Valerie Senger
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated Master of Arts graduate from the Center for Latin American Studies at Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, with a strong passion for cultural diplomacy. Accomplished researcher specializing in History, Culture, and Society, holding dual Certificates in the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies, as well as Refugees, Migration, and Humanitarian Emergencies. Proficient in Portuguese, Spanish, and French, with intermediate-level proficiency in Russian and Galician. Well-traveled, providing a solid foundation for contributing to government and public service through cultural exchange and international relations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Intern
Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the Foreign Service Institute to "modernize" Portuguese language training material for U.S Diplomats and their families.
- Identified areas of opportunity to bring more relevance to the training material.
- Elevated cultural understanding of Brazilian Portuguese traditions.
The White House Internship Program
The White House
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced public facing events by organizing logistics, staffing, security processing of VIPS and visitors.
- Responsible for helping organize the annual Fall Garden Tours logistics.
- Provided support in the coordination of VIP tours of the White House Complex with exceptional hospitality, customer service and language skills when needed.
- Translator for VIP visitors in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.
- Responded to email inquiries from congressional parties and members of the public.
- Managed intake, vetting and official invitations of the White House Holiday Decoration volunteer's applications.
- Provided logistical support for various State functions, including the French President State Arrival under the Biden-Harris Administration.
Consumer Research Study Intern
Insight Evolution LLC
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported principal researcher in-home ethnographic research to explore lifestyle changes during COVID-19.
- Primary interpreter and transcriber of Spanish and Portuguese to English when observing and interviewing participants.
- Managed study schedules and appointments with main stakeholders.
Trilingual VIP Tour Guide and Tour Operator
MIMO Trips
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Established schedule for Disney World VIP guests ensuring client expectations were met.
- Translator for VIP visitors in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.
- Organized activities in efficient manner to exceed guest expectations.
Qualitative Consumer Research Translator
Insight Evolution LLC
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Primary data translator and interpreter for Spanish and Portuguese to English study communications.
- Provided contextual and cultural translation of study participants' quotes and attitudinal beliefs.
Education
M.A. Latin American Studies -
Georgetown University At Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Washington12.2023
School of Russian, Russian Immersion Program -
Middlebury Language Schools
Middlebury, VTComplutense University of Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain B.A. World Languages And Cultures (translator Track in Spanish And French), B.A. International Studies -
Stetson University
DeLand, FL05.2020
Associates of Arts Degree -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2017
International Baccalaureate Program -
Windermere Preparatory School
Windermere, FL05.2015
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving and Facilitating
- Organization
- Community Engagement
- VIP Event Planning and Tours
- Social - Community Public Service
- Educational Tutoring
Leadership Experience
- Community Engagement leader of Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA), 2022
- Led fundraising events for GWIA at Georgetown University
- Organized cultural and performing arts events at Stetson University
- Member of National Honor Society of Leadership and Success since 2017
- Teaching Assistant (Portuguese Language) at Stetson University, 2018
- Spanish and Portuguese tutor at Stetson University, 2018 - 2019
- Organized and led International Club Meetings at WPS High School and Stetson University
Volunteering & Community Service
- Washington English Center, Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022, Weekly English tutoring and mentoring for migrants and refugees in the D.C. area
- Monasterio de Monserrat, Madrid, Spain - Senior Living, Sept. - Dec. 2019, Alzheimer Senior Care Assistant
- Brookdale Senior Living, Mar. - May 2019, Bilingual Care Assistant and Event Organizer for the Senior Community
Publications
Senger, Valerie, and Jacob P. Basseches. Russian Influence in Latin America: Measuring Digital Latin American Public Opinion. Stop Fake, 2023.
Senger, Valerie, and Jacob P. Basseches. Russian Influence in Latin America: Measuring Digital Latin American Public Opinion. Georgetown University, Washington DC, 2023.
Professional Conferences
Seminario Desinfo, Spanish Embassy and Complutense University at Georgetown University, Washington DC, October, 2023, Moderator for lead speaker.
Insight Evolution, New York, Spanish Moderator for Fortune 100 company.
Languages
English (Native)
Portuguese (Heritage)
Spanish (Translator)
French (Translator)
Galician (Intermediate)
Russian (Intermediate)
Timeline
Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Intern
Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State
09.2022 - 05.2023
The White House Internship Program
The White House
09.2022 - 12.2022
Consumer Research Study Intern
Insight Evolution LLC
01.2020 - 08.2021
Trilingual VIP Tour Guide and Tour Operator
MIMO Trips
05.2019 - 03.2020
Qualitative Consumer Research Translator
Insight Evolution LLC
05.2015 - 08.2019
M.A. Latin American Studies -
Georgetown University At Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
School of Russian, Russian Immersion Program -
Middlebury Language Schools
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
B.A. World Languages And Cultures (translator Track in Spanish And French), B.A. International Studies -
Stetson University
Associates of Arts Degree -
Valencia College
International Baccalaureate Program -
Windermere Preparatory School
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