Jacob Gadikian

4818 Clifton PKWY
Hamburg, NY 14075
716-989-4815
faddat@gmail.com

Objective: To find a temporary English Education position in the Seoul Area from (around) July 18-August 8.

Skills

* Comfortable in multi-cultural business and educational environments

* 2 years of English Education experience in South Korea

* Currently finishing a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics

* Advanced Computer hardware and software repair, maintenance, and implementation

o Full list of software competency available upon request

* Familiar with standard office business protocols and decorum

* Conversational Italian Language

* I am a fast learner, and I like a challenge.

Employment History:

Contact Information / References Available Upon Request

Jackie's Clinic Seoul Korea August 2006-Present

English Instruction and Curriculum Development

* Advised on Curriculum Development Issues

* Taught English to the 7-12 age group at all levels of ability

Azerty (via Durham Staffing) Orchard Park, NY December 2006-March 2007

Order Processing

ICT Group Amherst, NY Nov 2006-Dec 2006

Mortgage Service Representative for Wells Fargo Bank

W Institute Kangnam Branch Seoul, Korea May 2006 - August 2006

English Instruction and Curriculum Development

* Taught English to the 7-12 age group to beginner English students

* Developed content for www.kiznara.co.kr

Waring Financial Group Hamburg, NY 2003-2006
Technology Lead and CRM Implementation

* Earned my NYS Life, Health and Accident License

* Developed my professional skills significantly, learning to implement software business-wide

* Been responsible for purchases of software and hardware on a larger scale

* Developed processes to enhance office productivity

Buffalo Investment Group Buffalo, NY 1998-2002
CRM Operator

* Earned an A+ Computer Certification

* Earned the Master Level Bill Good Marketing Certification

* Designed several Mass-Mail Marketing campaigns

Packages International Buffalo, NY 2001
Technology Advisor

* Learned to work as a member of a team in an office environment at a very young age

* Performed technology training duties for the first time

* Learned to use my computer skills to enhance business productivity

CitiGates International Orchard Park, NY 1997-2002

Technology Advisor

* Developed content for the web

* Managed the technology demands of a small business in a cost-effective fashion.

Education:
Transcripts Available Upon Request

* Currently working on a MA in Applied Linguistics at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia 2008

* Paralegal Studies Certificate - University at Buffalo 2007

* Bachelor's Degree in History and International Studies: Loyola University Chicago 2002-Dec 2005

o Graduated from Loyola in 3 1/2 years while studying in: Accra, Ghana; Rome, Italy, and Chicago, IL

o Attended on a full academic scholarship

* Canisius High School 1998-2002

Certification/Licensing

* Paralegal certificate from the University of Buffalo 2007

* Earned NYS Life, Accident and Health Insurance Sales Certificate in 2004

* CompTIA A+ Computer Certificate 2000

* "Master's Degree" from Bill Good Marketing 1999