Maja

Full CV / Resume

Education M. Ed University of Hawai’i Mānoa

Graduate Assistant with the Office of Research Services Higher Education Administration

Updated grant database with contracts 2016

Responsible for sending grant correspondence to faculty

Program intern with Shangri La Interviewed artists in residence Created written and video blog content Conducted visitor surveys and study with over 2,000 people

Assisted in preparation and execution of events

in Psychology Research assistant for the Department of Psychology Oakland University

Dialogue facilitator for international peace conference

2011 Semester in Hawai’i 2010

Work Experience

English Teacher (online)

Create lesson plans for students and monitor learning progress

Train business students for interviews, presentations, & discussion

Teach cross-cultural and communication skills

Lead online discussions in business, research, and academic topics

Program Consultant (online)

Researched and organized academic articles

Created literature reviews to prepare for article submission

Researched & prepared an outline for the new graduate student handbook

Assistant Field Director

Designed 70 experiential field classes in conjunction with faculty in Semester at Sea ten different countries for over 500 students

Worked with professors, local hosts, and community partners in the , Asia, and Africa

Managed the budget, payments, and travel logistics for each field experience

Prepared and reviewed evaluations and feedback from students and faculty

Conducted evaluations of field visits

Led groups of 30 students on in country field experiences in Japan, India, and South Africa.

Corporate Trainer

Advised clients on company policies and procedures United Shore Financial Services

Implemented a training program for new and current employees

Tracked employee performance and created strategies for quality control

Field Instructor

Advised students on program objectives, academic options, and post program planning

Created experiential learning activities for students

Tracked student progress and developed strategies for interventions

Coordinated logistics and schedules for staff and students

Supervised ten students and two employees during shifts

Facilitated group therapeutic and wellness curriculum

Program and Outreach Intern

Worked closely with the President and Program Director in El-Hibri Charitable Foundation implementing public and private programs and outreach efforts Unity Productions Foundation

Coordinated programs with professors, universities, NGOs, and governmental organizations Planned and executed programs, recruiting, budget, and onsite logistics for events

Executive Assistant/Realtor

Negotiated contracts and terms Real Estate One Conducted price evaluations for private and foreclosed properties

Created listing presentations and met with clients Managed listing inventory and files

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Social Media, Skype, Zoom

• Typing: 75 words per minute

• Fluent in oral and written Bosnian also referred to as Serbo-Croation

• Volunteered teaching English in Turkey and Italy

• Organized and executed outreach efforts with local communities for cross-cultural conferences

• Trips to Molokai to rebuild hiking trails, fishponds, & removed invasive plants in Kalaupapa