Caitlin Ahern Email & Phone Number

Graz, At

Graz, At

Graz, Styria, Austria

- Work Package Lead in Communications & Dissemination for EU-funded projects: PRIME, DeDNAed, PHOENIX OITB, NextGenMicrofluidics, NABIHEAL- Task Lead in Communications & Dissemination for EU-funded project DIAGONAL- External & Internal Communications support

Graz, Austria

- Co-led H2020 project work package on Outreach & Dissemination (focus on making life science data accessible in the European Open Science Cloud), including managing and executing all communication and outreach activities for 27 million EUR project (eosc-life.eu)- Led communications for the 13 Life Science Research Infrastructures group; conceptualized, managed and produced content for website (lifescience-ri.eu), ran communications group meetings- Co-ordinated BBMRI-ERIC Directory communications, including conceiving of and implementing communications especially surrounding COVID-19 outreach, creating dedicated webpage for new audience, and administering webinar training- Wrote and proofread BBMRI materials such as Work Programme, Annual Report, press releases and policy papers- Conceptualized and implemented major website changes, e.g. restructuring of ethics section and search engine, recruitment page, COVID-19 pages- Oversaw and implemented traditional and social media outreach for core activities

Graz, Austria

Taught professional English, academic writing and general intermediate and advanced English courses to university students from all disciplines; managed documentation of courses and oversaw students' progress; advised incoming English trainers on administrative processes and course content

Graz

Provided German-to-English translation as well as editing and proofreading of English texts for individuals, companies, public offices, NGOs and academic institutions in Graz, Vienna and surroundings. Offered professional English trainings in groups and one-on-one. Created course content and evaluate students' performance. Partnered with, advised and ensured quality of delivery for other freelancers on larger projects.Researched and gave lectures for international employees on topics related to education and healthcare in Graz.

Graz, Austria

Coordinated translation and editing of new English website, oversaw social media, and managed customer relations for English-speaking subscribers. Communicated with graphic designers, illustrator, video producers, programmers and German content creator to deliver high-quality materials weekly.

Graz, Austria

Taught intensive English seminars for LAP students (teenagers and adults)

Stadtschlaining, Austria

Edited content and style for 4 published volumes and 1 training manual, each containing roughly 12 articles on aspects of peacekeeping and conflict resolution. Laid out text, photos and figures for entire publication (totaling over 1,000 pages). Copyedited all articles and provided guidance to authors and editors regarding changes. Ensured compliance with ASPR style guide. Worked with publisher to ensure proper printing.

Graz, Austria

Conceptualized and sold customized language courses and translations to wide range of companies and individuals, including a new module course system I developed. Managed projects concerning large-scale translations as well as language trips abroad. Recruited and managed staff and performed daily office functions.

Graz, Austria

Taught English to companies in Styria, including Mosdorfer GmbH, Altesse and Sattler AG. Created custom-made handbooks and record original audio CDs for course participants. Translated documents from German to English for clients. Edited texts in English.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of Central European Affairs

Assisted children from immigrant families with homework in German and English.

Graz, Austria

Translated website for sustainable development consultancy from German into English, translated other documents as needed.

⋅ Planned and taught lessons for high-school pupils on American and British culture, current and historical events, business customs and language, and other topics⋅ Assisted teachers to prepare and carry out lessons⋅ Tutored pupils in grammar, reading and listening comprehension, and conversation

⋅ Pitched, researched, and wrote articles for publication⋅ Edited and fact checked articles by other writers⋅ Posted articles and photos to website

⋅ Edited and formatted columns, puzzles, and comic strips⋅ Read, evaluated, and sent rejection letters for editorial and comic submissions⋅ Created spreadsheet analysis of National Education Association survey

⋅ Assisted in creation of concert programs, gala invitations, and season brochures⋅ Researched foundations and wrote grant proposals⋅ Edited artist biographies and press releases for printing

B.A., Political Science, German Literature

Activities and Societies: Barnard Bulletin (Co-Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Music Editor), Barnard-Columbia Orchestra, Manhattan.

M.A., International Relations

Graduated with distinction Thesis: "Legislating Equality: EU Anti-Discrimination Policy and its Effects on Women in Austria"

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Politikwissenschaft

Education record