Lena Traer Email & Phone Number

• The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content, and to providing the full.
• Project Coordinator / Sep 2017 – Jun 2018
• Project Assistant / Sep 2016 – Sep 2017

Published Russian- and English-language literary translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: https://www.scbwi.org/members/lena-traer

Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care (formerly Heart to Heart International Children's Medical Alliance) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to cardiac surgery in the underserved areas of the world for children born with life-threatening heart defects. http://www.heart-2-heart.org

Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand is a registered charitable organisation, operating in New Zealand since 1932. It is membership-based and part of Hostelling International (HI). YHA New Zealand's mission is to deliver quality budget accommodation and travel experiences which enrich people's understanding of each other, the environment and New.

San Francisco, CA

• Worked with exchange students from over 80 countries coming to the U.S. on J-1 Summer Work Travel, Internship and Training Programs.
• Advised international students on how to solve problems and concerns regarding employment, housing, medical insurance and visa matters, ensuring compliance with the U.S. Department of State program regulations. Helped.
• Worked with account managers and overseas partners by supervising operational processes during admissions phase.
• Worked with a diverse team of 6 to process applications, documents, and payments for over 15,000 exchange students.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records in the U.S. Department of State SEVIS database.With decades of experience in cultural exchange, passionate employees and a host of professional affiliations and partnerships.

• Oversaw daily operations and managed a team of 4, recruiting Russian students to participate in international exchange programs in Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Au Pair, J-1 Summer Work.
• Managed the ongoing operations and related activities.
• Managed program budgets; drafted annual budgets forecasting market changes; provided structured financial reports to the CEO.
• Developed, maintained and coordinated a network of key overseas partner accounts; cultivated and developed new strategic partnerships.
• In 3 years, successfully launched 4 new programs in 2 new markets.
• Negotiated new and renewal partnership agreements.

• Worked with cultural exchange programs recruiting Russian students to participate in international exchange in Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Au Pair, J-1 Summer Work Travel, Internship.
• Coordinated the full cycle of recruiting students, from initial inquiry and provision of advice, through to the interviewing of candidates to determine their foreign language proficiency and eligibility, and submitting.
• In 3 years, increased the annual number of program participants by 300%.
• Assisted exchange students with preparing visa documents, arranged and coordinated domestic and international travel for student groups.
• Delivered in-person pre-departure orientations to student groups and parents.
• Designed and executed marketing campaigns promoting exchange and study abroad programs (i.e., presentations at universities, radio spots, newspaper ads, print marketing collateral).

Marseille, France

Bath, ME

Phippsburg, ME

Certificate Program In Project Management

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Intellectual Property, Copyright

English Immersion