Experience

International Language Institute, DC

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreign Language Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  • Ensure the quality of the foreign language program• Recruit, interview, vet, and hire Foreign Language Instructors• Supervise, manage, and evaluate multicultural instructional staff • Promote and Respond to inquiries about the foreign language program • Enroll students, create invoices, and receive payment • Ensure the quality of the foreign language program• Recruit, interview, vet, and hire Foreign Language Instructors• Supervise, manage, and evaluate multicultural instructional staff • Promote and Respond to inquiries about the foreign language program • Enroll students, create invoices, and receive payment



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sub-Award Administrator

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Researched, reviewed, interpreted and applied sponsors' regulations and policies in creating sub-award agreements• Entered sub-award information into the University system of record• Drafted, negotiated and issued sub-awards in accordance with prime sponsors’ regulations and university requirements• Administered sub-awards through their life-cycle including closeout• Provided guidance and advice to Principal Investigators and departmental administrators on matters pertaining to sub-awardees’ compliance with terms and conditions of the sub-award

• Compliance Administrator

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Produced web-based faculty resource for submission of final technical reports • Created database for managing annual sub-award risk assessment• Collaborated on and participated in foreign sub-award video• Successfully completed the Office of Research Administration Certificate Program• Performed annual risk analysis of all sub-awards • Monitored sub-awards to ensure contract/grant compliance• Supervised student workers with closeout duties



National Foreign Language Center

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2014

  Project Coordinator• Created project plans for the development of e-learning language lessons• Coordinated the creation of e-learning lessons in the less commonly taught languages• Guided subject matter experts (SMEs) in development of e-learning lessons• Contracted foreign language consultants Recruiter• Searched for foreign language consultants in less commonly taught languages• Interviewed, vetted and hired foreign language consultants Assistant to the Executive Committee• Assisted in contract preparation• Wrote recruiting section of a major NFLC contract which was subsequently awarded• Searched for and cultivated new business opportunities



Washington Language Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

  • Wrote sections for US government contracts in language training • Used my network of language instructors to staff classes• Created recruiting database • Wrote sections for US government contracts in language training • Used my network of language instructors to staff classes• Created recruiting database



Diplomatic Language Services, Inc.

• United States

• Director

  • Mar 1987 - Sep 2003

  Director, International Travel – 2002 - 2003• Maintained budget and provided financial reports• Prepared the terms of agreement for and participated in preparation of contract with French partner school• Ensured contract compliance• Collaborated with graphic designers on marketing material and website, and marketed new programs, both in the US and in France• Traveled overseas to set up and administer study abroad programs in France Director, DLS Maryland – 1995 - 2003• Oversaw all aspects of language training in over 50 languages• Regularly trained instructors to teach and test in a proficiency-based environment • Designed courses to meet the needs of the individual student or group of students• Prepared and administered language proficiency tests• Supervised and managed multicultural instructional staff in developing specialized materials• Monitored student progress, assessed student needs, and facilitated instruction by keeping instructors focused on goals • Managed all logistical and facility management issues in the branch office• Interviewed, hired, and trained administrative and instructional staff• Maintained budget and provided financial reports• Worked closely with US Government agencies and private businesses to support their employees from initial requirements to the completion of training • Generated repeat business through client satisfaction• Used both French and Spanish languages to communicate with client and staff, and as an educational tool• Established and maintained a network of foreign language professionalsLanguage Training Supervisor– 1990 – 1995Program Coordinator– 1988-1990Administrative Assistant– 1987-1988