Tina Marie Serra Joaquim Serra

Proofreader at Freelance – Various

Proofread/edit a wide range of content (academic papers, MA/PhD theses, web copy, marketing materials, resumes); correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting; identify inconsistencies in tone, terminology, and formatting to improve readability and coherence; conduct final quality checks prior to submission/publication; maintain meticulous attention to detail across short- and long-form content.

Voiceover Artist at Freelance – Berlin

Voice various English- and German-language scripts, including for YouTube, social media, animation, and commercials; fully produce audio and network with clients.

Manager of Career Services & International Programs at Bard College Berlin

Plan and implement a new Career Services department and oversee one staff member; offer advisory sessions, informational workshops, and reviews of application materials; added Erasmus+ partnerships with Malmö University, Montpellier University, and University of Bologna; led new student orientation and trained student Orientation Leaders.

Study Abroad & Internships Placement Officer at Bard College Berlin

Expanded the internship program by networking new placements for students; assisted in new student orientation and coordinated summer programming; facilitated both incoming and outgoing international exchanges.

Student Development Specialist at The American University of Afghanistan

Coordinated orientation/placement exams for 90+ incoming freshmen and 700 new/returning students; crisis management and communication with students after an on-campus terror attack; led programs to reintegrate traumatized students; redesign of the University Success course to include practical components for improved study skills.

International Student Experience Coordinator at St Mary’s University, London, UK

Responded to enquiries from prospective/current students, parents, and faculty; promoted, organized, and led student events and initiatives; initiated student services including a tandem language swap, a cultural calendar, student focus groups, and a global peer mentor program.

German Language Lecturer at Khovd University, Mongolia

Developed and implemented courses in German-language speaking/comprehension and student activities; organized regular linguistic and cultural events at Khovd City’s American Cultural Center; presented a paper on linguistic diversity at an international conference; led seminars at the English Teachers’ Symposium.

Student Research Assistant at Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity

Gathered, organized, and presented data in support of researchers across projects on diversity, immigration, multiculturalism, racism, and poverty; coordinated communications for international conferences; office administration including visa/housing information, translations, and project follow-up; edited ethnographic book chapters and journal articles.