Objective
Motivated and adaptable academic professional seeking an opportunity to leverage research and teaching skills, success in a team-oriented environment, high attention to detail, and significant experience in presentation. Strong multicultural awareness (dual – US&EU citizenship) and international exposure through travel and research. During Master’s studies, have acquired specialized skills in research design, theory and presentation. Career goal is to research and develop foreign policy initiatives and projects in the private, academic or governmental sector.
Education
07/2013 – Present Ph.D. Program, Political Science, Universität Bremen, Germany
09/2012 Master’s Degree in European Studies
International Graduate Center, Hochschule Bremen, Germany
05/2006 Bachelor of Arts in American Studies / Public Policy
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
Honors/Awards
2005 University of Maryland Baltimore County
Philosophy Essay Competition – 2nd Place
Subject: “Morality and Modernity”
Professional Experience
01/2014 – Present Teaching Assistant
EU Studies Department at Hochschule Bremen
Location: Bremen, Germany
Theories of EU Integration
10/2013 – Present Teaching Assistant
Political Science Department at Universität Bremen
Location: Bremen, Germany
Introduction to Comparative Politics
03/2012 – 07/ 2012 Teaching Instructor
EU Studies Department at Hochschule Bremen
Location: Bremen, Germany
Transnational Networks
10/2012 – Present EU Career Ambassador
European Personnel Selection Office
Locations: Bremen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium
To promote and inform university students and graduates of EU careers.
08/2012 – 09/2012 Teaching Instructor
International Law Program, Hanzehogeschool Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands
Introductory course on “EU Law, Institutions, and Political Topics.”
05/2012 – 11/2012 Assistant Project Manager/Developer
Information & Technology Department, Hochschule Bremen
Assisted in the development of an online student career platform.
09/2009 – 08/2011 Assistant Director/Case Manager at Taton House, a group home program operated by Fellowship Health Resources, Inc., Milton, Delaware, USA
08/2008 – 08/2009 Assistant Legislative Aide, Senator James Brochin, District 42, Towson, Maryland, USA
04/2008 – 08/2008 Marketing & Sales Associate, The Tiny Factory (Internet-based business/self-employed)
Volunteer Experience
10/2004 Police Athletic League Center, Cockeysville, Maryland, USA
Special Interests: International travel, domestic & foreign politics, history, sports
Languages: English: fluent
German: basic