Ramona Nita
1453 Blue Stem Lane / Minooka, IL, USA 60447 / Tel. (773) 220-8918 /
Profile: Extensive study and practice of German and French languages and in-depth
exposure to the cultures while living, studying, working abroad; strong analytical, research and
English writing skills, advanced academic degree in International Relations
EDUCATION
Nov 04 M.A. in International Relations
University of Kent/ Brussels School of International Studies, Brussels, Belgium
June 03 DELF II Certificate – Degree for the Study of the French Language
Sep 02-Apr 03 Courses at the French Institute in Cologne, Germany
-1 preparatory course for the DELF exams
-2 courses in French for Business Communication
Nov –Dec 01 Intensive German language course
Inlingua Language School, Cologne, Germany
Jan 02-Sep 02 Self-study of the German language
May 01 B.A. in Business and French
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL
Aug 99-Dec 99 French Study Abroad Program, Paris, France
Aug 97-Dec 97 Course in Linguistics
Jan 01-Apr 01 Course in Translation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Mar 05 Marketing Assistant, French American Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, USA
Translating documents from German and French into English; prospecting companies that attend European trade shows to file for VAT refunds
Aug 04-Nov04 Receptionist/Reservations Agent, Hotel Capital, Brussels, Belgium
Processed reservations, checked guests in and out, managed invoice payments, inbound and outbound calls in French, English and German
Oct 02 Intern in the English Program, Deutsche Welle Radio, Cologne, Germany
Translated news reports from German to English, transcribed interviews, research
Sep 00-Dec 00 Intern, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Export Assistance Center), Chicago
Assisted International Trade Specialists in researching international business markets, drafting summaries of trade leads, preparing annual conference, promoting USEAC services at trade shows; prepared an in-depth international market research report for a client
Oct 99-Dec 99 Intern,French Ministry for Tourism, Departments of the Press and Documentation, Paris, France
Translated Web site text from French to English; prepared daily press review
Oct 97-Jun 99 Accounting Assistant, Fred Lenn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL
Processed A/R and invoices, prepared mail orders for delivery, managed files and overdue payments.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Languages English (native), French (fluent), German (proficient), Romanian (native), Spanish
Computer Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Power Point, Excel), Word Perfect, Internet