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SUMMARY

A dependable and motivated bilingual professional with multifaceted experience in academic

and business environments in the US and Europe. Utilizes exceptional communication, problem
solving and leadership skills while collaborating with all levels of an organization as well as
externally. Leverages broad-based knowledge of 21st century skills in teaching and learning
outcomes. Uses knowledge of public relations strategies in academic administration. Is
especially interested in supporting institutions of higher education and enhancing academic
achievement by enhancing student life, scholarly opportunity, international study programs and
development of academic event programming. Serves as an ambitious and personable team
player with a solid commitment to success. Completed MA, summa cum laude.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Associate - California State University, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx California

2014-2016

Taught German courses for beginners and advanced speakers face-to-face and online. Developed curriculum,
lesson plans, multi-media presentations, and developed assessments according to foreign language standards
and objectives. Worked cooperatively with language department coordinator and program chair to encourage
student success and involvement. Enhanced the cultural studies program and student experience by
developing event and academic programs and events as German Club President (2015-16), Secretary (20142015) and student council member (2014-2016). Produced thorough research and presented results as
prepared reports, written and verbal. Recognized as outstanding German Graduate (2014-15).
German Language Help Desk, Global Services, Premier Desk, Agent Support - Major Airlines, Houston,
Texas
2012-2014
First point of contact for Swiss, Austrian and German travel agencies and travelers. Provided exceptional
customer service to elite customers. Provided support to other departments, identify potential problems and
solutions for reservation agents. Responsible for advising agencies of record management policies, pricing,
ticketing procedures, authorizing policy exceptions, interpreting airline policy, and communicating complex
situations with clarity. Helped the growth and success of the German language team. Recognized among the
United 100 top performing employees.
Teaching Assistant - Fulbright Commission and the Austrian Ministry of Culture, Linz, Austria 2011-2012
Taught English and coordinated foreign language curricula for two college preparatory schools in Austria.
Assisted the English department team members to broaden the curriculum for instruction. Independently
created lesson plans focusing on cultural awareness, communication and speaking in accordance with
language learning standards and objectives.
Instructor - Multilingual Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

2010

Developed and taught the German-language curriculum for an intensive German course at a school providing
language classes and training for business professionals and students of all levels. Served as an independent
contractor and maintained invoices.
Editor, Researcher, Translator - EUPD Research, Bonn, Germany

2008-2009

Edited photovoltaic industry research reports, newsletters, and promotional materials. Analyzed, interpreted,
and communicated data visually and in written form. Served as an administrative assistant and co-researcher.
Contributed to a database of independently gathered data on emerging markets in Europe and Africa.
Interpreted data used to analyze market potential. Coordinated with several departments simultaneously.

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Teacher, Tutor - Markus Wolf Frderprogramm, Bonn, Germany

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2008-2009

Provided one-on-one tutoring to students to improve secondary education placement test results as well as
communication and learning skills. Tutored students in various subjects, including languages (English,
German), mathematics and biology. Specialized in tutoring middle school and high school-aged students in
English grammar, composition, presentation-giving, and German grammar.
EDUCATION

Master of Arts in German Studies - Philosophy, Film and Literature

California State University, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, California
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Bachelor of Arts in German Studies
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Study Abroad at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitt
Bonn, Germany
International Exchange at Salzburg College
Salzburg, Austria; Public Relations and International Communication Exchange Program

2016
2010
2009
2003

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed an ambitious event programming schedule and $5k budget as president of a student
cultural organization. Increased the club presence within the community through outreach and
collaboration with local and regional partners and hosted international filmmakers and scholars.
Served as voting member of student government organization for the College of Liberal Arts.
Expanded scholarly event programming and served on the committee for the access and allocation of
$50k to student organizations.
Served as committee member for over 30 interdisciplinary scholarly events during academic
years 2014-2016.
Founded and directed the California State University, Xxxxxxxxxx international film festival -Currents in Contemporary European Film in 2014.
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Completed MA with highest distinction

Member of Phi Kappa Phi
Google Certified Educator, Level I (in progress)
Outstanding German Graduate Honor award
CSUXX ASI Certification for Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility for Student Organizations
Fulbright Teaching Assistantship award
United Airlines United 100 award
David J. Parent scholarship award
Goethe Institut - Zertifikat C1
Deutsche Sprachprfung fr den Hochschulzugang (DSH) Equivalent

REFERENCES

Dr. Xxxxx Xxxxx - Department Chair, Department X. Dr. Xxxxx was in charge of the department I worked
and studied in. He was a source of inspiration and advice, and encouraged me to take an active role in the
departments event programming. Because of his advice I gained familiarity with the universitys goals, policies,
and procedures. With his support I was able to initiate several scholarly events.
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Topics: leadership, teaching, communication, committee memberships, event planning, professionalism
Dr. Xxxxx Xxxxx - Graduate Advisor, Program Chair of X. Dr. Xxxxx was my professor and mentor during
my graduate studies. He inspired me to be a passionate teacher and helped me to learn the importance of

