* Interfaced with State Department officials and Diplomats. * Oversaw extensive program for over 1200 direct hires and family members. * Managed weekly, extensive welcome presentation for newcomers arriving to all three diplomatic missions and members of the military community in Brussels. * Planned, coordinated, and implemented appropriate events in response to the needs of the community.* Advised management and Embassy leadership. * Interviewed prospective family member employees. * Acted as liaison with community members and local schools. * Integral part of crisis management team. * Worked closely with other members of the management team in a confidential manner. * Advised and assisted the Marine Security Guard Detachment Brussels. * Maintained an active Top Secret Security Clearance.

* Welcomed and guided newcomers to the Embassy community. * Customer service specialist-answered questions and offered guidance for life within the Embassy and in Brussels. * Maintained extensive database of over 1200 community members. * Initiated, planned and implemented various events as a response to the needs of the community. * Acted as the "face" of the Embassy. * Offered support to all-to include the Marine Security Guards at post.

* Trained fellow teachers on effective teaching models and guided reading. * Co-taught with special educator and assistants.* Planned and developed effective lessons.

* Implemented guided reading programs and writing workshops school wide. * Mentored new teachers on grade level.* Planned and developed effective lessons.

* Worked collaboratively in multiple team and partner situations, implemented "triad" model for the school.* Planned and developed effective lessons.

* Managed day to day operations of preschool.