Kerin A. Zinze
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OBJECTIVE To obtain the position as Luxury Goods Specialist in which
I can utilize my experience in International Logistics as
well as fluency in Italian and/or Spanish
EDUCATION Pace University, Dyson School of Arts and Sciences, New
York, NY, USA, Bachelor of Arts May 2009
Major: Language, Culture, and World Trade ?
Concentration: Italian/ International Economics
Minor: Spanish ? Overall
GPA: 3.5, Dean's List
STUDY ABROAD Buenos Aires, Argentina, Spring 2009
. Senior Thesis - Research on Italian immigration and its
influence on Buenos Aires economy
Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy, Spring
2008
Centro de los Estudios Hisp nicos de Segovia, Segovia,
Spain, Summer 2006
HONORS Dean's Scholarship ? Pforzheimer Honors College
SKILLS Language - Fluent in Italian and Spanish ? Computer - MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg Terminal? Market Research
EXPERIENCE Bloomberg Financial, LP, Skillman, NJ
Global Fundamentals Data Analyst (Italian)- November 2009-
Present
? Research historical financial data, statements, and news
of Italian companies; translate and record into
Bloomberg system and analyze trends
? Interpret and calculate annual and semiannual numbers
while able to derive quarters for various Italian
Companies and able to conclude trends all within the
strict, daily quota
? Analyze prestigious Italian firms such as Fiat S.p.A.,
Brembo S.p.A., Bulgari, as well as Banks
As Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
American Collegiate Adventures, Florence, ITALY
Study Abroad Leader - Florence University of the Arts -
June - August 2009
? Negotiated in native tongue of local restaurants,
business owners, and transportation companies in
Order to maximize Study Abroad experience while
meeting the budget
? Managed financial accounts of high end restaurants and
hotel expenses
? Composed daily itineraries by researching events and
activities in Florence via internet, newspaper,
And local word of mouth
? Established relationships with high end Leather Factories
and Gold Specialists and organized tours
BMT Commodity Corporation, New York, NY
Italian and Spanish Marketing Agent-
September 2008 - April 2009
. Performed market development of wood product in Italy and
Spain by online market screening
. Translated product programs and sent them to prospective
clients, such as high end furniture makers
. Provided translations of Spanish/Italian to General
Manager during conference calls and emails
. Designed quotations and sales contracts for clients
. Provided daily consultative support and customer service
in Italian by ensuring that the client is clear on
products and services offered
. Aggressively penetrated new accounts to ensure sales
quota achievement and increased revenue
. Collaborated with customs brokers in Latin America and
Italy and logistics coordinators throughout the USA in
order to ensure successful and efficient delivery of
products
. Managed client accounts in order to establish to
establish long lasting relationships and business
. Broadened European market by creating and implementing
sales in Italy and those in Spain
Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging & Longevity, New York,
NY
Italian Research Interviewer-
June 2008 - August 2008
? Contributed to research for improvements to the New
York City Senior system of health care
? Visited over 50 senior centers observing the conditions
and improvements
? Translated the standard interview from English to
Italian
? Implemented hour long formal interviews in the seniors'
native language regarding health care and facilities
ACTIVITIES Phi Sigma Iota -honorary foreign languages fraternity;
Gamma Kappa Alpha-honorary Italian fraternity
Kappa Delta Sorority- A founding sister at Pace
University, raised over $10,000 yearly in Charity