International SabbaticalInternational Sabbatical
Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2012Central America, South America, and Southeast AsiaVolunteered with several small businesses in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama to assist in business development ideas and marketing. Providing excellent customer service generated repeat customers and door to door marketing efforts increased traffic to the businesses Gained valuable experience with cross-cultural integration that can be utilized to effectively accommodate the globalized working world’s need for cultural knowledge and sensitivity Cultivated relationships with a wide-ranging network of professionals from countries throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America. Developed a personal connection to various regions of the world which encouraged a broadened empathetic view of global socioeconomic issues