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Leslie Paige Houghton
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- Lawrence, KS
- United States
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My background is computer hardware distribution sales (over 15 years), but I recently double majored in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas. Does anyone know of a manufacturer looking for a bilingual sales rep or a manuf…
You may be good at training people on what you've learned. I'm not sure if it's what you want, but you may want to think of it as an option. There are many training centers that sometimes need help.
Instead of looking for a job that will utilize your language skills and your love of travel, why not create it. Build your own business that will allow you to travel and use your language skills. I am an independent Shaklee Distributor. Shaklee is a…
Honeywell, una empresa en Kansas (que vende equipo para los aviones), tiene trabajos en Puerto Rico.
Quiero vivir en Puerto Rico! Porque estas aqui?
Hola Leslie! Me encantaria tambien saber de alguna oportunidad de trabajo que sea completamente bilingue.
Domino completamente ambos idiomas, ingles y espanol. Soy de Puerto Rico, creci en Chicago y ahora vivo en Iowa! Mi bachillerato universitario…
You could also look at computer software companies.
This is a group where all LatPro users from South Florida are welcome to discuss professional networking, employment challenges, and potential career opportunities.
Look for software companies in either sales or as a trainer. With your teaching background, you would make a great trainer.
Profile Information
- about me
- I embrace diversity. My background is in computer hardware distribution sales, but my thirst for knowledge of other cultures inspired me to go back to school. I recently double majored at the University of Kansas in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I studied in Spain, Costa Rica, and Peru to gain a stronger concept of how others conduct business throughout Europe, Central America, and South America. My goal is to work for a company that allows me to travel internationally.
- what languages do you speak?
- English, Spanish, and some Portuguese
- what is your current, past or ideal job title?
- Sales/Management
- your connection with Latin America?
- I studied in Spain, Costa Rica, and Peru to gain knowledge of each region. I double majored in Spanish and Latin American Studies, which included a focus on business. Additionally, I had a focus on Brazil and Poruguese.
- your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?
- My goal is to continue expanding my knowledge of Latin American countries, therefore I would like to live or work with people from Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil. My favorite vacation spots were Bocas del Toro (Panama), Lago de Atitlan (Guatemala), Cuzco (Peru), Tortuguero, Cahuita, Samara, and Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica). It's difficult to pinpoint one spot, since I love it all. My favorite foods are spicy or seafood, but Torta Chilena is the best dessert ever!
- what countries have you lived in? worked in?
- I am from the United States, but I lived and studied in Costa Rica and Spain and studied in Peru.
- schools attended? degrees?
- University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College. I double majored in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I also received recognition for superior achievement in completing the Global Awareness Program with Distinction from the University of Kansas.
- what companies have you worked for?
- ProOnsite, Re/max, Qwest Communications, Gateway, Supercom Computer Distributor, ASI, Inc.
- online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehoughton
- interests and/or hobbies?
- traveling, Latin America, Spanish, rafting, boating
- relationship status?
- single
- looking for?
- networking, employment
Leslie Paige Houghton's Blog
Why did the Gringita graduate at 45 years old in 2009, double majoring in Spanish & Latin American Studies?
Yes, it's been affirmed by many that I'm old to graduate at 45, but I sure don't feel like it! Most of my professors were younger than I and it really didn't matter to me. Spanish opened up my world. It was a vicious cycle of tragedies that inspired me to get an education. So, first I'll tell you about my tragedies.
I was laid-off from my job, then three months later (July 14, 2001) my dad's plane crashed, killing him. My dad was my fun. He took me snow-skiing, water-skiing, rafting, mountain cl… Continue
I was laid-off from my job, then three months later (July 14, 2001) my dad's plane crashed, killing him. My dad was my fun. He took me snow-skiing, water-skiing, rafting, mountain cl… Continue
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 3:29pm —
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- At 8:10pm on November 6, 2009,
Domingo said…
- all in your profile is great
- At 12:42pm on September 17, 2009,
Bea H said…
- Hi Leslie, thanks for responding so fast. Well, first of all, good luck on your job interview, hope it all goes well. I am trying to finish my BSB on Global Management, it is actually taking me longer than expected, but without a job, I had to put some things on hold. But anyway, my mother language is Spanish, and I do speak both English and Spanish equally well. I went to school on both countries, so I think I have that advantage over others, but here on the corporate world it doesn't seem to matter. Can't find a job. I don't give up hope. I am glad that I found this networking site, it gives hope to us all, ;) Again, thank you for commenting back, Bea.
- At 3:21am on September 17, 2009,
Bea H said…
- Hi Leslie, don't fell bad if you graduated at age 45, I am going back to school, and by the sound of it, I might finish at 45 and proud. I would also love to get a job that takes me places, and not just from my house to the office. Well, anyway, hope to hear from you soon, Bea.
- At 4:48pm on August 29, 2009,
Marcos said… - That's my favorite one too.. As a matter-O-fact i can use one about now. lol
- At 8:01am on August 26, 2009,
Rey Hernandez said…
- Welcome, Leslie Paige. Look forward to getting to know you and sharing ideas on diversity. Rey
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