Experience

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  Albert-einstein gesamtschule

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Fulbright scholar/english as a foreign language teacher

  • One academic year grant period• Facilitated cultural exchange at the Albert Einstein Schule by teaching the English language, and American culture • Organized, planned and presented lessons to teach about American life, culture, and language• Led the Sustainable Living Comenius Project, translated/interpreted for the project, and acted as a liaison between multiple international project representatives• Coordinated Sustainable Living Comenius Project Seminar in Remscheid and adjoining event and activities schedule• Advised students about life and culture in the USA Show less

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  Realschule plus baumholder

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  English as a foreign language teacher, pad

  • One academic year grant period• Facilitated cultural exchange at Realschule Plus Baumholder via teaching the English language, and American culture at the 8th -10th grade level• Taught secondary school subjects in German on topics involving the USA• Organized, planned and presented lessons to teach about American life, culture and language• Created and maintained pen-pal/cultural exchange program between Realschule PLUS Baumholder and Monticello High School for 10th grade classes Show less

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  Kaplan international colleges

  May 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Full cycle hiring and supervision of staff (1 International Student Advisor, 7 Peer Advisors)• Oversaw full student journey: recruitment, admissions, enrollment, pre-arrival/arrival, retention (international and domestic students)• Robust immigration advising• Creation/expansion of marketing collateral• Expansion of agent training webinar series• Coordinate, deliver and evaluate student surveys• Liaison between international partners, Pace University and Kaplan International• Manage the Global Pathways office to key performance metrics (i.e. student retention, articulation and expense management)• Ensure, build and deliver wrap around student support services to all Pathways students including but not limited to: pre-arrival webinars, orientation, mentoring, general advising, social and cultural activities, housing placements and referral• Organize, promote and deliver acculturation programs (i.e. culture shock workshops, conversation exchanges, University 101) Show less • Oversaw full student journey: recruitment, admissions, enrollment, pre-arrival/arrival, retention (international and domestic students)• Robust immigration advising• Recruitment trips, implementation of agent webinars and monthly newsletters• Oversaw an increase in enrollment while simultaneously maintaining the application turn around time of 10 business days• Coordinate tri-yearly Orientation programs, Orientation Leader Program and training for over 200 students from over 10 countries• Create and maintain monthly student activities and student activities budgeting• Pre-evaluate applications for agents, aiding in agent retention and customer service• Coordinate housing and transportation for students through subcontractors • Liaison between international agents and Pace University/Kaplan International• Non-academic advising for F-1 students• Create and maintain peer mentor program, tracking spreadsheets, program evaluation surveys and programs which influenced the 85% progression rate Show less

  • Director of Global Pathways at Pace University

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  • International Student Advisor for Global Pathways at Kaplan International

    May 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Open systems healthcare

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting company-wide operations. Carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy development and implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

  • HR Director

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  • HR Generalist

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Recruiter

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Imn enterprises

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Director of HR

    Mar 2023 - now

  • HR Manager

    Jul 2021 - May 2023