Dana Mann Email & Phone Number

Supporting the Language Testing and Assessment Division to prepare a test kit project

Translating to/from Slovak and Czech languages.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Translated a wide variety of complex texts from the Slovak and Czech languages into English. These texts contained difficult, idiomatic, scientific, and colloquial writing.-Leveraged cultural mastery to capture socio-cultural essentials embedded in text to include political, religious, historic, and ethnic elements. Accurately captured cultural subtleties, nuances, and emphasis.

-Proactively identified new, emerging, and engaging issues relevant to TAD PGS priorities to write and publish articles about on a weekly basis.-Independently researched, edited, and with minimal guidance, to address program needs.-Authored articles about cybersecurity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) issues.

-Led group language classes by prioritizing interpersonal relations, conflict management, and the creation of a positive learning environment. -Adapted instructional approaches based on student needs, course goals, and class progress to ensure successful outcomes. -Planned and conducted classes using a wide variety of language teaching methodologies and techniques, and classroom management. -Provided a respectful, student-centered environment conducive to learning.-Used established training materials and worked collaboratively with other instructors.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Authored articles, blog posts, and annual newsletter about cybersecurity and foreign policy issues. -Supported business development and brand promotion, such as identifying customers and tailoring a marketing proposal to their needs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

US National Team member: Canoe Slalom Athlete in whitewater slalom kayaking•2016: Silver medal, U.S. Olympic Trials, OK•2015: Silver medal, U.S. Nationals, NC •2014: Gold medal, U.S. Nationals, MD •2014: Gold medal, U.S. Trials, NC•2013: Gold medal, U.S. Nationals, NC •2013: 5th place, World Championships, Czech Republic •2011: Silver medal, Overall World Cup standings•2011: Silver medal, World Cup, Slovenia•2011 & 2012: Ranked 5th in the world

Served as assistant US National Team coach at the World Championships for juniors aged 15 to 18 and young adults under 23 years of age.-Collaborated with three other coaches covering four age and gender groups, developing and implementing overall team training plans.-Actively supported team cohesion, morale, and created a positive environment to maximize athlete performance.-Coached across team to support athletes in achieving established goals in competitions, reinforced goals through focused training to advance athletes to higher levels of performance.-Traveled extensively, leveraging command of multiple languages to understand cultural differences and communicate effectively.

Management: facilitated program workflows, processes, site certifications and annual review issues for --Wellness programs including Weightwatchers and all GE Capital HealthAhead programs. Acted as a point of contact for employees and suppliers in order to facilitate the program workflow. -Databases: managed and updated worldwide program databases, HealthAhead distribution lists and wellness community websites and library.-Budgeting: reviewed and maintained the HealthAhead budget for Newark, CT site using the Oracle system and facilitated suppliers and vendor relations. -Marketing: researched, translated, edited and designed marketing materials for monthly topics on healthy lifestyle for Weightwatchers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Served as a critical member of a YPFP event planning team to organize, plan, and oversee events involving professionals and prominent members of the foreign policy community, and assisted in preparing networking activities.-Collaborated with the programming team to identify themes and speakers for events on issues ranging from U.S. foreign policy, nuclear proliferation, energy security, networking and book events.

Washington D.C.

Taught the Slovak language to children aged four to six years.• Implemented various learning styles including visual, spatial, tactile and auditory methods, improving learning outcomes by challenging children to learn in different ways.

Arlington, Va

-Taught the Slovak language to military attaches from the U.S. Department of Defense.-Developed and implemented a high-paced Slovak language curriculum to maximize student learning and understanding of cultural references.-Utilized public communication and presentation skills on a daily basis to convey complex grammatical and cultural concepts to English-speaking students.

Slovak Republic

Participated as a national team member in whitewater slalom kayaking. Trained and performed at the top level at local, national and international races.• Achieved medal goals at the World Championships and World Cup competitions.• Traveled extensively, leveraging command of multiple languages to understand cultural differences and communicate effectively.

Researched, translated and prepared background information for Slovak delegates related to the topics of the 2007 Summit of EU and African leaders

Master'S Degree, European Studies And International Relations

Bachelor'S Degree, European Studies And International Relations