Robert Carr

Experience

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  McGrath Clambakes, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  Caterer's Associate

  McGrath Clambakes is a full service caterer specializing in large events and seafood.Communicated with customers on site to fulfill requests, manage expectations, and provide information. Managed efficiency and morale of teams at job sites and client locations. Maintained composure and professionalism in dangerous, stressful situations.

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  CoStar Group

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  Research Associate

  Costar Group is largest provider of verified commercial real estate data in the world.Used phone skills to build rapport with brokers in order to capture property information. Performed internet, assessor's Database, and Commercial Real Estate database research. Monitored portfolio of over 1000 properties due for update every thirty days•Built rapport with and support clients in using products and marketing their properties in a portfolio worth 168,000 dollars.•Served as News Editor for Cincinnati Dayton Market, entailing the production of four news stories per week and coaching new team members on the news writing process in reference to computer programs, writing style and acceptable types of stories. Show less

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  AMIDEAST

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Prof D'Anglais/English Instructor

  AMIDEAST is a NGO that seeks to narrow the cultural gaps between the Western and Middle Eastern worlds. Chief among their programs in Tunisia is English teaching. Students range in age from 14-60. Their levels range from beginner to advanced.Planned and delivered dynamic, interactive lessons to a wide range of students by evaluating their needs, interests and ongoing progress while complying with overall curriculum and school standards. Deployed a wide range of original, communicative, task based activities using music, videos, poetry, email and the internet.•Taught English for special purposes (ESP) and contract courses including business, oil and gas, job interview preparation and aviation. Show less

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  ELS Language Centers Bristol

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Reading & Writing ESL Teacher

  ELS Bristol was a language school connected to Roger Williams University that served students who need to improve their English to be accepted to degree programs.Planned and conducted a balanced communicative class with a focus on reading and writing skills. Taught academic writing, note taking and fiction reading techniques and skills. Designed, administered, and evaluated assessments in various forms.

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  Kuwait Ministry of Defense Langauge School

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  ESL/ESP Instructor

  The Joint Command Staff College offers military personnel ranked Major and above the opportunity to hone their English skills in a college level course.Planned and taught lessons on English, presentation skills, and essay drafting through communicative activities and coaching. Modernized course curriculum including audio, visual, and written materials with a small multinational team. • Presented curriculum recommendations to multinational, limited English Proficient Staff College stakeholders• Researched and edited text books in English, French and Arabic for quality and consistency Show less

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  Alasala Education and Training Co.

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  Foundation English Teacher

  AlAsala University is a newly founded private university that serves thousands of students.Delivered communicative academic English classes based on the four skills while managing course websites. Collaborated with colleagues in Arabic and English to track student progress, manage departments, and administer courses and examinations.• Developed, tested, and wrote a paper on a classroom management system to address lacking student buy in.

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  Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  Academic Communication Instructor

  Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is a post-graduate institution with a large body of international students.Delivered balanced communicative lessons on American academic culture and cross-cultural communication using The Culture Map. Taught pragmatics related to email, small talk, class discussion, and other social interactions.

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  Higher Colleges of Technology

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  Foundations English Instructor

  Higher Colleges of Technology is a nation-wide public university spanning 17 campuses and employing staff from all over the world.Taught, planned, and administered up to two courses per semester as lead teacher with over 85% student satisfaction rating. Collaborated with multinational colleagues to develop programming by planning, organizing, and increasing participation in extra-curricular activities and community events.• Advised and counseled up to 50 students per cycle on their transition to college life.• Planned, organized, and hosted events: spelling bees, field trips, teambuilding activities, sports tournaments.• Researched outcomes and presented solutions to upper management as part of Curriculum Management Team.• Presented on topics from college policies to language teaching. Show less

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  DTS Associates LLC

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Instructional Systems Designer

  Analyzed business objectives to develop technology enabled educational products and services for a Federal Government client with complex subject matter. Applied adult learning theories, practices and techniques to advise stakeholders on educational interventions and programs.• Planned and developed a training evaluation process using LMS data, onboarding assessments, and course surveys.• Designed, developed, and enhanced all manner of educational products including interactive graphics, user guides, instructor ledtraining, videos, and e-learning. Show less

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Consultant