Sonia Bierbrauer
Córdoba
Summary
- Forward-thinking professional with more than 10 years of experience working for higher education institutions in international cooperation projects. Trained in the area of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition with extensive knowledge in the management of intercultural, international cooperation projects and public policies associated with higher education.
- Bilingual Technical Consultant.
- Competent Technical Consultant offering wealth of experience in international project management. Over 10 year background in international.
- Versatile Technical Director versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing more than 10 years of experience and expertise in international projects.
- Experienced Technical Director successful at coordinating department activities in support of researchers and professors team success.
- Dedicated Technical Consultant adept at cultivating long-term partnerships with lucrative clients. Knowledgeable in server hardware and components configurations. Successful career history comprising more than 10 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Technical Manager
Research Office - Faculty of Social Sciences - UNC
Córdoba
05.2021 - Current
- Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance.
- Determined design philosophies and maintained knowledge on latest trends with careful research.
- Organized and monitored technical activity for research projects and complied with objectives.
International Projects Technical Assistant
International Relations Office - Faculty of Social Sciences - UNC
Córdoba
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Offered friendly and efficient service to researchers and professors, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Served researchers and professors and followed outlined steps of service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Executive Director
UNC - Spanish and Latin American Culture Program
Córdoba
02.2008 - 11.2019
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Spearheaded matrix organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to enhance processes, maintain quality and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
- Mentored diverse student population to promote cultural diversity for ethnic and racial groups, disabled and LGTB community.
Deputy Executive Secretary
ELSE Interuniversity Consortium - Argentine Ministries of Education and of Foreign Affairs
Córdoba
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - University of São Paulo
São Paulo
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Spanish as a Foreign Language Area Coordinator
UNC - School of Languages
Córdoba
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Visiting Lecturer
Latin American Studies Department - Leiden University
Leiden
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase GPAs.
Visiting Professor
Spanish and Portuguese Department - University of Texas
Austin, TX
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Led large collaborations, consortiums, centers and other programs related to department mission.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Education
Master Degree - Second Language Adquisition
Nebrija University
Madrid, Spain03.2003
Graduated in Spanish Language And Literature - Applied Linguistics
Faculty of Language, UNC
Córdoba, Argentina03.1998
Skills
- Technology planning
- Network configuration
- Helpdesk administration
- User training
- Strategic planning
- Interdepartmental contact
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Assistant Technical Manager
Research Office - Faculty of Social Sciences - UNC
05.2021 - Current
International Projects Technical Assistant
International Relations Office - Faculty of Social Sciences - UNC
12.2019 - 04.2021
Visiting Assistant Professor
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - University of São Paulo
03.2012 - 04.2012
Deputy Executive Secretary
ELSE Interuniversity Consortium - Argentine Ministries of Education and of Foreign Affairs
08.2010 - 08.2014
Executive Director
UNC - Spanish and Latin American Culture Program
02.2008 - 11.2019
Visiting Lecturer
Latin American Studies Department - Leiden University
09.2005 - 12.2005
Spanish as a Foreign Language Area Coordinator
UNC - School of Languages
03.2005 - 12.2008
Visiting Professor
Spanish and Portuguese Department - University of Texas
01.2005 - 05.2005
Master Degree - Second Language Adquisition
Nebrija University
Graduated in Spanish Language And Literature - Applied Linguistics
Faculty of Language, UNC