I’m Melinda, born and raised in Switzerland to a Swiss father and a Costa Rican mom, which gave me a rich blend of cultures from the very beginning. Growing up between different traditions and perspectives shaped who I am today and sparked my natural curiosity about the world. I’ve always been drawn to exploring new places, discovering different ways of life, and connecting with people from all backgrounds. From a young age, I developed a deep passion for languages, which led me to become trilingual and truly embrace communication as a way to build meaningful connections. I consider myself a people person, I enjoy understanding others, sharing experiences, and creating genuine bonds wherever I go. Traveling, learning, and connecting are at the heart of who I am, and I’m always excited to keep expanding my horizons.

Melinda Jacottet

I’m Melinda, born and raised in Switzerland to a Swiss father and a Costa Rican mom, which gave me a rich blend of cultures from the very beginning. Growing up between different traditions and perspectives shaped who I am today and sparked my natural curiosity about the world. I’ve always been drawn to exploring new places, discovering different ways of life, and connecting with people from all backgrounds. From a young age, I developed a deep passion for languages, which led me to become trilingual and truly embrace communication as a way to build meaningful connections. I consider myself a people person, I enjoy understanding others, sharing experiences, and creating genuine bonds wherever I go. Traveling, learning, and connecting are at the heart of who I am, and I’m always excited to keep expanding my horizons.

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I’m Melinda, born and raised in Switzerland to a Swiss father and a Costa Rican mom, which gave me a rich blend of cultures from the very beginning. Growing up between different traditions and perspectives shaped who I am today and sparked my natural curiosity about the world. I’ve always been drawn to exploring new places, discovering different ways of life, and connecting with people from all backgrounds.

From a young age, I developed a deep passion for languages, which led me to become trilingual and truly embrace communication as a way to build meaningful connections. I consider myself a people person, I enjoy understanding others, sharing experiences, and creating genuine bonds wherever I go. Traveling, learning, and connecting are at the heart of who I am, and I’m always excited to keep expanding my horizons.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Compliance Associate (TriLingual) at Amazon, San Jose, Costa Rica
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Provided compliance support, risk controls, and multilingual coordination to ensure regulatory adherence in e-commerce operations.
Marketing Project Manager Junior at SCV SARL
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Coordinated marketing projects, campaigns, and partner relations from Lausanne, Switzerland, enabling growth and cross-functional collaboration.
Luxury Travel Consultant – B2C at Costa Rica Vacations (Remote)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Designed premium travel itineraries, managed bookings, and delivered high-end customer experiences to drive satisfaction and revenue.
Europe Specialist – B2B & B2C Sales at Europe Express, Travelopia (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed partner relationships and sales campaigns across European markets, optimizing customer journeys using data insights.

Education

First Certificate Cambridge (FCE) at Cambridge
January 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Business Administration Diploma (Swiss Certification CFC)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
First Certificate Cambridge (FCE)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment