Margarita C Pearce

Margarita C. Pearce P.O. Box 029009, PTY 27450, Miami, FL 33102 Celular: - Email: - OBJECTIVE Become a part of a dynamic organization allowing for parlay of my demonstrated innate organization, communication, and management skills. PROFILE Motivated, personable business professional with proven track record of excellence in customer service. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultures. Thrive in dead-line driven environments. Excellent team skills. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EDUCATION Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy Panama Panama City, Panama June 2010-September 2018 Plans, schedules and administers all non-Fulbright exchange programs designed to achieve Mission Program Plans goals and objectives and enhance bilateral relations. Serves as first point of contact for programs. Interacts with a wide range of academic and professional contacts in English and Spanish, as well as in the public and private sectors and inside the Mission. Networks with high-level government and private sector officials, NGOs, university deans and rectors. Ensure that all necessary logistical support and that written and oral communication are executed in a timely and efficient manner. Assists with the development of promotion materials and media coverage. Director Scholarship Program, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, USA Panama City, Panama May 2001-Present Direct and implement recruitment program for Panamanian undergraduate and master level students targeting current students, recent graduates, parents. Liaise and maintain high level communications with private and governmental organizations. Establish and maintain cooperation agreements between local organizations, private and public universities and Lindenwood. “Sell” education in the US in small group presentations with students, parents, faculty. General resource for admissions, screen dossiers of potential candidates, coordinate student admissions as necessary. Hosting of visitors providing logistical support prior to arrival and during visit. Lindenwood University, Missouri, USA September 1999 Master of Business Administration, Graduated Magna Cum Laude University of Denver, Colorado, USA June 1998 Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Minor in Business