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@kokolenauser
Operations & compliance leader and senior linguistic consultant specializing in multilingual documentation.
What I'm looking for
I bring 20+ years of experience spanning complex administrative operations, pedagogical leadership, and multilingual communication. I’m expert in Greek, French, Spanish, and English, with a strong academic track record (4.0 GPA) and a reputation for high-precision documentation, curriculum architecture, and workflow optimization.
As an Operations & Compliance Manager, I direct administrative planning for large-scale community functions (600+ attendees), manage logistics and vendor relations, and oversee rigorous financial operations including wire transfers, payroll, QuickBooks bookkeeping, and audit readiness. I also lead multilingual documentation for legal and ecclesiastical records in Greek and English, produce bilingual high-level correspondence, and support quarterly publication work.
In parallel, I serve as a Senior Linguistic Consultant and Educator, designing language acquisition frameworks for K-12 and adults using mnemonic systems (Symtalk) and delivering Human-in-the-Loop quality assurance to prepare learners for high-stakes NY State Regents Exams. From principal/director leadership to advanced tutoring—especially in Business French (B2) and Modern Greek/Byzantine studies—I focus on improving outcomes through clear structure, quality control, and cross-cultural intelligence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations & Compliance Manager
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Directed administrative workflow and logistics for large community functions (600+ attendees), coordinating vendors, seating, and facilities. Managed complex finances (wire transfers, payroll, QuickBooks bookkeeping, rental collections) and maintained bilingual legal/ecclesiastical documentation for audits and publication.
Senior Linguistic Consultant
Various Institutions
Jan 2011 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Designed language acquisition curricula for K-12 and adults, applying visual-symbolic systems to improve learning outcomes. Delivered human-in-the-loop quality assurance and grammar/syntax evaluation to prepare students for high-stakes NY State Regents Exams while leading program enrollment, scheduling, and budgets.
Executive Academic Tutor
Private / Varsity Tutors / Queensborough CC
Jan 2001 - Present (25 years 5 months)
Advised college-level students on thesis development, structural logic, and semantic enhancement across disciplines, improving academic performance through tailored review materials. Served as Chief Language Tutor, overseeing peer instruction in French, Italian, and Spanish, and driving pass-rate improvements within 60–90 day periods.
Education
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Queens College (CUNY)
Master’s Studies, French/Spanish (Dual Certification)
Grade: GPA: 4.0
Pursuing master’s studies in French/Spanish with dual certification at Queens College (CUNY), maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris
Diploma of Business French (Level B2), Business French
Earned a Diploma of Business French (Level B2) from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris in June 2011.
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts, French
Grade: GPA: 3.98 (Provost’s List)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in French at Hofstra University, achieving a 3.98 GPA and earning Provost’s List recognition.
Queens College (CUNY)
Minor, Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies
Grade: GPA: 3.89
Completed a minor in Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies at Queens College (CUNY), achieving a 3.89 GPA.
Queensborough Community College (CUNY)
Associate in Arts
Grade: GPA: 3.98
Completed an Associate in Arts at Queensborough Community College (CUNY), achieving a 3.98 GPA.
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