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education on all aspects of life. Dr. Xxxxx provided me with many opportunities to develop my professionalism
and teamwork.
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Topics: professionalism, research, creativity, independent work, critical thinking, leadership, collegiality
Dr. Xxxxx Xxxxx - Professor of Philosophy at X. Dr. Xxxxx is a close friend of mine. We lived together when
his child was a toddler and since that time we have grown to be like brothers. As a philosopher and professor
of philosophy he has an approach to daily life which has inspired me to establish strong morals and the
importance of critical thinking.
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Topics: personal ethics, integrity, creativity, organization, goals, pedagogy, cultures, personal interests
EVENT PLANNING AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP PORTFOLIO

Committee Member/Co-organizer: Scholarly talk with German Consul General Hans Jrg
Neumann with the CSUXX German Club, International Business Association and the
International Studies Students Association (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2016)
Co-Organizer: Information Session with Deputy Consul General Stefan Biedermann,
DAAD Information Center SF Representative Hanni Geist, and DAAD Young Ambassador
Ryan Adams: "Scholarships, Internships, and Research opportunities Offered by The
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for Undergraduates and Beyond" with
CSUXX Study Abroad Office, The DAAD, and The German Consulate of Los Angeles
(Xxxxxxxxxx, 2016)
Co-organizer: Scholarly talk with Artist Hans Winkler discussing recent work:
"Interventions in the public space: Steam Song, Albuquerque; Desvio, Havana, Cuba;
Buy a Revolution, San Francisco" with CSUXX German Club (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2016)
Co-organizer: Scholarly talk with Dr. Adrian Herrera Fuentes: "This Strange Country
between the American Tropics :German Travel Writers in Mexico during National
Socialism" with the CSUXX German Club (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2016)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Screening of This Ain't California, with East
German Film-Scholar Katja Schroeter of the University of New Mexico with the CSUXX
German Club, University Art Museum and Goethe Institut, Los Angeles (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Committee Member/Co-organizer: German Events Series "25 Years of German Unity" with
the CSUXX German Club, the Department of RGRLL, College of Liberal Arts, and the German
Embassy of Washington DC (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Scholarly talk with Professor of Geography
Tom Frazier "Expressions of Unification Through Planning, Architecture, and Sculpture"
with the CSUXX German Club, University Art Museum, College of Liberal Arts, and the German
Embassy of Washington DC (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Committee Member/Co-organizer: Scholarly event, interdisciplinary poetry reading: "Poetry
Without Borders" with the Department of RGRLL, the CSUXX German Club, and the German
Embassy of Washington DC (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Co-Organizer: Film Screening of Erich Kstner's Mnchausen with the CSUXX German
Club (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Co-organizer: Exhibition "Erich Kstner - The Urban Author and his Four Cities: Dresden,
Leipzig, Berlin, and Munich" with Consul General Stefan Biedermann, with German

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Consulate of Los Angeles, The German Embassy of Washington DC, Literaturhaus Dresden,
the CSUXX German Club, and the Department of RGRLL (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Committee Member to establish the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) allocation and budget for the
College of Liberal Arts Student Council (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Event Director/Committee Director: Department of RGRLL Film Series: "Currents in
Contemporary European Film" with Film Scholars: Dr. Dmitri Sidorov, Dr. Daniel HerreraCepero, Alejandro Martinez, and Marguerite Don with the Department of RGRLL, Film and
Electronic Arts, Department of Geography (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2015)
Co-organizer: Scholarly talk with Poet Gerhard Falkner: "Poetry Entrances and Exits" with
the CSUXX German Club, Department of RGRLL and Villa Aurora (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Scholarly talk with author Dr. Norbert Schrer:
"Novel Berlin: Literary Images of a Changing City" with the CSUXX German Club, College
of Liberal Arts and University Art Museum exhibition "Barbara Klemm: Light and Dark"
(Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Scholarly talk with Professor of Geography
Tom Frazier: "Deconstructing the Wall: Morphology of the Rise and Fall of the Berlin
Wall" with the CSUXX German Club, College of Liberal Arts and University Art Museum
exhibition "Barbara Klemm: Light and Dark" (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Screening of Der Geteilte Himmel, with East
German Film Scholar Dr. Sen Allan of the University of Warwick and with CSUXX German
Club, University Art Museum, Department of Film and Electronic Arts, and Goethe Institut, Los
Angeles (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Committee Member/Co-organizer/Moderator: Scholarly talk with Film Scholar Dr. Sen
Allan: "Projecting History: Screening the Berlin Wall in German Film" with CSUXX German
Club and University Art Museum (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Committee Member/Co-organizer: Screening of Boxhagener Platz with screenwriter Torsten
Schulz with CSUXX German Club, University Art Museum and Goethe Institut, Los Angeles
(Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Co-organizer, Presenter: Presentation: "Study Abroad in Germany," California State
University, Xxxxxxxxxx Study Abroad Fair with the Office of Study Abroad and the
Department of RGRLL (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Co-organizer: Weekly Social Event: "Stammtisch" with the CSUXX German Club
(Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014-2016)
Committee Member/Co-organizer: RGRLL Conference: Liberation, Occupation
Inspiration Bonaparte? Literary and Artistic Responses to Napoleon with the Department
of RGRLL (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2014)
Invited presenter: Presentation Exploring Study Abroad Options and Finding Meaningful
Opportunity with the ISU German Club and Department of Languages Literatures and
Cultures (Normal, Il. 2015)