As Product Manager for our computer-based training programs, I represent my company throughout the world, and especially in Latin America. My best languages are Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. I use my language skills on a daily basis to communicate with clients, via phone and email, in order to perform remote installations of our software and provide technical support and training in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I also travel extensively for installation and training purposes. Countries I have visited on business include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Spain, Armenia, and Liberia. I have found that adding a technical skill set to a language degree can provide you with more opportunities and earning potential than a language degree by itself. The same could be said for additional education or training in the legal, medical, and sales areas.
Mark Poarch
Product Manager
Performance Associates International
B.A.
Spanish
1984