Joshua Benedict

Supports international program and administrative team with operative and strategic focus for the international student program.

- Managed international department for K-12 program. - Designated School Official (DSO) with experience with Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS), and knowledge of Form I-20. - Knowledge of FACTS Admissions, SIS, and Tuition Management. - Manages, mediates, and markets host family program. - Mentors and advises secondary education students through cross-cultural adjustment.

- Fostered interpersonal relationships, increased global awareness with students and staff. - Member of Student Life Team that utilized restorative practices for student behavior. - Engaged, motivated, and led a weekly cross-cultural audience of more than 100 students. - Taught classes for ELL students that emphasized relationship building and language acquisition. - Traveled individually and led groups of students to represent school internationally.

Splashdown Waterpark (Summer 2017-2018) - Responsible for supervisor and lifeguard staff of 125. - Identified and trained future supervisors. - Maintained a chemically balanced pool. - Resolved conflict with customers and staff.

Relevant Courses: Organizational Development, Global HR Management, Change Management & Transformation, Cross-Cultural Leadership, International Strategic Management, Innovation Competence

Speech Communication: - Focused on application and theory of oral communication in small and large group settings. - Developed oral communication strategies that will inspire and motivate audiences. Global Studies: - Cross-cultural experience from overseas Global Studies Internship - Received in-depth training in Cultural Intelligence - Conducted ethnographic research