A Pittsburgh, PA native and University of Pittsburgh graduate who transplanted herself in Philadelphia for five years to climb the Corporate ladder. After suffering a devastating job loss and the onset of a Quarter life crisis, she packed up her life and moved to the Czech Republic in March 2011 to fulfill her dream of traveling the world and figuring out what comes next in her life. In May 2011 she traveled to Australia, saw the Opera House up close and personal, and immediately fell in love. She currently lives in Sydney, Australia, planning her next destination, working towards a Location Independent lifestyle, and getting lost in the crowd of Aussies and Kiwi’s.

 Education:

• B.A., Sociology | University of Pittsburgh

Certifications:

• TEFL | TEFL Worldwide Prague | Czech Republic
• Professional Experience:
• Ernst & Young, Legal Executive | Sydney, Australia
• Harkins Cunningham, LLP, Litigation Paralegal | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Flaster/Greenberg, P.C, Recruiting Specialist & HR Coordinator | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Special Counsel, Inc., Recruiting Assistant | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Office of the Attorney General -Homicide Unit, Paralegal | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Current Projects:

• Blogger | Tax Planner CPA | Expatriate Life: providing information, resources, and tips and sharing my experience of living in Australia as an American expat.
• Blogger | Living the Expat Life | Personal / Travel Blog documenting my journey around the world and sharing stories, information, tips and inspiration for those who are looking to do the same.
• Freelance Writer | Elance | Providing services to U.S. and International clients for projects ontravel, legal, content writing, and SEO.
• ESL Tutor | Provide one-to-one and small group lessons to International students in Australia, focusing on improving students’ English through reading, writing, and listening activities and specializing in preparing them for IELTS and University studies abroad.

Past Projects & Features:

• Stratejoy | Conquer Your Quarterlife Crisis with Fresh Strategies for Real Joy, Season 4 Blogger
• Personal Branding: Friend or Foe? | Brazen Careerist | August 10, 2010
• It’s Time to Fix What’s Broken | Brazen Careerist | March 23, 2010
• Hitting the Ground Running | Shape & Glamour Magazines | July and September 2009 Issues