Assistant, Coordinator, Translator
Assistant, Coordinator, Translator

3500 W ADAMS BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
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SYLVIAGIU@GMAIL.COM

Sylvia Giussani, DSS
ENGLISH-SPANISH TRANSLATOR | INTERPRETER | TRANSCRIBER | CAPTIONS | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | EVENT COORDINATOR
EDUCATION
? Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy – Doctor of Spiritual Science, DSS, 2000
? Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy – Masters of Spiritual Science, MSS, 1995
? High School Diploma, Mallinkrodt School (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
? English Language,
? British Academy (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
? Bell School of Languages (Cambridge, UK).
? Cambridge University: English Proficiency Certificate level “Higher” qualifying to enter Cambridge University to Mayor in English.
? College Courses (Archaeology - UBA University, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
? David Allen, Co - Organization and Project Development System,

ANCILLARY TRAINING, SOFTWARE USE, COURSES AND SKILLS Advanced MS Office Suite(Word, Excel, Power Point) | Bookkeeping Software | Database management - Report generation | Data Entry | Webmaster | Live Stream technology | Video Conferencing |Class and Social Media Software | Google Docs and Forms, Google Dharma Platform | Photoshop | Ticketing in Eventbrite | iMovie and Apple software | In room presentation design, including videos, slideshows, AV Sound Board operation.
EXPERIENCE
Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Garden , Los Angeles, CA — Event and Group Visits Coordinator
MARCH -2015 - PRESENT

? Event Planner for Group Tours. Develops, organizes, budgets group tours for a Historical Building and Seminary. Communicates with customers and networks with other Administrative Components, including kitchen and Property Management. Process evaluations from Tour Groups.
Recruits and schedules Docents to guide tours of the Historical Building and Labyrinth. Responsible for visitor wellbeing and customer service.
Prepares Weekly Reports for the Presidency with analytics.


? Event Coordinator for Public Events, Seminary Classes, and Retreats. Responsible for customer satisfaction, recruitment of Assistants, timely reporting of registration, financial accounting and event statistics. Maintains inventory of class supplies.
? Determines AudioVisual (AV) needs and upload files for events.
? Recruits and coordinates translators for a Seminary Event.
? Maintains calendar of events in the Seminary Website.
? .Database input and Report creation.
Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) Los Angeles, CA — Administrative Assistant & Translator
JANUARY 1997 - DECEMBER 2000
MARCH 2015 - PRESENT
JANUARY 2002 - 2010
JULY 1999 - PRESENT:
? Translator of Daily inspirational quotes for Website and email campaigns. Loving Each Day - Amando Cada Día.
MARCH 2015 - PRESENT:
? Website entries of events in English and Spanish, In-Person and Live Streamed Event entries of Classes, Workshops, Retreats, Yearly Conference and On-The-Road Events.
? Ticketing in Eventbrite.
? Translator of Campaign Emails for the Communications Department.
? Translator of Videos into Spanish and adds Captions for MSIA Social Media (Facebook, YouTube.

JANUARY 2002 - 2010:
? TRANSLATION, EDITING AND OR PROOFING OF THE FOLLOWING BOOKS.
? You Are the Blessings - Tú eres las bendiciones
John Morton, DSS
Mandeville Press
ISBN 13:978-1-89302097-9
? Psychic Protection - Protección Psíquica
John-Roger, DSS
Peace Theological Seminary and College of Philosophy
ISBN 978-1-93542-04-07
? The Blessings Already Are - Las Bendiciones ya existen
John Morton
Mandeville Press
ISBN 978-1-936514-63-2
? Living the Spiritual Principles of Health and Wellbeing -Viviendo los principios espirituales de salud y bienestar
Paul Kaye and John-Roger, DSS
Mandeville Press
ISBN 978-1-935492-75-7
? 3-Volume: Fullfilling Your Spiritual Promise - Cumpliendo Tu Promesa Espiritual
John-Roger, DSS
Mandeville Press
ISBN 978-1-93651489-2
? Living Love of the Spiritual Heart Amor viviente del corazón espiritual
John-Roger, DSS
Mandeville Press
ISBN 978-1-983202-36-8
? The Rest of Your Life - El descanso pleno
Paul Kaye and John-Roger, DSS
Mandeville Press
ISBN 978-1-983020-52-8

JANUARY 1997 - DECEMBER 2000
? Customer Service and Invoicing of Subscriptions.
? Coordination of Volunteers for Data Entry.
? Events planner and Coordinator

Peace Theological Seminary and College of Philosophy (PTS) Los Angeles, CA — Administrative Assistant
JULY 2013 - AUGUST 2019:
? Technical Assistant to the Seminary Online Classes.
? Recruiter and Trainer of Technical Support Teams.
JANUARY 1997 - DECEMBER 2000:
? Assistant to the Masters of Spiritual Science Coordinator and Registrar.
? Preparation of class materials, mailing of supplies and many clerical functions.
? Spanish Proofer and Editor. Revision of class material translations into Spanish.
? Close interactions with community leaders, group representatives, personnel, and students to offer customer service and to foster a positive public image.
? Spanish Liaison with Spanish communities nationally and internationally. Outreach and administrative services.
? Written correspondence with Spanish communities. Data collection and detailed reporting.
Institute of Individual and World Peace (IIWP) - Consecutive Translator
JULY 2004 - JULY 2012:
? Conference Translator. Consecutive translator at 5-day yearly Conference.
Myriam Tank, Independent Distributor and Owner, Inc, — Part Time Administrative Assistant
JANUARY 2012 - JULY 2013:
? Contract Venues for Events.
? Contract and promotion of dinners, menus, transportation of guests, etc.
? File/Copy/Organize Presentations.
? Travel Arrangements.
? Clerical Tasks.

Cumbre de Líderes, Inc. (Rinaldo & Maritza Porcile, Owners) – Costa Mesa, CA. — Part Time Administrative Assistant
JANUARY 2012 - JULY 2013 :
? Personal and Small Business Bookkeeping.
? Budgeting and Paying Bills.
? Pay Distributors Commissions.
? Translator English/Spanish and Spanish/English Presentations.
? Creator of Promo PowerPoint Presentations.

John Morton – Leigh Taylor Young – Pacific Palisades, CA - Home and Personal Assistant
JANUARY 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2011:
? Property and Housekeeping Management.
? Scheduling Personal Appointments.
? General Office Tasks and Clerical Tasks.
? Purchases in Person and Online.
? Research.

COMPTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SCHOOL – Compton, CA - Assisting Teacher
SCHOOL YEAR 2004 - 2005

? Assisting Teacher to Pre-School grade at the School depending from the Compton University Hospital.

Michael Hayes Consulting – Los Angeles, CA - Office Assistant
2000 - 2004
DECEMBER 2000 - JANUARY 2012:

? Scheduling Clients to the Consulting Office.
? Clients' Payments and Account Maintenance. Bookkeeping.
? General Clerical Tasks.


AWARDS
JULY 2005 - Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) - Volunteer of the Year
NOVEMBER 2016 - Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA) - Award to Outstanding Dedication and Service of MSIA Personnel.


Arrival in the United States - 1998

Work Experience in Argentina

1996-97: Argentinian Government. Administrative Assistant,

1993-96: Restaurant. Manager.

1976-93: Independent Contractor. Graphic Producer.

1972-75: Producer of individual touristic itineraries.

1967-68: Kindergarten teacher.