International Business Manager or Import-Export Specialist

RACHEL DECKER, MBA 7250 York Ave S., Apt 311 Edina, MN 55435 (612) 207-5770 [email protected] CAREER PROFILE Current MBA student with more than 10 years experience in finance, management, a nd administrative roles. Possess superior knowledge of international markets, bu siness practices, economics, finance, and marketing. Consistently meets operatio nal goals with effective communication, report generation, financial analysis, a nd project management skills. Fluent in English, German, Spanish, and conversati onal in Japanese. Currently studying for the Customs Broker exam. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, Adelphi, MD Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in International Busines s, grad date 2012 * Dual degree program. METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Science in International Business, 2009 * Graduated with 3.5 GPA in Economics and Finance * Completed Internship-Study Abroad Chinese Project with Capital Normal Universi ty in Beijing, 2006. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL, 2009-Present Expense and Finance Assistant, College of Veterinary Medicine * Analyze college-related expenses and finances to produce expense reports as we ll as foundation money permissions using PeopleSoft and MS Access. * Administer and review permissions for department funds, grants, and research p roject monies by collaborating with professionals from college of medicine, dent istry, and veterinary medicine. * Partner with faculty and administration to complete research projects and meet strict deadlines for academic publications while submitting PhD theses and manu scripts for review and providing details for award panels and tenure and promoti on details. * Manage web content serving as web editor for small animal clinical sciences in formational and medicine informational pages with regard to residencies, foundat ions, resident/faculty bios, and current projects within the university. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA (EFCA), Bloomington, MN, 2007-2009 Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director, National Headquarters * Collaborated with the Executive Director, Administrator of Operations, and the Director of Pastoral Care Ministries to help resolve issues between churches, p astoral candidates, and the District Superintendents on a national level. * Authored guidelines documenting placement procedures for new seminary graduate s and provided placement assistance to search committees within regional distric ts as part of managing operations for the placement department within pastoral c are ministries. * Prepared a nationally published guideline booklet documenting how to successfu lly manage placement institutions mainly affiliated with the EFCA.

REVIC GLOBAL, INC., Beijing, China, 2006 Assistant to the President, Administer International Internship * Conducted specific translations of technical scripts for the president. * Created innovative PowerPoint presentations for review by the board of directo rs on certain regions of North America to be used for market research purposes. * Assisted with production and feedback of new marketing tools and researched ne w software used with affiliated industries. LUND FOOD HOLDINGS, INC., Edina, MN, 2000-2007 Assistant Pricing Coordinator General Merchandise Buyer Assistant Bookkeeper * Managed store operations by supervising staff during peak business hours to en sure optimal customer service. * Reviewed and approved pricing orders from corporate to the store level, ensuri ng compliance with current pricing trends throughout all departments. * Completed training in bookkeeping guidelines and software applications to assi st lead accountant with fiscal administration during peak holiday times. * Initiated multiple procurements in the grocery department to comply with futur e dated sales and ensure a proper supply of materials. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MIDWEST GLOBAL TRADE ASSOCIATION (MGTA), St. Paul, MN Import and Export Full-Day Seminars, 2005-2008 * Topics covered: Payment Regulations, Import Compliance, Export Procedures and Compliance, Trade Barriers. ACTIVITIES MIDWEST GLOBAL TRADE ASSOCIATION (MGTA), Communications Committee ALACHUA COUNTY EMERGING LEADERS (ACEL), Community and Advocacy Committee UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Co-Captain of Sustainability Initiative campaign FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD AND WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER, Volunteer METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Founder, Chapter of Minnesota College Republicans .