ADA B. GIBBONS

1201 Eva Ave.  Los Altos, CA 94024 - ada@andes.org - 650-793-3210

 

 

PROFILE

Non Profit Administration Ÿ Translator Ÿ Secretary

Nine years experience in managing fund raising and cultural exchanges for the Bay Area / Southern Peru Association. Built on five years prior experience in roles of increasing responsibility in office management in the US and Latin America.

Core Competencies

·         Spanish / Quechua Translator

·         Spanish Language Training

·         Latin Business Conversation

·         Fund Raising Leadership

·         Office Management

·         Tour Organizer

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Andes.org                                                                                                                                              2000 - Present

Spanish / Quechua Translator Interpreter & Trainer

Provides group and individual classes focusing on conversation skills, cultural cues, grammar and pronunciation for personal and corporate clients. Specializes in customized services with options for either onsite training or via email.

Activities benefit from the materials available on the andes.org website. These include coursework, tutorials, examples, and cultural references.

 

Bay Area / Southern Peru Association                                                                                                  2000 – Present

Fundraiser / Cultural Exchange Organizer

Manages the semi-annual fund raising program for school supplies and rehabilitation, library restocking and physical education programs for Peruvian southern provinces. Target annual budget of $20,000. Organizer of frequent cultural exchanges with groups of different backgrounds both locally and overseas.

 

Music Instructor                                                                                                                                          1999 – 2000

Cupertino Union School District, CA

Taught music appreciation, music theory and singing. Delivered lessons to 4th - 6th grade classes. 30 students. 

 

Substitute Spanish Teacher                                                                                                                       1998 – 1999

Kings Academy, Sunnyvale, CA

Taught all high school grades.

 

Secretary / Office Manager                                                                                                                        1996 – 1999

Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc., Palo Alto, CA.

Primary responsibility for maintaining the client data base. Managed volunteer direct mail fundraising marketing projects.

 

Administrator / Translator                                                                                                                          1993 – 1996

Foothill College, Los Altos, CA

Responsible for the management of student records for the Extended Opportunity Program Services, and payroll. Provided Spanish tutor for both individuals and groups related to college programs.

 

Executive Secretary / Office Manager                                                                                                                        

Pro-Med Import Company, Lima, Peru

Supervised headquarters staff for the office of the CEO. Included financial and accounting systems, travel, and other secretarial functions. Staff of 6.

 

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

 

Tourism and Business Certificate

Foothill College 1983-87

 

Executive Secretary Diploma

ESAE Business College, Lima, Peru