Pauline Ackermann
San Diego,CA
Summary
- Well organized and detail-oriented with flexibility and ability to effectively balance the handling of multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-moving team environment.
- Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
- DoD Secret security clearance; Travel well.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute teacher/Instructional Aid
San Marcos/Carlsbad School District
Carlsbad, CA
2019 - 01.2025
- Drive technology improvement initiatives forward in terms of learning systems.
- Provide comprehensive consultation to students and parents, offering tailored academic pathways with a focus on higher education.
- Design personalized curriculum plans based on individual student needs and aspirations.
- Assisted in administrative tasks related to classroom management and organization.
Assistant Project Manager
ARS Cryogenic Equipment & Services
Macungie, PA
01.2017 - 2018
- Supporting Engineering and Technology VP.
- Assist in the analysis of suppliers’ proposals, and support Procurement negotiations.
- Translate engineering drawings to meet customer technical inquiries for customization.
- Assess and manage suppliers’ product and service cost, schedule, risk, quality, and technical performance. Create cost-vs-risk assessments.
- Track and monitor technical, contract, and cost performance to ensure requirements and budgets are being met.
- Cooperation with R&D and Product Management departments to promote the implementation of ideas into new products/services.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Teaching Assistant
Technology Career Institute
2009 - 2010
- Prepare and present in class instruction Engineering technician Program.
- Ensure future technology that meets the needs of the adult learner and that encourages knowledge transfer, connection, and engagement.
- Managing classroom on Video Teleconferencing (VTC), Teams and other IT support.
- Expert at the application of electronic theory to test, troubleshoot, determine solutions.
- Performs a variety of highly complex technical tasks which include digital, analog and Radio Frequency technology, software update.
- Inspect/verify materials and parts to ensure proper identification, segregation and quality status.
- Administer and coordinate planning, scheduling and executing scientific program initiatives.
Administration Assistant
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA
01.2004 - 2008
- Oversee educational operations and programs in 10 international campuses programs including London, Italy, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
- Provide administrative support to the Vice President of School of Business.
- Prepare correspondence & scheduling assistance. Anticipate needs and troubleshoot and manage complex travel itineraries.
- Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
- Promptly resolve schedule or cost issues. Ensure expenses do not exceed budget.
- Establish metrics and ROI criteria to measure outcomes.
Project Manager & Trainer
SIEMENS, AG
Bejing, PRC
01.2000 - 2003
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and identify calibration and equipment problems;
- Identify problems, identify solutions and effectively implement corrective action.
- Validate test design and execution including customizing system configurations to meet individual customer needs.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation for stakeholder visibility.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration to drive project timelines and deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
California State University
San Marcos, CAAssociate Degrees - Biotech and Applied Physics
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CABusiness Management - undefined
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CAProject Management -
University of Redlands
Redlands, CASkills
- Applied physicist with 10 years' experience in administrative assistant
- Excellent communicator, efficient in computer applications, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, peers, government, and other industry personnel in a proficient, courteous, discrete and professional manner
- Well organized and detail-oriented with flexibility and ability to effectively balance the handling of multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-moving team environment
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and act in a professional manner
- Wide range of technical knowledge
- The ability to successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- DoD Secret security clearance; Travel well
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
ARS Cryogenic Equipment & Services
01.2017 - 2018
Administration Assistant
Gemological Institute of America
01.2004 - 2008
Project Manager & Trainer
SIEMENS, AG
01.2000 - 2003
Associate Degrees - Biotech and Applied Physics
MiraCosta College
Business Management - undefined
Gemological Institute of America
Substitute teacher/Instructional Aid
San Marcos/Carlsbad School District
2019 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Technology Career Institute
2009 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
California State University
Project Management -
University of Redlands