Monica West, Industry Intern

Monica West

Industry Intern

Abu Dhabi Film Festival

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, German, MA
Experience
9 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 3 Months

Industry Intern at Abu Dhabi Film Festival
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2014 to November 2014

On an internship for the duration of the festival (Oct. 22 - Nov. 1), assisted the industry guest coordinator with all aspects of guest relations, including travel and hospitality questions, writing emails, making phone calls, scheduling appointments, and escorting guests to meeting areas. Recommended film screenings and events tailored to each guest's preferences.

Graduate Teaching Asisstant at Florida State University
  • United States
  • August 2012 to May 2014

As the lead graduate instructor for university German courses (levels beginning through intermediate), prepared syllabi and lesson materials for class, delivered eight hours of classroom instruction per week, graded papers and exams, and met with students while maintaining regular office hours.

Was responsible for supervising departmental sponsored activities and supported the administrative operation of the Modern Languages Department through coordination with individual German classes.

Shift Supervisor at Starbucks Coffee Company
  • United States
  • May 2007 to August 2012

Was responsible for in-store communications, day-to-day financial operations, store keys, and managing shifts of up to five baristas by directing workflow and assigning operational tasks.

Provided personalized customer service while preparing beverages to company standards and assured compliance with all health codes.

Completed coffee master training and food safety certification.

Information Center Intern at Tallahassee Democrat Newspaper
  • United States
  • June 2011 to August 2011

On a three month internship, gathered and verified factual information for story assignments through interview, observation, and research.

Organized material and wrote journalistic pieces for both online and printed publication according to AP style, meeting daily and weekly publishing deadlines.

Customer Service Support at Sitel (formerly ClientLogic)
  • United States
  • January 2006 to January 2007

Assisted customers with cellular service accounts, including payment and credit, technical troubleshooting, sales of phones and accessories, and service acquisition issues in a call center environment.

Continuously recognized for customer service excellence and adherence to company quality assurance standards.

Customer Service Support at J.C. Penney Company
  • United States
  • February 2005 to February 2006

Provided personalized customer service while maintaining care and operation of Men's, Children's, Home, and Catalog Services departments.

Assisted customers with credit applications and account services, maintained store till and register funds, and maintained store warehouse of products shipped through catalog services.

Education

Master's degree, German, MA
  • at Florida State University
  • April 2014

Outstanding German Graduate Student, 2014

Bachelor's degree, English and German, BA
  • at Florida State University
  • May 2012
Diploma, English, AA
  • at Florida Gateway College
  • May 2009
High school or equivalent, High School Diploma
  • at Columbia High School
  • May 2007

Specialties & Skills

English
Teaching Skills
Leadership
Communication Skills
Customer Service
Customer Service
Teaching Skills
Editing

Languages

English
Expert
German
Intermediate