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Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee

Coach And Advocate
Mosnita Noua,Timis

Summary

Guide and passionate advocate for empowering and equipping individuals and teams to successfully navigate personal and professional goals through life transitions. An advocate and holistic educator, currently and previously living internationally, collaborating and connecting with international teams and communities. Passionate and collaborative problem solver, with extended experience working remotely.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Entrepreneur & Missionary in Eastern Europe

The Mystic's Way | Be a Light Mission
Mosnita Noua, Romania
07.2023 - Current

Currently living, immersing and working in Eastern Europe with my husband. We are building a business online and cultivating community with local groups. We have also started a podcast, and are holding workshops and mini retreats.

Relocation Counselor

TRC Global Mobility
10.2022 - 05.2023

An employee-owned company making the transition for companies and relocating employees 'less stressful and more successful.' Tailored and flexible solutions for the relocation process

  • One-on-one counseling and coordination of complex domestic relocations for transferees relocating with their companies domestically and internationally
  • Managed transferee moves, including timelines, partner/vendor coordination and milestones within set deadlines
  • Focused and tailored customer experience and support for 5-10 clients and dozens of transferees

SECO Career and Education Advisor

Zeiders Enterprises
10.2019 - 08.2022

Facilitated the education and career development life cycle for military spouses through Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program

  • Collectively handled 100's of incoming calls from military spouses a month, while ensuring high quality standards set by DoD contract requirements
  • Served as Call Center Monitor, providing guidance and resources for staff, and monitored center activities for coverage to meet service levels
  • Trained and mentored new advisors; provided guidance, resources and constructive feedback to support the learning process from the individual perspective
  • Wrote clear and concise after-call CMS notes capturing the purpose and context
  • Advocated for spouse clients and team members, with positive feedback from spouses for genuine quality of care, professionalism, and critical thinking/problem solving
  • Focused on process improvement and identified needs across departments

International Student Advisor/DSO (Designated School Official)

Southern States University
01.2017 - 12.2019

Helped to shape and develop the advising program for over 350 international and domestic students at over two campuses and online in graduate and undergraduate programs

  • Served as Designated Student Official (DSO), advising international students to ensure compliance to maintain their F-1 student status
  • Presented and co-facilitated New Student Orientations
  • Developed an extensive online resource guide for students to access important relevant information
  • Career services: helped to build partnerships with businesses to connect students with pre and post-employment opportunities, including business shadowing tour to Amazon distribution center for business students over two campuses.
  • Conflict resolution management using counseling/coaching skills to address sensitive student issues with discernment
  • Monitored and maintained F-1 international student records and reporting requirements; guided students through complex immigration and visa requirements
  • Conducted one-on-one consultations for work visas (OTPs), contributing to successful applications
  • Chair of the Intercultural and Diversity Committee: spearheaded process and event planning, outreach and implementation
  • Project management of application for approval process with Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Staff to the Governance Board: coordinated meetings, agenda, and communication of important information
  • Committee member for WASC accreditation task force involved in supporting process of regional accreditation-at the time in eligibility phase, pursuing candidacy

Client & Agency Coordinator

RecruitMilitary
01.2015 - 12.2017

Provided liaison services for agencies and businesses (including Fortune 500 companies) to locate appropriate veteran job candidates by accessing a proprietary 1.2M+ veterans member database

  • Communicated with clients through fulfillment implementation process using Salesforce and responded to client queries for information and services
  • Strategic outreach and building client relationships to engage and connect sales team; created partnerships to employ veterans to advance and transition their careers to the private sector
  • Welcomed new employer clients with on-boarding process, incorporating technical and software walk-throughs in virtual sessions while nurturing existing client relationships
  • Helped coordinate multiple career fair events nationwide, including event needs and location information

Content Specialist

Rentrak
01.2013 - 12.2014

Used online reference sources to incorporate and verify over 1 billion broadcast prime video on demand and 200M digital download transactions per year

  • Enhanced content quality by conducting thorough research and content management
  • Monitored and provided feedback on content management user interface
  • Spearheaded effective marketing of events to staff, drafting internal printing and electronic communications
  • Coordinated Health and Community Fair event with over 300 attendees and 25 vendors
  • Member of events committee organizing employee appreciation events, enhancing employee engagement and morale

Instructor/Literacy Clinician

UROK Learning Institute
01.2005 - 05.2007

Taught individual and group literacy program to primarily ESL students, using the Literacy Links program for phonics, seeing an increase in student scores, motivation, and reading, writing, and speaking ability in English.

