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Isabelle Bertges

New York

Summary

Recently graduated with a major in Conflict Studies, prepared and motivated to work in the social services field with a passion for human rights. Dual citizen (Germany, USA), fluent in German and English, proficient in French. Experience working in arts, culture, and education, as well as in managing/assistant positions. Engaged internationally as a women's rights activist, addressing topics such as gender equality and the abolition of gender-based violence.

Extensive experience working with refugees in Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, providing education, childcare, food, shelter, transportation, and facilitating projects. More information at: www.isabellebertges.com

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant

BETTY Band
10.2019 - Current
  • Part-time/Hourly assistant to the feminist, over 35 + years existing NYC-based Girl Band “BETTY”. The band contributes to empowering women and girls globally through their music initiatives.
  • Administrative Duties
  • Organized Appointments for the band that include interviews, gigs and travel
  • Social Media outreach and marketing
  • Facilitated communications (Telephone, Zoom, Email)
  • Present at performances

Library Assistant

The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Library Assistant for one academic year
  • Handled various administrative tasks
  • Conducted the check-in and check-out process of books and materials at the library's circulation desk
  • Informed visitors about the usage of reference sources, catalogs, and automated information systems
  • Managed the lending desk for magazines and books to members
  • Answered questions from students and faculty and assisted them in finding desired materials
  • Demonstrated a good understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.

Volunteer Staff

Transit Center Przemysl and Refugee Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Volunteer in Lviv (Ukraine), Przemyśl, Warsaw (Poland)
  • Teaching beginner-level English
  • Teaching beginner-level German
  • Facilitating the transportation of fleeing individuals from Ukraine to Poland
  • Working night shifts in the mother and child room
  • Coordinating accommodation and travel to other European countries
  • Advocating for LGBTQ+ rights both at the train station and in the city center.

Volunteer Staff

Refugee Help Network Bochum
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed daily activities of the residents in the accommodation
  • Coordinated direct support for refugees
  • Worked with individuals to improve life decisions and maximize the benefits of available resources
  • Offered friendly and efficient assistance, effortlessly handling difficult situations
  • Provided childcare services
  • Created a performance-based art and housing project and conducted a presentation at the end of the 6-month project.

Volunteer

Urban Outreach Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Food and Personal Care Products distribution
  • Setting up food distribution space

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Conflict Studies

Antioch University
Online
08.2023

Associate of Arts - Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY
03.2020

Skills

  • Communication and Writing Skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Accurate maintenance and processing of Databases
  • Handling inquiries via calls, mail, and emails
  • General administrative assistance
  • Processing payments
  • Paying bills
  • Creating bills
  • Proficient in audio and video editing
  • Web Design and Social Media Management
  • Social media platform management
  • Virtual and physical workspace organization
  • Reliable deadline management
  • Planning and managing large-scale events
  • Google tools (Workspace, Calendar, Docs Sheets, Slack, Drive, Slide, Meet)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Apple products and software (Pages)
  • Self-initiative
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Responsible leadership
  • Team player with loyalty
  • Proactivity and Solution-Oriented
  • Decisively proactive
  • Composure in challenging Environments
  • Ability to adapt culturally
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Objectivity in decision-making and Judgment

Timeline

Volunteer

Urban Outreach Center
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer Staff

Transit Center Przemysl and Refugee Center
07.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant

BETTY Band
10.2019 - Current

Library Assistant

The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts
01.2019 - 09.2019

Volunteer Staff

Refugee Help Network Bochum
05.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Conflict Studies

Antioch University

Associate of Arts - Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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