Elizabeth Schreiber-Byers Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

* Organized logistics for displays and pop-up exhibits involving custodial divisions within the Library from regular Congressional events to VIP visits* Developed best-practices and trained staff for virtual and hybrid events* Established strategic planning targets and reported on outcomes* Represented custodial divisions in meetings with internal and external stakeholders* Coordinated with security and emergency preparedness staff both internal and external for protection of collection items, staff, and visiting guests* Served in leadership position for Library-wide program development and implementation of weekly after-hours programming* Collaborated with video-production team to develop run of show for complex events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed an annual budget of over 70,000 € for over 80 events and a one-time special event budget of 60,000 €• Wrote and administered contracts for partnerships with local and international organizations, scholars, and artists• Represented organization at meetings and in communication with high-level stakeholders including EUNIC, international non-profits and foundations, Smithsonian Museums, and local government officials• Maintained and developed relationships with universities, scholars, and cultural institutions for events, partnerships, and support• Reported on program outcomes and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders• Developed new internal processes to allow for increased transparency and better communication• Coordinated marketing of events with communications team

Muncie, Indiana Area

• Taught university courses on German language, literature, culture, and business (2-3 per semester)• Conducted, published, and presented long-term qualitative humanities research at local, national, and international venues• Collaborated with team of academics on publication of interdisciplinary research, including setting project deadlines, promoting research, and editing submissions• Set strategic planning goals for curriculum development and enrollment and manage a team of faculty members in support of those goals• Obtained small grants for student programming and research (between $1-3000); report on grant deliverables• Facilitated discussions with academics regarding policies, programs, and operational issues to make department-wide program and policy changes and hiring and staffing decisions • Tracked and reported on program enrollments, program effectiveness, and outreach efforts• Planed and publicized university-wide roundtables, lectures, and award events for student outreach and community engagement, including of budgeting, advertising, and event execution• Organized international conferences and review application materials for scholarships• Encouraged students to respectfully engage in debates on contemporary issues related to politics and culture in Germany and the United States• Mentored students on academic and career development

- Provided information to US researchers interested in collaborating with German academics- Collaborated with internal grant administrators and academics on grant submission processes- Facilitated information sessions with researchers

Durham, Nc

• Taught university courses on German literature, contemporary German politics, German business culture, and elementary language courses on campus and for Duke in Berlin Summer Program (2 per semester)• Conducted, published, and presented long-term qualitative humanities research at local, national, and international venues• Recruited students for international summer program resulting in largest cohort in 10 years• Revised print and Web publications for international student opportunities, including photo- and copy-editing

• Taught university courses on German literature, contemporary German politics, and language. (1 per semester)• Managed a textbook publication development team from conception to completed product used in all elementary and intermediate German language classes• Conducted, published, and presented long-term qualitative humanities research at local, national, and international venues• Provided editorial assistance leading to publication of an edited collection on German philosophy

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Cultivated relationships with foreign diplomats and embassy staff to support public diplomacy mission• Collaborated on the development of print publications and updates to Web content• Represented the German Embassy at special events and conferences and embassy visits

Washington, Dc

• Wrote reports and technical documents for software user guides and website strategy • Designed and maintained agency intranet, Internet sites, and applications with requirements gathered from high-level stakeholders• Represented the agency on Department of Homeland Security working groups• Held and remain eligible for Top Secret security clearance

Mclean, Va

• Provided on-site technical support to client headquarters and field offices via email, phone, and hands-on assistance when troubleshooting technical difficulties• Maintained all aspects of government client Web presence, including internal and external sites

Ma, Germanic Languages And Literature

Certificate, Women'S Entrepreneurship

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Germanic Languages And Literature

Germanistik

Baden-Württemberg Scholarship recipient

Ba, German Studies, International Relations

Germanistik

Exchange Student in the Summer Semester 1997