LANGUAGE SKILLS
German (native speaker), English (native speaker), French (advanced proficiency)
EDUCATION
Ph.D., History, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2001
M.A., History, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1992
B.A., History, FU Berlin, Germany, 1990
EXPERIENCE
10+ years of freelance translation work (e.g. technical and legal documents) and interpreting.
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of History, DePaul University and Columbia College Chicago
1996 to Present
Teaching undergraduate courses in European history.
Consultant, Cendant Mobility, Chicago
1999 to Present
Provided cross-cultural training programs for various large corporations, specializing in area studies programs for Germany, France, and the Benelux countries.
Translator and Interpreter, European Language Center Inc., Chicago
1994 to 2000
Translated documents (German and French) into English and worked as simultaneous interpreter at various conferences.
Tour Guide, Chicago Adventures Inc., Chicago
1995 to 2004
Organized and conducted sightseeing tours in English, German, and French, specializing in the history and architecture of Chicago.
Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Illinois at Chicago
1992 to 1996
Conducted research and translation of 18th century German documents.
OTHER SKILLS
Computer skills include MS Word, MS Office, Powerpoint, Photoshop, ProTools, various Internet applications. Other useful abilities: advanced motorcycle mechanics, sound engineering, and guitar playing.