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Sylvia L. Andrade
Compton, CA 90221
EDUCATION
B.A. in History, Minor in Spanish Literature
May 2007
University of California, Berkeley
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Staff, Millennium Sales & Promotions (Money Gram) 2005-
2006
. Participated in running street marketing promotions to inform
the community of Money Gram services.
. Helped Money Gram acquire new clients: engaged with people on
the streets to promote and motivate them to use Money Gram.
. Worked on different events with radio stations to create a fun
environment for potential clients creating awareness Money Gram.
Academic Advisor, Ashford University Feb 2008-Oct 2009
. Student case load management - Persistence, Reentry, and
Completion.
. Develop rapport and constructive relationships with all students
and staff.
. Created excel reports to seek trends and help students.
. Correspond via phone and email with students on a regular basis.
. Closely monitor student attendance and grades in database to
assure progression.
. Defined and interpreted Ashford University policies and
procedures for students.
. Worked closely with other departments to make sure students were
in compliance and set for degree completion.
. Trained new advisors their job duties.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant 2006-2007
. Translated legal documents from Spanish into English or vice
versa.
. Served as a translator in asylum interviews and court dates
in the San Francisco Immigration office, in the East Bay
Sanctuary or in other necessary situations.
. Worked on legal asylum declarations
. Managed appointment calendar for incoming new clients.
. Greeted clients and provided them with a comfortable stress-
free environment needed for asylum cases.
. Filled out legal forms such as INS documents, citizenship,
permanent residency and petitions for asylum.
SKILLS
. Bilingual: English and Spanish
. Knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Perfect and Publisher. Also great with the Jasc Paint Shop
Pro software.
. Great oral and written communication skills
REFERENCES
Available upon request