSVP's, followed up on all communication between the Italian Trade Commission
and
the UT Houston Institute for Molecular Studies.
Cittabella
Contract Assignment
Italian/Spanish Interpreter/Personal Assistant
Meeting and appointments management
Translated all contracts, medical records
Interpreting between Patient and Physician Office
Maintained communication between Consulate and patient.
Education
2004-2010 University of Houston Houston, TX
B.A., Italian and Spanish
Minor in International Area Studies, Arabic and Middle Eastern Culture
2000-2004 West Brook Senior High School Beaumont, Texas
1997-2000- Scuola Media Statale "Albio Tibullo" Roma, Italy
LANGUAGES
Italian (Native Speaker), English (Native Speaker), Spanish (Near Native), Arabic
(Conversational), Hindi (Beginner).
AWARDS rECEIVED
2008 Placed 20th out of 180 in the Nation for United Nations competitions for
secretary position for Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations
Skills and Abilities
Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Adobe Photoshop. Typing: 80 words per minute