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SARA ABITBOL<br>1207 Cambria Way (858) 243-4873<br>Encinitas, CA 92024 saraabitbol@yahoo.com<br>CREATIVE PR, TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER ENGLISH/SPANISH &amp; EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL <br><br> Dynamic leader and teacher fluent in English, Spanish and French<br> Effective interpreter and translator, assisting senior staff, customers, legal advisors and key decision makers with problem solving fostering clear and meaningful communication<br> High-energy, hands-on professional with a successful history of creating results, driving performance and motivating workforce excellence<br>SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS<br>LEADERSHIP<br> Top Sales person for 3 years in the retail industry exceeding expectations with sales over $2,000,000 in a month<br> Managerial skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll and other administrative tasks<br> Accomplished delegator with experience supervising more than 10 employees in various roles including sales and customer service<br> Decision maker capable of identifying needs, setting goals, solving problems, and developing strategies <br> Strong team leader who listens effectively, facilitates discussion, provides appropriate feedback, and shares success<br> Ability to manage budgets, administer contracts and negotiate agreements<br><br>COMMUNICATION AND EMPLOYEE/ PUBLIC RELATIONS<br> Skilled translator/ interpreter Spanish, English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds<br> Track record of success leading and managing large-scale fundraising events, meeting the financial goals of a highly visible organization<br> Polished and persuasive communicator able to translate complex issues into easily understood concepts<br> Ability to quickly assess needs and help resolve problems <br> Unique ability able to develop rapport with clients and colleagues<br> Accomplished and gifted teacher who has created a class curriculum that encourages effective and efficient student comprehension<br><br>DESIGN, MARKETING, AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT<br> Successfully created new product design and manufactured over 300 unique pieces of jewelry<br> Drove successful product launch including catalogue design and printing<br> Published and sold cook book compiled from over 500 recipes submitted nationally <br><br>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY<br>SARA AND SARAH DESIGNS, INC., San Diego, CA 2001 - Nov 2009<br>Designer, Owner<br>EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, Unemployment Office, San Diego, CA 2007- 2008<br>Translator and Interpreter, Spanish/English<br><br>KEN JEWISH COMMUNITY, San Diego, CA 2006<br>Strategic Planning Assistant<br><br>ASHLEY FALLS SCHOOL, DEL MAR SCHOOL DISTRICT, San Diego, CA 2001 - 2002<br>ESL Teacher<br><br>ENGLISH, SPANISH, and FRENCH TUTORING, Long Island, NY 1995 - 1999<br>Private Tutoring<br><br>TELAS OXFORD, Mexico City 1989 - 1992<br>International Sales Manager<br><br>AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS, Montréal, Canada 1984 - 1987<br>Reservations Ticket Agent<br><br>AEREOMEXICO, Montréal, Canada 1984<br>Ticket Agent<br><br>CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, Mexico City 1980 - 1982<br>Assistant Manager<br><br>PALI FURNITURE, Mexico City 1978 - 1980<br>Senior Sales<br><br>EDUCATION<br>Certificate English/Spanish Translator and Interpreter (In Progress)<br>Ucsd Extension, San Diego, CA<br><br>Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)<br>Long Island University, Long Island NY<br><br>BA, Psychology<br>Stony Brook University, Long Island, NY