Diana Naranjo
Kaarst
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Experienced with curriculum development, instructional leadership, and team management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance educational programs and foster academic excellence. Track record of building collaborative environments and driving continuous improvement in teaching practices.
Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to [Area of expertise]. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through [Action].
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Freelancer
06.2000 - Current
- Translate company books, speeches, technical papers, and thesis
- Interpret for various speakers in conferences or presentations
- Interpret as part of a negotiation team for a Pharmaceutical Company
- Translations from Spanish, French and Italian to English from English, French and Italian to Spanish
English Teacher
The One Institute
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Teach English classes immersed in a business context for managers, executives, professionals and business students. Classes were focused on negotiations, finance, marketing and oral presentations.
Marketing and Human Resources Teacher
Universidad de Las Américas
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Professor for the GLION Program at the School of Hospitality and Tourism
- Principles of Marketing (Eng.)
- Human Resources (Eng.)
General Manager
Metromovil.Com S.A.
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Commercial management of corporate accounts
- Planning and control of flows and reconciliations with Mobile Operators
- Commercial negotiation.
- Management of corporate issues and legal coordination.
- Support in strategic planning.
- Opening of new market niches and development of new products.
Communication & Negotiation Teacher
Universidad Internacional SEK
10.2003 - 07.2012
- Professor of International Negotiation (Eng.)
- Professor of Etiquette and Protocol
- Academic Writing: Thesis Project Professor
- Professor of International Marketing (Eng.)
- Thesis Director
Elementary and High School English Department Coordinator
Johannes Kepler School
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Represent the school before parents, the publishers involved, as well as before ministerial authorities.
- Select, evaluate and assist all Faculty members
- Plan lessons and develop curricula for each level
- Coordinate language proficiency testing (e.g. CELDT) for the purpose of identifying students that qualify for English Language
- Identify program needs (e.g. instructional materials and equipment, etc.), provide input to school administration
- Offer academic support to students
General Sales Manager
Maxirose S.A.
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Expand the client portfolio
- Search for new market niches
- Maintain business relationships with clients in the USA and Europe
- Design and supervision of packaging manufacturing
- Carry out all the phases for the farm's participation in fairs
- Evaluation and choice of new varieties
- Marketing of old and new products
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
Fenix Airways Cargo
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Client portfolio management
- Establishment of new agreements with potential clients
- Analysis of the market and the "Country Risk" for the future establishment of commercial relations with foreign companies.
- Make constant reports on the current situation of the Country and its government.
- Signing of an Agreement with Tampa Cargo to carry out cargo operations in Ecuador, Miami and Amsterdam
- Follow up and renew agreement with UPS
English Department Coordinator and Teacher
Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Coordinator English Language Department
- Select, evaluate and assist all Faculty members
- Plan lessons and develop curricula
- Coordinate language proficiency testing
- Development programs.
- Offer academic support to students
- Ensure a safe learning environment
- Teacher of British and American Literature 5th and 6th years
- Teacher of English Culture 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
- Grammar teacher 4th, 5th and 6th years
- Current Events 5th year teacher
International Commerce Manager
Flores Tocacso S.A
02.2000 - 02.2001
- Generate sales and position the company in the Ecuadorian market
- Documentary survey, technical and commercial evaluation
- Sectorial market and feasibility study
- Analysis and achievement of consumers preferences and potential clients
- Strengthen the commercial line
- Achieve commercial agreements with wholesalers
- Client portfolio management
Foreign Trades Assistant
Flores y Frutas Florifrut S.A.
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Market Research Evaluation
- Management of stock and Inventories.
- Documented development of commercial activities abroad.
- Analysis of the effectiveness of promotions based on sales volume.
- Export procedures
- Calculation of tariffs
Public Sector Account Executive
Banco de Guayaquil
10.1996 - 09.1997
- In charge of managing Public Sector accounts such as the Comptroller's and Attorney's Office and other Institutions
- Manage all account transfers
- Manage salary payments
Education
Certified faculty of the Glion program - Hospitality Business, Marketing
01.2014
- Address: Route de Glion 111, 1823 Glion, 1823 Montreux (Switzerland)
- Https://www.glion.edu/
Certificate TEFL/ TESL CCA - Teaching English as a Foreign Language, as a Second Language and Cross-Cultural Awareness
01.2005
https://www.juniata.edu/
Bachelor of Arts - Business and International Relations
01.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Social media
- Power Point
- Outlook
- Skype
- Internet user
- Written and Verbal skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Motivated
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Cultural awareness
- Fluent bilingualism
- Effective communication techniques
- Written translation
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English: LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2
French: LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING B2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1
Italian: LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING B1 SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
German: LISTENING B1 READING B1 WRITING B1 SPOKEN PRODUCTION A1 SPOKEN INTERACTION A1
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
English Teacher - The One Institute
02.2016 - 10.2017
Marketing and Human Resources Teacher - Universidad de Las Américas
09.2013 - 09.2015
General Manager - Metromovil.Com S.A.
11.2011 - 09.2013
Elementary and High School English Department Coordinator - Johannes Kepler School
10.2009 - 08.2011
General Sales Manager - Maxirose S.A.
10.2006 - 10.2009
Marketing and Public Relations Intern - Fenix Airways Cargo
04.2005 - 06.2006
Communication & Negotiation Teacher - Universidad Internacional SEK
10.2003 - 07.2012
English Department Coordinator and Teacher - Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles
02.2001 - 02.2005
Translator and Interpreter - Freelancer
06.2000 - Current
International Commerce Manager - Flores Tocacso S.A
02.2000 - 02.2001
Foreign Trades Assistant - Flores y Frutas Florifrut S.A.
02.1998 - 01.2000
Public Sector Account Executive - Banco de Guayaquil
10.1996 - 09.1997
Juniata College - Certificate TEFL/ TESL CCA, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, as a Second Language and Cross-Cultural Awareness
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador - Bachelor of Arts, Business and International Relations
Glion Institute of Higher Education - Certified faculty of the Glion program, Hospitality Business, Marketing