MSc Software Engineering

BE Computer Science engineering

Languages : C, C++, C#, JAVA, VB.NET, ASP.NET,

Awarded certificate of proficiency upon completion of a course in Visual C# and ASP.NET by Megatech Computer Academy, India in 2005

Second prize awarded for Animation at CYBERPUNK 2003 organized by the CSI, India

Scored 80% in a course that involved Web designing, Database designing, Networking at the Aptech Computer Education centre, India in 2001

Awarded a certificate in Computer Fundamentals, MS office’ 97 and Internet upon completion of the course by Aptech Computer Education, India in 1999

GCSE: ENGLISH LANG/LIT-aa, SCIENCE DUEL AWARD-aa, MATHS-b, HISTORY-a, GERMAN-a, PHYSICAL ED-a*, RELIGION-a*, TECHNOLOGY-a,

A-LEVEL: ENGLISH LIT-a, SOCIOLOGY-a, HISTORY-a, GERMAN-b

SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES BSc: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND LAW 2ND YEAR STUDENT.

ENGLAND: 2007-8: CARITAS, LONDON, CREATING DATABASE FOR CATHOLIC ACTION SOCIAL NETWORK ORGANISATION.

GERMANY 2004: WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOL, TEACHING ENGLISH.

USA, KENTUCKY 2006: 4 MONTHS, 6 DAYS A WEEK RESPITE COUNCELLOR FOR SEVERELY MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, WALKING

1960's pop music

READING: GRAHAM GREENE ESPECIALLY, DEVELOPMENT JOURNALS, STUDY BOOKS-LAW AND DEVELOPMENT, EAST AFRICAN HISTORY, SOUTH AMERICAN HISTORY...

PEOPLE!!!

I have a degree in Marketing and Advertising in a prestige college in Brazil. I was graduated on the top of my class, and very admired by my professors.(http://www.espm.br/english/institutional/Pages/default.aspx)

I participate, along with college mates, in a marketing contest sponsored by L'Oreal witch I was in the national finalist . (www.brandstorm.com)

I'm interest in all forms of arts. From classical arts to fashion and industrial arts.

But i'm very open minded and like all sorts of things

Ashesi University College -  Undergraduate(Sophomore).

Course of study - Management Information Systems

Front Desk Receptionist - Ashesi University College. 01/2007 to Present

Computer Laboratory Supervisor - Ashesi University College. 08/2005 to 12/2005

Proficient with Visual Basic, Java and Micorsoft Office Applications(Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Word).

I am a full-time student of Ashesi University College pursuing a four-year degree course in Management Information Systems. I have taken courses in Visual Basic, Java, Financial Accounting, Statistics, Calculus, Leadership Seminar 1&2, Social Theory, Design and Africa in the International Setting.

I am capable of working independently and in groups to bring about synergy. Besides, I am adaptive to changes wherein necessary and have a passion for maintaining integrity and responsibility. I am very affable,  helpful and approachable. I have good communication skills as a result of my election as headboy during my three-year secondary education at Adisadel College, Ghana. I am a value creator and innovative, always adding value to what I do and has already been done. These qualities form my key strengths.

I believe the desire, determination and knowledge I have enables me to be efficient in my endeavors. This enthusiasm allows me to fully utilize my information technology abilities and management skills in relation to the endeavors I pursue.

1. 2006 - 2007 – Event Management student
   Currently on the second semesterGraduation due: July, 2008; Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro – RJ - Brazil            &n bsp;          
2. 2004 - 2006 – Advertising student
   From the 1st to the 4th semester
   Estácio de Sá University, Juiz de Fora – MG - Brazil                 &n bsp;            &nbs p;                           &n bsp;            &nbs p;                           &n bsp;            &nbs p;      
3. 2001-2002 – High school graduation abroad (United States)
   High School 
   Brownstown High School  - Illinois / USA
   Great capacity of communication, interaction and relationship in all business level activities.  Captivate to situations of challenge related to creativity and competitiveness, uses those to plan and organize events with direct and competent attitude. Aptitude to speak to different audiences and present projects. Taste for the cooking area, choosing menus and drinks, responsible for organizing and executing events in companies.  Good presentation and practice in receiving guests in vary situations. Fast capability of adaptation to new environments, situations and people. Experience of living abroad as an Exchange Student in the United States. Fluent in English, had studied until the advanced level in Brazil before going to the USA where was able to improve during the period of one year of stay. Ability to work independently, enthusiasm and desire to learn are the highlight characteristics.

Two years experience in interior design decorative objects sales as salesperson and manager.

I'm interested in everything related to arts, culture and entertainment. I enjoy outdoor activities, going to concerts, plays, private events and movies.

I’m searching for new challenges to develop projects in the Event Management area.My major activities have been focused on English teaching and profession development, for the last 5 years. Lately, I’ve been attending classes at an Event Management Course.  My professional resume includes internships in Public Relations and Event planning in a passenger transportation bus company, as well as Business Administration and Sales in an interior design store. 
I consider myself to be a capable and dedicated professional, with the ability of dealing with unexpected situations and obstacles. I also feel secure to work in any level of a company, considering my major goal and expectation to work in projects development with professionals willing to work as a team and with leaderships that give intellectual abilities its proper value.

Sincerely, Amanda Benevides

-Organizer "Cultural Summer" City Council of Pechina (Almería)

-Good command of Microsoft Office sotfwares (World, Excel and Power Point)

-Basic Knowlodge of Graphic Design Aplications (Adobe Ilustrator, Photo Shop..)

-ERASMUS YEAR IN THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM. 2005-2006

-SUMMER COURSE: "POLITICS, WOMEN AND SOCIETY". UNIVERSITY OF ALMERIA. JULY 2007

-SUMMER COURSE: "MIGRATIOMS AND SOCIAL COMUNICATION": UNIVERSITY OF ALMERIA. JULY 2007

Willing to learn new things, hardworking.

- High School: German School - Medellín Colombia 2003

- Michigan Test (English)

- Deutsche Sprachdiplom I, II (German)

- Delf - until A5 ( French)

- German - Colombian Vocational School - Bogotá, Colombia 2005 ICAFT

- Trilingual trader in Wholesale and foregin trade

- LCCI (Business English)

- Wirtschaftsdeutsch (Business German)

- University of applied sciences : Fachhochschule Bonn - Rhein - Sieg. Bonn Germany since 2006.

- 3rd semester of Bachelor in Business Administration

• During the vocational School made an Internship at Merck S.A.. German Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company in Bogotá Colombia. October 2003 - October 2005

Worked in different areas like:

- Storage

- Imports and local purchases

- Marketing Chemical division

- Human resources

- Marketing Pharma division for OTC products

• since october 2005 until july 2006 worked as brand assistant for an important Otc pharmaceutical brand

- Monthly reports about Market share and field research about competition: prices to public and activities

- Organization and communication channel between sales force and product manager

- Participated on the implementation of Balanced score card for the OTC department.

- Planing and monitoring of BTL campaigns to improve rotation

- Participated on development and launching of new Products, line extensions, new campaigns and advertising plans

• Since october 2006 working as waitress in an Irish Pub and a spanish resturant as a Minijob

Microsoft Office

Internet

- Read

- Go to the movies

- Run

- meet friends

Universidad Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Nov 2007)