  • Successfully taught hundreds of students leading to average of 80% increase in competency by end of the program.
  • Managed admissions inquiries and new student orientations.
  • Forged positive relationships with parents and students by monitoring progress and communicating and engaging with parents and schools; current students/parents frequently wanted to continue working with me.
  • Training and ongoing support of new tutors.

Education

Graduate Study - Rehabilitation Counseling

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018

MLitt/MA - English Literature: Modernities

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, SCOTLAND
01.2007 - 01.2008

BA - English Literature

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2001 - 01.2005

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Made an impact and difference in the lives of international students with their transition stateside and helped to navigate personal and educational challenges.
  • Advocating for clients and team, contributing to ongoing process improvements and client/customer trust and loyalty.
  • Successfully organized, planned and helped execute an employee health and wellness fair, bringing together outside vendors and activities to enhance team building, collaboration and morale.
  • Private coach/tutor for Peruvian/German foreign language speaker. Built a relationship and rapport, supporting the transition to living in the U.S. Helped to build confidence and proficiency in language and communication.
  • Taught phonics and literacy to K-12 students and inspired students to engage with language and learning, and saw increased scores and confidence.

Timeline

Entrepreneur & Missionary in Eastern Europe

The Mystic's Way | Be a Light Mission
07.2023 - Current

Relocation Counselor

TRC Global Mobility
10.2022 - 05.2023

SECO Career and Education Advisor

Zeiders Enterprises
10.2019 - 08.2022

International Student Advisor/DSO (Designated School Official)

Southern States University
01.2017 - 12.2019

Graduate Study - Rehabilitation Counseling

San Diego State University
01.2017 - 01.2018

Client & Agency Coordinator

RecruitMilitary
01.2015 - 12.2017

Content Specialist

Rentrak
01.2013 - 12.2014

MLitt/MA - English Literature: Modernities

University of Glasgow
01.2007 - 01.2008

Instructor/Literacy Clinician

UROK Learning Institute
01.2005 - 05.2007

BA - English Literature

San Diego State University
01.2001 - 01.2005

Languages

English
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced
C1
Romanian
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Beginner
A1

Interests & Projects

  • Animal rescue founder, 2021: created awareness and support for pet families and coordinating state and local resources for rescue and securing foster or permanent homes for dogs
  • Experience as travel agent, and events planning
  • Immersing in different cultures and languages, building community and relationships online and in person
  • Capturing moments through blogging, podcasting, and photography
  • Former therapy dog team

Professional Development

  • TEFL 120 Hour Certificate, (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), The TEFL Institute, 03/01/2025
  • Trauma Healing Apprentice Facilitator, The Trauma Healing Institute, 10/24/2024
  • Professional Life Coaching and Mental Health Advocate Certificates, Light University, 02/24/2024
  • Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), NAWDP Certification Committee, 06/01/2022
  • Institutional Member, NACADA (The Global Community for International Advising), NACADA, 01/01/2018
  • PIER Group Meetings (Professional International Educators Roundtable), PIER, 01/01/2017

Interests & Projects

  • Animal rescue founder, 2021: created awareness and support for pet families and coordinating state and local resources for rescue and securing foster or permanent homes for dogs
  • Experience as travel agent, and events planning
  • Immersing in different cultures and languages, building community and relationships online and in person
  • Capturing moments through blogging, podcasting, and photography
  • Former therapy dog team
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