Aaliyah Nedd
Legislative Assistant at National Association of Counties
Legislative Assistant at National Association of Counties
A graduate of the University of Florida with a double major in International Studies (European Focus) and Russian Language and Culture. I am a passionate, driven young professional who is looking to work for an NGO focusing on creating social and political change in Washington, DC. 

I have experience working with people around the world, giving me excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to successfully collaborate with others, and foster relationships. I am multilingual and can communicate both orally and in writing in English, Spanish and Russian. 

My current role has given me comprehensive experience in administrative support, where I directly support a CEO on a day-to-day basis, ensuring timely and accurate execution of all deadlines and demands. I also have experience working with reporting and data, with the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.

My primary career interests include: international relations, foreign policy, governance, democracy, human rights, translation, and related fields.
National Association of Counties
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Legislative Assistant
National Association of Counties
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Administrative Assistant and Board Relations Coordinator
National Association of Counties
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Government Affairs Intern
Downs Accounting
• Provided administrative support and fulfilled all executive assistant duties for company CEO, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, answering phones and emails
• Acted as a translator by corresponding with clientele in English, Spanish and Russian in both oral and written communication
• Worked closely with company CEO to improve office functions, including organizing and filing documents
• Served as primary point of contact for external stakeholders for the company
Pompano Beach, FL
Executive Assistant/Translator
American Traveler
https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-traveler-staffing-professionals
•	Contacted 100+ clients daily through phone, email, and text communications to increase company revenue
•	Generated and maintained 1,000 leads within a 50,000 profile Customer Relationship Management Database through SalesForce 
•	Applied critical thinking and communication skills to recruit and improve client-facility relationships
•	Collaborated with 3 other company departments to ensure exemplary customer service in a fast-paced business environment
Boca Raton
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Consultant
ICORating Co.
• Provided remote translation of business models and cryptocurrency assessments and ratings 
• Assessed the culture coherence and relevancy of documents in the target language to assist global clientele
• Applied knowledge of both Russian and American culture to mediate cultural differences
• Negotiated deals in foreign environment
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Translation and Cultural Competency Coordinator
Klyuver
• Assisted in remote preparation and translation of contractual agreements in a multi-national company setting
• Interpreted phone calls and other modes of correspondence
• Gained culturally relevant experience pertinent to the business world
Belarus
Translation Specialist
TigerDen Martial Arts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tigerden-martial-arts
• Promoted from instructor to perform administrative duties in the front office of busy martial arts instruction facility
• Managed client accounts and monitored costs to balance income and expenditures
• Managed client contracts and billing, and coordinated event schedules and logistics for customers
• Served as liaison between clients and senior management to communicate expectations, needs and deviations
Woodbridge, VA
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Office Manager
Bachelor of Arts - BA
International Studies, European Focus
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University of Florida
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
Russian Language and Culture
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University of Florida
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
Two-year pre-university program that brings top-performing academic students as representatives for their country, to one of 13 campuses around the world. Students are focused on intercultural communication, leadership and fostering positive change in their communities.
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United World College Costa Rica
https://www.linkedin.com/school/uwc-costa-rica/
University of Florida
University of Florida Davis Scholar
United World College
United World College Davis Scholar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-hubbard-0212361a3
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Director at Promontory Financial Group, an IBM Company
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Program Coordinator at Leading Harvest
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Miami, FL
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