Lenore Sanborn de Asis

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EDUCATION
1991-1996

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature and Culture
Major GPA: 3.9
Honors:
 Sigma Delta Pi (Romance Languages Honor Society), Education Abroad Opportunity Grant, Pacific Rim Scholarship, Leadership & Conflict Resolutions Certificate, Campuswide Honors Program.
Universidad de San Nicolás Hidalgo (Mexico): Mexican Literature & Culture
1993-1994 Universitat de Barcelona (Spain): Spanish and Catalan Literature and Language
1997 Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies (Japan): Japanese Intensive Study Program

EXPERIENCE

Oasis Designs

Web Developer

1999-present
San Diego, CA
  • Designed and created corporate web sites utilizing HTML, Front Page, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript and CGI Scripting for such features as secure servers and cross-browser compatibility testing.
  • Designed site architecture, overall layout, custom images and logos utilizing Paint Shop Pro.
  • Worked closely with clients to negotiate reliable hosting services, improve overall web presence, and develop site content.

Aomori Association of Japan Exchange and Teaching

Magazine Editor-In-Chief

1998-1999
Aomori, Japan
  • Formulated monthly magazine themes for target audience of 80 multi-cultural expatriates.
  • Graphic design utilizing Adobe Photo & Print Shop, MS Office, and Microsoft Publisher.
  • Cut production and distribution costs from $4000.00 to $700.00.
  • Increased subscriptions from 50% to 95%. Consistently met critical deadlines.

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ JET Program

Asst. Language Teacher

1996-1999
Aomori, Japan
  • Translated Japanese, Spanish and English for the Governor’s Office. Gave seminars on developing international curricula. Initiated projects with multinational guest speakers.
  • Coordinated with 40+ Japanese teachers at 5 schools to raise test scores from 50% to 75%. Supervised, trained and evaluated student teachers.
  • Web Development. Taught co-workers and students to use Windows 98 and Front Page.

Center for International Education, UC Irvine

International Peer Advisor

1994-1996
Irvine, CA
  • Developed and conducted pre-departure orientations, Mexico & Spain information sessions, and international opportunities seminars to specialized target audiences.
  • Interviewed and selected candidates for the Education Abroad Program (EAP).
  • Guest lecturer: Universitywide Office of EAP Developing Countries Orientation.

Campuswide Honors Program, UC Irvine

Peer Academic Advisor

1995-1996
Irvine, CA
  • Trained in conflict resolution of diverse groups. Mediated between professors & students.
  • Oversaw all projects and staff. Liaison for staff & project teams & outside organizations.
  • Interviewed, selected and trained the pursuant advising staff.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

C++, HTML, JavaScript, CGI, Web Design, Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, MS Office, Windows, UNIX and Macs.

LANGUAGES

English, Japanese, Spanish and Catalan.

ACHIEVEMENTS
* National Japanese Language Proficiency Test : passed third level exam with 92%. 1997
*Published a collection of creative writings in Spanish, Catalan, and English. 1996
*Acted as medical translator for the Flying Samaritans organization. 1991-1996
*Excellence in Research Award: undergraduate thesis in Developmental Neurobiology. 1993
References available upon request.
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