Theatre
Bettina W. Bennett
Writer/Editor; Philanthropic Advisor
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Diligent Editor and Writer with fifteen years of experience editing academic, creative, editorial, and translation work. Polished wordsmith successful writing, editing and proofreading efficiently. High level of proficiency in Apple Pages and MS Word. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment. Published writer, translator, and columnist.
Excellent Philanthropic Advisor with over ten years' experience in the philanthropic sector. Hands-on experience as Chair of a charity from representing the cause publicly and with poise, to dealing with vendors directly, engaging people, and putting together successful fundraising events.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Editor/English Translator
Dr. Gerhard Steigerwald; Herder Verlag
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
2022.01 - Current
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Improved source material by 75%
- Communicated directly with writer to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
German Language Teacher
Francisco Cuevas
New York, NY
2012.08 - Current
- Tutored and assisted student individually to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Illustrated effective leadership to uphold discipline in classroom.
- Increased student's language knowledge by 80%
Writer/Editorial Writer
Downtown Magazine
New York, NY
2011.05 - 2017.02
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Researched and wrote original content for historic places and people in NYC, past and present
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Conducted comprehensive research on New York's immigrant history, architecture, changing political & philosophical structures, and socio-economic changes for published articles
- Increased sales by 10%.
Chair of Junior Committee Board
The New York Center for Children (NYCC)
New York, NY
2010.05 - 2016.07
- Chaired and provided leadership for charity-events (seven to date) that raised over $230,000 for New York Center for Children
- Created and managed all PR, website, social media pages for Junior Committee for NYCC
- Increased participation in cause by 75% since inception
- Composed advertising copy, secured donations, hired and managed vendors for fundraising events
- Managed and formulated all PR for events and activities of Junior Committee for NYCC
- Raised public awareness for child abuse and increased public support of work of NYCC
- Engaged people in cause through public speaking
- Increased visibility of NYCC and donations to NYCC by 75%
- Oversaw staff of 15
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Handled 50 e-mails per day to address inquiries and concerns
- Actively listened to team members' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
German Language Teacher
John Freeland
New York, NY
2012.02 - 2014.02
- Tutored and assisted student individually to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches
- Delivered 25 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing student per semester in German
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help student go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help student articulate knowledge.
- Illustrated effective leadership
- Completed progress reports with individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement.
- Identified student's individual learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture student's interest and maximize individual learning.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Education
Ph.D. - English Literatures And Cultures
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany 2018.10 - Current
Master of Arts - English Literatures And Cultures
Eberhard Karls University Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany 2016.04 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Columbia University
New York, NY 2006.09 - 2011.02
Skills
Self-Motivated
Outstanding Etiquette
Active Listening
Decision-Making
Cultural Awareness
Skilled interpreter and translator
Public Speaking
Excellent Public Relations Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Creative Writing
Excellent language skills
Great, dark sense of humor
Innovative, open-minded thinker
Great communication skills
Accomplishments
- Former professional figure skater (3rd place Juniors German Championship/Baden-Württemberg: Mannheim; 1st place Junior Level Competition/Baden-Württemberg: Aalen).
- Professional trained actor with stage and screen-experience.
- Published Writer: Barnard Echoes; Downtown Magazine.
- Experienced philanthropic advisor. Achieved and superseded annual fundraising goals through creative PR, innovative public speeches and written pieces that raised awareness for the cause. Supervised a team of fifteen staff members.
Affiliations
- Columbia University General Studied Alumni Association (GSAA) member (2011-2018)
- American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Junior Council Member (2015-2018)
- Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonics Committee Member (2013-present)
- Palm Beach Symphony Committee Member (2018-present)
- The Frick Collection Young Fellows Benefit Committee member (2022-present)
- Order of Malta Benefit Committee Member (2015-present)
- Germanistic Society of America - Supporter NYC chapter (2022-present)
- French Heritage Society Young Patron (2018-present)
- Penn Club/Columbia Club of NYC
- Princeton Club of NYC
Interests
Film & TV
Music
English Literature
German Literature
Dance (Ballroom Dancing)
Philosophy
Philanthropy
Dogs
Additional Information
Publications:
Barnard Echoes, New York, NY (Barnard Press)
Writer
- Does Philosophy Work? (Fall 2007, page 22)
Downtown Magazine, New York, L.A. & Miami (Book and Periodical Publishing Inc.)
Writer/Editor
- First Shearith Cemetery: Hidden Gem (Summer 2011)
- The Green Team: Green Celebrities in NYC (Summer 2011)
- Edward Mooney House: Hidden Gem (Winter 2011)
- 5 Beekman Place: Hidden Gem (Spring 2011)
- Theatre Alley: Hidden Gem (Summer 2012)
- Liberty Lighting The World: Hidden Gem (Winter 2012)
Herder Verlag Freiburg, Germany
Editor/Translator
- The Early Christian Mosaics of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome by Dr. Gerhard Steigerwald (coming 2023)
Certification
Columbia University Computer Technology Software Development for E-Commerce Certificate
Timeline
Editor/English Translator
Dr. Gerhard Steigerwald; Herder Verlag
2022.01 - Current
Ph.D. - English Literatures And Cultures
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
2018.10 - Current
Master of Arts - English Literatures And Cultures
Eberhard Karls University Tübingen
2016.04 - 2018.07
German Language Teacher
Francisco Cuevas
2012.08 - Current
German Language Teacher
John Freeland
2012.02 - 2014.02
Writer/Editorial Writer
Downtown Magazine
2011.05 - 2017.02
Chair of Junior Committee Board
The New York Center for Children (NYCC)
2010.05 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Columbia University
2006.09 - 2011.02
Columbia University Computer Technology Software Development for E-Commerce Certificate
2005-11