Ran the North American liaison office representing Universität Heidelberg in the United States and Canada. In this role I:- Managed Heidelberg University Association, Inc and all operations, including budget and audit, administration of all financial and human resource matters, completing all necessary reporting, and ensuring adherence to all regulations governing non-profit organizations in New York state- Created and managed fundraising campaigns in cooperation with Heidelberg… Show more Ran the North American liaison office representing Universität Heidelberg in the United States and Canada. In this role I:- Managed Heidelberg University Association, Inc and all operations, including budget and audit, administration of all financial and human resource matters, completing all necessary reporting, and ensuring adherence to all regulations governing non-profit organizations in New York state- Created and managed fundraising campaigns in cooperation with Heidelberg University - Developed new and supported existing collaborations between Heidelberg University and higher education and research institutions in North America- Collaborated with other German universities and institutions in the U.S. and Canada on events to showcase current research and innovation at Heidelberg University- Pursued funding opportunities to expand programming and capacity- Fostered and expanded the Heidelberg Alumni U.S. and Canada alumni networks, including planning and executing events in cooperation with regional chapters and Heidelberg Alumni International- Administered scholarship and visiting professor programs- Drafted and sent semiannual HAUS newsletter- Promoted Heidelberg University in recruitment, career, and study abroad fairs- Updated and maintained Heidelberg University Association's website and social media accounts Show less

Directed administration of a portfolio of international professional development programs for approx. 500 participants annually. In this role, I:- Created and managed the departmental budget, consisting of federal grants, private foundation grants, and fee-based revenue; ensured compliance with all internal, U.S. federal, and foreign public grant requirements - Developed and implemented new programs by fostering partnerships in public and private sectors - Supervised a team of… Show more Directed administration of a portfolio of international professional development programs for approx. 500 participants annually. In this role, I:- Created and managed the departmental budget, consisting of federal grants, private foundation grants, and fee-based revenue; ensured compliance with all internal, U.S. federal, and foreign public grant requirements - Developed and implemented new programs by fostering partnerships in public and private sectors - Supervised a team of eight, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff- Led organization-wide efforts to develop staff training on intercultural competency, diversity and inclusion Show less

Directed administration of a U.S. Department of State-funded German-American exchange program for young professionals in conjunction with German partner organization, including nationwide recruiting, selection interviews, pre-departure preparation, on-program support, host recruitment, workshop and event planning, and virtual programming and webinars. In this role, I:- Created and managed the departmental budget, which made up 7% of total organizational budget and consisted of 4… Show more Directed administration of a U.S. Department of State-funded German-American exchange program for young professionals in conjunction with German partner organization, including nationwide recruiting, selection interviews, pre-departure preparation, on-program support, host recruitment, workshop and event planning, and virtual programming and webinars. In this role, I:- Created and managed the departmental budget, which made up 7% of total organizational budget and consisted of 4 concurrent grants, ensuring compliance with all internal, U.S. Department of State, and federal grant requirements- Increased departmental revenue by 17% through additional U.S. and German federal grants- Collaborated with U.S. and German governments, including U.S. Congress and State Department, U.S. Missions to Germany, German Parliament, German Foreign Ministry, German Missions to the U.S., and U.S.-based advocacy organizations on a variety of initiatives- Managed staff of four- Ensured participant compliance with J-1 visa regulations as Alternate Responsible Officer- Collaborated to develop staff and participant training as part of the Intercultural Competency, Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce Show less

I administered internship programs in Germany for American students and visa processing for American young professionals in Switzerland. In this position, I:- Oversaw applicant interviews, participant selection and internship placement in Germany for over 100 U.S. participants annually - Managed communication and placement process across teams in local, satellite and international offices - Trained and evaluated staff in conjunction with Senior Program Director- Managed visa… Show more I administered internship programs in Germany for American students and visa processing for American young professionals in Switzerland. In this position, I:- Oversaw applicant interviews, participant selection and internship placement in Germany for over 100 U.S. participants annually - Managed communication and placement process across teams in local, satellite and international offices - Trained and evaluated staff in conjunction with Senior Program Director- Managed visa application process for U.S. interns in Switzerland- Organized and executed participant orientation seminar in Berlin, Germany with Cultural Vistas European Office Show less

I administered internship programs in Germany for American students. In this position my duties included:- Administering a portfolio of individual & university/college internship placement programs in Germany and Switzerland in conjunction with the Senior Program Director - Fostering and maintaining partnerships with universities and colleges- Representing Cultural Vistas at national & international conferences & symposiums- Training and supervising 1-2 staff- Resolving… Show more I administered internship programs in Germany for American students. In this position my duties included:- Administering a portfolio of individual & university/college internship placement programs in Germany and Switzerland in conjunction with the Senior Program Director - Fostering and maintaining partnerships with universities and colleges- Representing Cultural Vistas at national & international conferences & symposiums- Training and supervising 1-2 staff- Resolving issues that arise while participants are abroad- Developing new host company partnerships in Germany- Advising students in overcoming cultural & bureaucratic hurdles while abroad- Communication with parents and outside stakeholders- Planning and leading the annual summer orientation seminar in Berlin- Updating and developing pre-departure and re-entry materials for participants- Maintaining departmental accounting records- Overseeing the departmental Twitter and Facebook account- Leading a cross-departmental taskforce to develop a virtual cultural education components for participants Show less

I assisted in administering internship programs in Germany for students at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In this position, I:- Maintained applicant, participant & alumni databases- Served as primary contact for all participants- Researched & contacted potential host companies in Germany- Recruited students for participation in the various programs administered by Cultural Vistas- Edited resumes (English & German) and application essays

I served as an assistant teacher in English lessons with six different teachers during the week. I also founded and ran the English Conversation Club and taught Business English for full-time employees and interns at a local company.

I was a part-time German teacher at Northside High School and Northside Middle School. I also served as the assistant coach of the Northside Middle School Boys' Track Team.

I instructed one section of Elementary German in the Fall and Spring semesters. I also oversaw the weekly German Stammtisch meetings.

I instructed one section of Elementary German in the Fall and Spring semesters. I also oversaw the weekly German Stammtisch meetings.

From August 2006 to June 2008 I taught all levels of German (1-4) at Pulaski County High School. I increased enrollment in German classes to its highest level in 10 years. As the German Club sponsor during this time, I organized two annual events and chaperoned field trips. As a Co-Sponsor of the After-Prom Party, I assisted in the planning and organization of the After-Prom Party, which involved raising funds and acquiring donations from over 500 local businesses and organizations, organizing… Show more From August 2006 to June 2008 I taught all levels of German (1-4) at Pulaski County High School. I increased enrollment in German classes to its highest level in 10 years. As the German Club sponsor during this time, I organized two annual events and chaperoned field trips. As a Co-Sponsor of the After-Prom Party, I assisted in the planning and organization of the After-Prom Party, which involved raising funds and acquiring donations from over 500 local businesses and organizations, organizing student involvement, and coordinating over 30 parent and faculty volunteers. Show less