Nathan Meuwissen
Summary
Background in operational management, hospitality, and education. Six years of experience working with small businesses helping to scale operations for growth and expansion with collaborative, policy-oriented strategies. Business Co-Founder with success in developing professional networks and cultural programming. Effective communicator, securing 400 census interviews while working in the public sector. Corporate and technical writer with cross-industry specialization. I value intuition, resourcefulness, organization, and adaptability. German B2.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Expat Baleares
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Connected U.S. expats in Europe with language exchange and employment resources
- Established partnerships with venues to host classes, competitions, and cultural events
- Increased new recruitments by promoting membership incentives and group discounts
- Drafted itineraries, made travel arrangements, and guided tour groups within Europe
Director of Operations
Amanda Gagnon Dog Training
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Onboarded and managed a large team of instructional and administrative employees
- Negotiated relationships with local veterinarian offices and wholesale pet suppliers
- Restored revenue fallout from Covid-19 through hybrid/remote training and cost reduction
- Boosted client enrollment numbers through new course offerings and community networking
- Maintained meticulous evaluation records and regularly updated Standard Operating Procedures
- Spearheaded a philanthropic outreach program to provide free dog training to humane societies
Field Enumerator – Navajo Nation
US Dept Of Commerce–Census Bureau
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Collected demographic information and other statistical data through field surveys and interviews
- Facilitated community courses on social benefits, registering to vote, and writing to elected officials
- Distributed PPE to far-reaching communities and assisted with mobile Covid-19 testing
English/EFL Instructor
Sprachschule Lingua Frankfurt
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Improved international students' language skills through interactive activities and multimedia resources
- Fostered collaborative learning through class discussion, group projects, and theatrical scene study
- Developed lesson plans designed to address unique goals, and evaluate academic and social growth
- Prepared students for standardized testing (SAT, ACT, AP), college essays, and applying for employment
- Encouraged independent thinking while maintaining decorum and productive behavior standards
Event Specialist
The Great Escape Room
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Organized the logistics and guest experience of all private parties and team-building events
- Provided enthusiastic concierge-style hospitality, with a focus on resolution and retention
- Created themed decoration proofs, narratives, scripts, and escape-centered storyboards
- Supervised catering duties and food handling to ensure OSHA and food safety compliance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2017
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Copyediting/proofreading
- Google Workspace
- Management
- Typing (105wpm)
- Technical Writing
- Customer Service
- Public Engagement
- Empathy
- Critical Thinking
- Data & Analytics
Certification
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) , International TEFL Academy, renewed 2024
Full Studio Certificate – Theater Arts , American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 2016
Food Handling , FL State Dept of Health, 2016
Timeline
Program Director
Expat Baleares
04.2022 - 11.2023
Director of Operations
Amanda Gagnon Dog Training
03.2021 - 02.2022
Field Enumerator – Navajo Nation
US Dept Of Commerce–Census Bureau
02.2020 - 12.2020
English/EFL Instructor
Sprachschule Lingua Frankfurt
06.2017 - 12.2019
Event Specialist
The Great Escape Room
07.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of South Florida
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) , International TEFL Academy, renewed 2024
Full Studio Certificate – Theater Arts , American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 2016
Food Handling , FL State Dept of Health, 2016
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