Lawrence Schmidt
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- School: University of Toronto
- Campus: St. George Campus
- Department: Religion
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Location:
Toronto, ON - Dates at University of Toronto: April 2002 - May 2010
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Biography
University of Toronto St. George Campus - Religion
Experienced Translator/Interpreter, Teacher and Logistics Professional
International Trade & Development
L. David
Schmidt
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recently relocated back to Toronto after 25 years international work experience in the private and public sectors.
Trilingual (English, Spanish and French) with well-rounded experience that includes teaching, translation/interpreting services and 15 years working in distribution and logistics management with a customer-client focus.
Versatile, quick-learner who excels at multiple tasking.
Outstanding team member with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, with demonstrated ability to work in and bridge multicultural environments.
Dual citizen (Canada, U.S.)
StrengthsFinder 2.0: Intellection/Connectedness/Learner/Adaptability/Strategic
Translation & Interpretation
Teaching
Training
Human Resources
Conflict Resolution
Nonprofits
Project and Program Evaluation and Auditing
Contract Negotiation
Personnel Management & Evaluation
Government Liason
Accounting, Payroll
Experience
Union Grove High School
Spanish Teacher
Spanish Teacher Level II Grades 9-12
Planned lessons, prepared and graded tests, exams and projects
Provided tutoring for studentsAraoz, Schmidt & Associates
Co-Founder and Co-Chairperson
Translated corporate documents from Spanish to English and English to Spanish to ensure all products are professionally written, clear and accurate. Major clients included J&V Resguardo S.A.C and Sonica Producciones.
Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville GA
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher for levels Kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout Fayette County, GA.
Long term substitute Bennett’s Mill Middle School in English Language Arts, March 2019
Long term substitute Bennett’s Mill Middle School in Science, April -May 2019
Planned lessons, prepared and graded tests and exams.Fayette County Public Schools, Fayetteville GA
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher for levels Kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout Fayette County, GA.
Long term substitute Sandy Creek High School in Automotive Technology, November-December 2016.
Long term substitute Bennett’s Mill Middle School in English Language Arts, February-May 2017.
Planned lessons, prepared and graded tests, prepared and graded final exams.Directory Distributing Associates, Inc.
Division Manager
Responsible for all aspects of directory distribution for AT&T in Texas, including setting budgets, monitoring progress, on-site inspections and audit and evaluation of telephone directory distributions in more than 25 major markets encompassing more than 17 million directories annually. Managed between 12 and 15 delivery managers responsible for telephone directory distributions, including annual performance reviews and dispute resolution. Consulted on import/export procedures for company on an as needed basis. Awarded the Gold Level Supplier Award by AT&T three times. Left to pursue other opportunities and to spend time with family.
Directory Distributing Associates, Inc.
Senior Delivery Manager-Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri
Responsible for all aspects of directory deliveries for AT&T in five jurisdictions, including managing budgets and payroll, timeliness, quality control and personnel management of carriers. During larger market deliveries responsible for consolidated results of several individual Delivery Managers and their offices.
Education
Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE)
Professional Level
Teaching
Program Admission I & II Spanish I & II HistoryTexas Education Agency
Professional Level
Teaching
Probationary Educators Certificate Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) (Spanish) Social Studies (Grades 7-12)University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts
Specialist (Co-operative) International Development Studies
5year Co-operative Degree. Spent 3rd year overseas in Lima, Peru working as Lima Projects Director for World University Service of Canada (WUSC). DJ at Campus Radio Station and News Editor for Campus Newspaper.
