Professional Experience
PACTERA EDGE
German Language and Localization Specialist •July 2021 - Present
Complete machine translation projects (raw-MT, MTPE) and manage linguistic quality processes as well as key internal QA processes using various machine translation tools and localization platforms in collaboration with global teams. Proficient in localization technologies, tools, and workflows.
Capella University
• 2020 - 2020
ADDIE
Training and Development Professionals' Guide, Udemy • 2020 - 2020
Applying the QM Rubric, Quality Matters Professional Development, 2020
Quality Matters Professional Development
QM Peer Reviewer Certification • 2020 - 2020
GERMAN FEDERAL POLICE, German Embassy
Executive Assistant to the German Federal Police Liaison Officer to the USA and Canada •January 2019 - October 2021
Washington, D.C. Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
Executive Assistant to the German Federal Police Liaison Officer to the USA and Canada Served as strategic advisor and executive assistant to the Liaison Officer and supported communication between headquarters and US government agencies. Provided leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and managed a variety of special projects, some of which had organizational impact.
Open Source Intelligence
• 2019 - 2019
ANTONIA ARMSTRONG LLC
German Translator and Localization Specialist •June 2014 - December 2018
Translated and proofread fiction and non-fiction books for New York Times bestselling authors. Successfully built and managed business, built clientele, and recruited and managed freelance project teams.
Improve Student Retention • 2014 - 2019
Best Practices in Teaching Excellence, Success in the e-Classroom, APUS, 2014 - 2019
WIFI Institute
Mediator and Conflict Coach • 2013 - 2015
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
•February 2008 - Present
Adjunct Online Faculty
Design and teach assigned class sessions leveraging digital content and multi-media resources in the classroom, including Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, and Employee Training. Demonstrate a strong desire to excel inside and out of the classroom and provide ongoing support for students' success. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
AUSTRIAN TRADE COMMISSION
Executive Assistant/Project Manager •January 2002 - May 2007
Organized trade missions and international trade fair registrations for the largest provider of services in the area of foreign trade. Provided assistance and guidance for in-bound buying missions and coordinated executive schedules and travel booking for domestic and international trips. Promoted export opportunities for Austrian companies and handled any export control or licensing issues. Enhanced Austria's profile as an investment location and source of business solutions.
Training & Certifications
Undergraduate Instructional Design and Delivery, APUS, 2020