Eileen Antrobus
Financial and Administrative Officer at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung - Washington DC- Claim this Profile
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Microsoft PowerPoint
-May, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Word
-Nov, 2009- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung - Washington DC
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial and Administrative Officer
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Feb 2021 - Present
• Responsible for overall accounting and expense management; bookkeeping and maintaining financial records, statements and reports to ensure the compliance with both German headquarters and German federal foreign office procedure and regulations for all financial transactions • Prepare, implement, monitor and control budget in cooperation with the Executive Director. • Manage cash requirements for the office and carry out monthly bank and cash reconciliations. • Process payroll as well as the monthly and quarterly withholding taxes, fringe benefits and month-end financial statements for headquarters in Germany. Includes independent administration/renewal of employee benefits, such as the foundations retirement plan and group health plan. • Independently manage all bilingual correspondence pertaining to the financial management including third party billing requests from other FES offices as well as preparing annual financial reports. • Research, prepare and monitor ongoing contracts and related procurement processes as well as serving as main point of contact for all aspects related to operations management (lease/rental contracts, insurance policies, operation maintenance agreements i.e. janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, office equipment etc.) Show less
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Goethe-Institut e.V.
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Language Program Officer - Educational Liaison for German as a Foreign Language
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Nov 2016 - Feb 2021
• Plan, administer and evaluate language programs on a “local” level (AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV) as well as on a regional level (USA, Canada, Mexico) • Serve as liaison for continuing education and language education as well as educational materials for German as a foreign language (DaF) in both Germany and the US • Develop and implement outreach and marketing strategies for positioning German as a foreign language in the US (student activities incl. Career Fairs, projects, touring exhibitions, events) • Oversee and adjust regional scholarship operating budget between Goethe-Institute’s in the region (continuing education for teachers, language courses in Germany, etc.) • Plan and evaluate continuing education seminars and events for teachers of German as well as educational policy experts • Content creation, supervision and management of relevant pages on the website and social media incl. establishment of a Teacher Service Facebook Group • Devise, organize and assess bi-annual Study Tours to Germany for US educational decision makers and policy experts • Manage Goethe-Institut presence at local and national conferences (ACTFL, ASCA, SCOLT, FLAVA, MFLA etc.) • Maintenance of data base of German teachers and drafting as well as dissemination of newsletters Show less
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University of Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
Instructor of multiple traditional and blended elementary and intermediate German courses (including intensive 6 week summer sessions). Designed and implemented lesson plans, class activities, quizzes and exams, homework and exam correction, and managed online course page (Canvas). Classes were taught in German with an emphasis on communicative accuracy and fluency. In addition, established monthly movie nights for the German department to foster a sense of community between faculty, graduate students and the student body. Show less
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ACE Marketing
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Netherlands
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Advertising Services
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Direct Sales Executive/Corporate Trainer
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Solicited new donors for CARE International via street canvassing in the DC Metro area. Applied sales techniques to generate interest, convey benefits of donations, overturn objections, and turn cold canvassing into sales. Established over 60 new accounts with a retention rate of over 70%. Recognized as top generator in July. Managed, trained, and supported three new team members. Solicited new donors for CARE International via street canvassing in the DC Metro area. Applied sales techniques to generate interest, convey benefits of donations, overturn objections, and turn cold canvassing into sales. Established over 60 new accounts with a retention rate of over 70%. Recognized as top generator in July. Managed, trained, and supported three new team members.
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DAI Deutsch Amerikanisches Institut
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Germany
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Responsible for a group of 15 German children between the ages of 3-9. Designed age appropriate materials, crafts, and games to enhance linguistic fluency in the English language. Coordinated trips to various attractions throughout the Heidelberg area and communicated with parents about linguistic goals, expectations, and progress.
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Coordinated and planned annual 6 week English language summer camp for children aged 3-18. Processed customer applications and payments using the SAGE business software. Liaison between department and local German businesses and schools. Contributed to PR strategy for future programming. Ensured outreach through the distribution of posters and flyers in public transportation and local customer relevant institutions. Designed timeline and schedule of lesson plans for teachers of the camp, which included scheduling of daily activities for the duration of the camp. Independently managed office on days that supervisors were on leave for business. This included opening and closing of the office, data input, answering customer questions and giving feedback, and relaying relevant information to the other offices within the organization. Show less
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Maryland PIRG
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United States
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Volunteer Intern
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Registered 250 new voters in just the first week, and reached final goal of registering 2500 new students by mid quarter. Trained and directed volunteers in campaign to maximize recruitment efforts. Directed student body and lecture hall announcements, as well as oversaw phone banking in order to build visibility. Publicized campaign and educated the student body via flyers and tabling throughout campus. Registered 250 new voters in just the first week, and reached final goal of registering 2500 new students by mid quarter. Trained and directed volunteers in campaign to maximize recruitment efforts. Directed student body and lecture hall announcements, as well as oversaw phone banking in order to build visibility. Publicized campaign and educated the student body via flyers and tabling throughout campus.
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Carried out Information Assurance training and underwent government screening. Refined my organizational skills in a high stress environment, as the IAPM was on a deadline in preparing for a unit move. Duties included copying, organizing, and filing various documents. Systematized POAMs (Plans of Action & Milestones), and electronic conversion of all physical files, including identification and collection of omitted documentation. Carried out Information Assurance training and underwent government screening. Refined my organizational skills in a high stress environment, as the IAPM was on a deadline in preparing for a unit move. Duties included copying, organizing, and filing various documents. Systematized POAMs (Plans of Action & Milestones), and electronic conversion of all physical files, including identification and collection of omitted documentation.
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USO
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Career Practicum
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Catered to military service members and their families, establishing and maintaining professional relationships at all levels. Responsible for updating our website and social media weekly. Translated and forwarded German business inquiries concerning subjects of high priority. Coordinated and administered weekly briefings to service members new to the community. Designed advertisements and prepared revisions of tours for the Rhein-Main area tour book. Catalogued ticket sales, payments and customer feedback. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of Maryland College Park
Master's Degree, German Language and Literature -
2011 - 2014
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication/Germanic Studies -
2010 - 2011
University of Maryland University College
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