Rachael L Perkins

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

• Date of Birth: 04/30/78
• Nationality: UK with 5 year B Permit
• Marital Status: Married

• 09/01/09, present, Maternity leave and some part time work, Maternity leave and coordination of international relocation of family, Volunteer at CEVI (YMCA in Zürich), including translation work into English, German courses, 2.5 years, Committee member for a local sports club, 2 years, Various temporary, administrative part-time posts including wine tasting organiser and jewellery salesperson
• 11/01/08, 01/31/10, International Student Advisor, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, Project team member focused on updating and modernizing the University homepage for increasing marketability and information access, Informed and confidential advisory roles in immigration, visa requirements, financial planning, childcare and personal topics, Maintaining up to date online publications and bulletins on dynamic visa requirements, Updated website design and maintenance
• 03/01/09, 09/30/09, International Student Advisor, The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, Comprehensive expert in student immigration requirements, qualifications and applications, Improved the online presence and streamlined information for up to date immigration policies to enable pro-active student action on immigration issues, Maintained productive internal and external information channels, including Home Office, to enable effective and informative information sessions, Conducted multi-tiered confidential communication strategies to both incoming students and Senior Advisors
• 09/01/07, 09/30/08, Customer Services Assistant, Partick Housing Association, Glasgow, UK, First point of contact for confidential and sensitive advice, Responsible for providing access to information regarding housing solutions, External and internal liaison to ensure efficient communication between all parties, Processing complaints and actions procedures, Diary management and meeting coordination
• 06/01/06, 02/28/07, Store Manager, Rodd and Gunn, Ltd, Canberra, Australia, Management and supervision of a sales team of 6 including training and dissemination of industry-based knowledge, supervising staff and reaching sales targets of 72,000 AUD per annum, Coordination and design of visual merchandising including store organization and decoration, In charge of staff scheduling, sales team motivation and focus and sales and customer service analysis
• 01/01/04, 10/31/05, International Student Advisor, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK, Invited speaker on Accommodation Issues for Students at 2005 UK COSA conference, Developed and conducted comprehensive information programs including written documents, web based materials and information sessions, Promoted to Advisor from Administrator as a result of exemplary work ethic and undertaking extensive responsibilities, External and internal long term relationship building experience
• 01/01/02, 12/31/03, Graduate Assistant Advisor, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA, Facilitated the successful application of over 600 study abroad applications, Designed and coordinated a mentoring program to partner exchange students, aimed at reducing culture shock and enhancing integration, Prepared, conducted and reported on student interviews for information sessions, Literature review and informational material writing to pro-actively prepare study abroad students for possible challenges

Registered Behavioral Therapist , Queens University, Belfast

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.