Describe your professional progress to this point as well as your short-term and long-term career goals. How do you expect Fordham Business to benefit your future career needs? (750-1000 words)

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Fordham Business , an essential step in my future path in Finance

Being born and raised in Odessa , Ukraine , I attended Odessa State University to study foreign languages . Having always wanting to live aboard , I worked hard to graduate with honors earning a degree in Romanic Languages and later a Masters degree in English Literature . I also studied Finance Banking for two years at the University as well After graduation , I applied and worked for a series of employers and accomplished great professional progress in various positions . However

br to accomplish my long-term goal , Fordham Business would be the right choice for me . I believe after attending your school , I will be able to accomplish my greatest financial goals

With my various jobs , I have experience a variety of job opportunities First , as a office manager with PASCO , Inc (Planning Development Collaborative International ) in Odessa with the USAID (The United States Agency for International Development Shelter Reform Program . It was there that I was responsible for a variety of tasks . Some of them included : Arranging meetings with office supply providers , preparing contracts , assisting program specialists , supervising support staff and coordinating travel arrangements for employees . My degree helped me succeed because I was also expected to translate foreign correspondences

Shortly after , I worked as a Public Relations Manager at Plaza Arcadia Club . My primary objective was to increase the club 's visibility with various target audiences involved . Marketing research , customer service development of marketing material outling club services programs were among some of my other responsibilities . Another important part of my job was developing programs with local organizations to target their memberships . My job also extended to all aspects of advertising campaigns including : posters , advertising booklets , radio TV trailers direct mail , and invitation cards . Contract negotiations , and special events organization also were important tasks for me to complete at Plaza

Next , I began work as an Assistant Hotel /Cruise Director on a Italian /French Cruise on the Mediterranean Sea Line . Preparing necessary documentation for port entry and clearance , daily posting and balancing of passengers ' expense ledgers , developing partners with tour companies to provide on shore tour packages and organizing custom passenger itineraries were among just some of my responsibilities on this aquatic adventure . I also worked with marketing groups to develop promotional materials to target the Russian Ukrainian market

This opportunity gave me great insight into other countries culture and history and gave me the opportunity to travel

Soon after , I won a green card and moved to New York trying to survive on my own in a foreign country . My first job was an entry-level position at a beauty school . However , I have worked hard as Financial Aid Director /Chief Administrator at ABI School of Barbering Cosmetology for almost 6 years now . I am responsible for preparing all annual reports for Council on Occupational Education , enrollments , program completions and faculty , staff , and finances for National Center for Education Statistics . I am also responsible for the completion of...