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Christine C. Germann, M.A. chrystalcup@gmail.com | (269) 240-7872 | LinkedIn Profile
EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Master of Global Affairs, Specialization Area: International Education Development May 2020
Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, Concentration: International Development May 2016
Minors: Justice Education & Intercultural Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cultivate Food Rescue South Bend, IN
Associate Director of Planning & Marketing August 2020 – Present
Plan, coordinate, and direct all fundraising including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns
Oversee marketing strategy and the organization’s third-party marketing firm including website design, newsletters, direct mailings, media coverage, and advertising
Serve as the backpack program liaison to 6 school systems and 2 distribution hubs in 3 counties, maintaining communication and fostering relationships with these organizations, including site visits and solicitation of feedback
Retrieve and analyze donor data and giving trends to collaborate with Fund Development Committee
Manage the Customer Relationship Management Software and all donor records
Reconcile monthly financial data between constituent software and accounting software
Direct the fundraising strategy for special events and assists in creating the message
Represent the organization in public appearances and accept speaking engagements
Fostering Resilience Initiative Notre Dame, IN
Graduate Research Assistant January 2020 – May 2020
Compiled and assessed background literature for the organization’s various projects including topic areas of practical measurement guidelines, whole child development, and international education
Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (Saint Mary’s College) Notre Dame, IN
Administrative Assistant June 2017 – July 2018
Supported the U.S. State Department grant-financed student leaders exchange program (SUSI), welcoming 20 women from 5 Middle East and North Africa countries for a 5-week immersion in U.S. culture and women leadership training
Collaborated within the Global Education Department on study abroad programs
Managed Center financial responsibilities including income and expenses for a multi-million-dollar budget
Scheduled, supervised, and trained 9 student workers to support the Center in marketing, administrative duties, and study abroad programming
Provided administrative support to the Graduate Programs of Saint Mary’s College
Organized numerous college-wide events promoting study abroad, intercultural leadership programming, and special internationally-focused celebrations
Maintained accurate information on the CWIL website promoting activities and opportunities within the center
WorldTeach (American Samoa) Pago Pago, American Samoa
Post-Graduation Service Year August 2016 – June 2017
Taught English to 72 level 5 students in the American Samoa public school system, increasing each student’s English proficiency and academic skills for future educational success
Planned lessons and activities for grammar, writing, reading, spelling, music, art, and physical education
Gained TEFL certification and served as an English/Samoan Committee Member
Christ the King Church and School South Bend, IN
Bookkeeper/Enrollment Manager July 1998 – July 2016
Accurately reconciled 5 bank accounts and processed monthly financial reports
Managed entry, tracking, billing and collection of school tuition and after school care program fees
Efficiently and cost-effectively managed purchasing and budget tracking
Collaborated with numerous entities to establish databases for the parish and school communications
Programmed and maintained parish fundraising SCRIP Program
Coordinated with the diocese and prepared all new hire and payroll information
Processed all parish income and expenses
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Notre Dame iLab/Catholic Relief Services Collaborative Research USA, Bangladesh & Uganda
Master’s Program Research June 2019 – August 2019
Developed and performed a research project with a team of 3 fellow masters students to determine how emergency, humanitarian response cash-transfer programs can lead to greater financial inclusion for displaced populations such as refugees and transnational migrants as well as the host communities
Served as the Financial Manager of the research team: budget management, expense oversight, and reporting
Collaborated with the global NGO, Catholic Relief Services’ US headquarters staff, and Bangladesh and Uganda offices
University of Iringa Iringa, Tanzania
CIEE Semester in Tanzania January 2015 – May 2015
Completed courses Managing Community Development Programs, Poverty Analysis for Socio-Economic Development, Contemporary Issues in Education in East Africa, and a Field Research Seminar
Studied and developed beginning proficiency in the Kiswahili language
Assisted in a project to provide new shoes to 100+ orphans at the Upendo Orphanage
Conducted an independent research project on “Cross-Generational Perceptions of Child Marriage in Rural Tanzania” within 3 villages and reported preliminary results to village residents
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Leadership South Bend Mishawaka, South Bend, IN August 2021 – Present
Accepted into the Leadership Signature Class 48 cohort, a 10-month, regional immersion leadership program
Use the servant leadership model to develop community leadership skills, meet and network with like-minded community leaders and build a community improvement project in a team environment
CASA Program of St. Joseph County Volunteer, South Bend, IN September 2020 – Present
Build relationships with and represent the best interests of children who have been removed from the custody of a parent in court proceedings
Monitor case progress by following all child/family indicators and program compliance with the goal of reunification
Family Justice Center SOS Advocate Volunteer, South Bend, IN February 2020 – Present
Assigned shifts on SOS hotline for domestic violence and sexual assault which provides resource information for issues such as safety planning, counseling, protective orders, and legal guidance
Support and advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at the hospital during associated medical exams and crime reporting, and offering Family Justice Center resources
Ten Thousand Villages Volunteer, Granger, IN April 2021 – Present
Provide staffing of a fair-trade, retail operation that supports artisans in 30 low-income countries
LANGUAGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Swahili (Beginner) and French (Intermediate)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Statistical Analysis and GIS (STATA, NVIVO 12, ArcMap GIS, Tableau)
Accounting Software (QuickBooks, ConnectNow)
Social Media and Cloud-based Platforms (Facebook, Blogger, G Suite, Zoom, Neon, MobileCause)
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Outstanding Achievement in Global Studies Award, 2016
Intercultural Studies Award, 2016
Sigma Iota Rho, the National Honors Society for International and Global Studies, 2016
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, 2014 – 2015
o U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship, 2014 – 2015
Golden Key International Honor Society, 2014 – 2016