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Lucy Ruales Cortés

Remote Administrative Assistant
San Ignacio

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in content development, project coordination, and team management. Proven ability to lead initiatives from ideation to implementation while ensuring quality and timeliness. Strong expertise in agile methodologies, communication strategies, and AI-based solutions to enhance productivity and user engagement. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service, and driving innovation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Educational Learning Designer

Speak
11.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the success of a language-learning app by developing engaging and comprehensive lesson content for Spanish learners
  • Delivered high-quality materials under strict deadlines, collaborating closely with a global team
  • Ideation and learning material design
  • Curriculum design
  • Content Analytical Linguist
  • Content maintenance and iteration: quality assurance and polishing
  • Content strategies and decision making: content team meetings, collaboration across other teams
  • Quality Assurance: Content in-app testing to ensure accuracy and user experience optimization
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Use of AI Technologies: Playground, Open AI, Chat GPT (content prompt design)
  • Content writing for different lesson types for a LL App

English Teacher

Universidad de Nariño
08.2015 - 12.2024
  • Trained students across various academic programs in foreign language proficiency, emphasizing the development of cognitive and communicative skills
  • Designed and implemented curricula, instructional materials, and assessments tailored to learners’ needs
  • Strengthened English language proficiency through interactive and student-centered teaching methods
  • Evaluated academic performance and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement

Translator and transcriber

Linking Translations
06.2016 - 07.2023
  • Transcribing and translating text, audio and video material submitted for review by regulatory bodies within specific deadlines to meet the requirements of clients for the obtention of marketing authorizations, launching of products and the understanding of the use of products by clients and the improvement of specific characteristics of items created by companies
  • Translated written and multimedia materials, ensuring cultural relevance and clarity
  • Supported regulatory processes and product launches through accurate documentation

Consultant in Public Education

Secretary of Education
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance bilingual education in public institutions, fostering student success in English language acquisition
  • Created and supported the rollout of an English curriculum in collaboration with the Colombian Ministry of Education
  • Provided technical support and capacity-building workshops for educators and administrative staff
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment with educational objectives

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

The Fulbright Program at Wilson College
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Enhanced students’ language skills through immersive and interactive teaching methodologies
  • Provided Spanish instruction to students in undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced courses
  • Organized and led weekly cultural events, study and tutoring

Education

BA - English and French Teaching

University of Nariño
Pasto, Nariño
08.2009 - 04.2015

Skills

  • Content writing and editing
  • Organization and time management
  • Client relationship management
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Project management

    Teamwork skills

    Layout design

    Analytical skills

    Client satisfaction

    Computer literate

    HTML and CSS

    Collaboration skills

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Design development

    Attention to detail

    Time management

    Decision-making

    Effective communication

    Adaptability

    Reliability and adaptability

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Active listening

    Relationship building

    Interpersonal skills

    Organizational skills

    Team building

    Continuous improvement

    Punctual and dependable

    Customer service

    Professionalism

    Flexible schedule

    Work prioritization

Timeline

Educational Learning Designer

Speak
11.2023 - Current

Consultant in Public Education

Secretary of Education
08.2021 - 03.2023

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

The Fulbright Program at Wilson College
08.2019 - 05.2020

Translator and transcriber

Linking Translations
06.2016 - 07.2023

English Teacher

Universidad de Nariño
08.2015 - 12.2024

BA - English and French Teaching

University of Nariño
08.2009 - 04.2015
Lucy Ruales CortésRemote Administrative Assistant