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Eileen C. O’Brien
25 Candleridge Circle
Litchfield, NH 03052-2824
Tel. 603.673.3266
e-mail: [email protected]
EXPERIENCE:
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Deutschstunde Tutoring & Translating
October 2005-present
Amherst, NH
One-on-one German-language tutoring to students and adults as well as test preparation and writing seminars. Freelance
translating from German to English also available as well as concierge services (booking concert tickets, hotels, trains, etc.)
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Deutschstunde Tutoring & Translating
September 2001-October 2005
Charlevoix, MI
See job description above, in New Hampshire.
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Deutschstunde Tutoring & Translating
April 1997-June 2001
Dreieich, Germany
Provided German-language instruction to military members in the Frankfurt community as well as English-language tutoring to
German nationals in the greater Frankfurt area. Freelance translation from German to English also provided, as well as various
concierge services (travel arrangements, tickets, train transport, etc.)
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Assistant Bookkeeper, Heidelberg Thrift Shop
April 1994-March 1997
Heidelberg, Germany
Aided the full-time bookkeeper at an Army community resale shop. Recorded daily sales; disbursed consignment checks; took
inventory of consigned goods; managed cash register as needed; managed office, performing administrative duties (phones,
filing, etc.) as needed; registering of consigned items in main inventory log.
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Deutschstunde Tutoring & Translating
September 1992-March 1994
Augsburg, Germany
See job description above, in Dreieich, Germany.
$
Administrative Assistant/Translator
January 1991-August 1992
Munich, Germany
Reported directly to the Commander, US Army Health Clinic-Munich, who was also a practicing physician. Kept commander’s
appointment calendar, both military and medical; made other medical appointment as needed; usual office duties (phones, typing,
filing); translation of German-language medical records into English for resident clinic physicians; referred patients to local
national specialists in the Munich area; acted as Health Benefits Advisor for Munich Military Community; assisted in the closure
of the Munich Military Community in 1992.
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Freelance Translator
May 1986-December 1990
Munich, Germany
Worked in many areas of translation: medical, technical, financial, and academic. Consulted at Bavaria Film Studios on various
dubbing projects from English to German. At Bavarian State Theatre, assisted two directors during stage productions.
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Army Officer
April 1982-August 1985
Stuttgart, Germany
After receiving a direct commission, proceeded with Officer Basic training and Counterintelligence Specialty training at Fort
Huachuca, AZ. Transferred to HQ, VII Corps in Stuttgart, working as tactical intelligence officer. Translated various German
military documents for Deputy Commander, VII Corps. Performed liaison work with local German Army (Bundeswehr) units.
Served as platoon leader of signal security platoon, whose mission was to infiltrate VII Corps units and disable communications
equipment. As counterintelligence agent, performed background investigations on service members requiring security
clearances; took part in NATO exercises, impersonating German nationals as ordered. Held security briefings for military
personnel on an as-needed basis. Other classified duties as assigned.
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Admin/Executive Assistant/Translator
July 1976-March 1982
Heidelberg, Germany
Worked in various offices throughout the 7th Medical Command in Heidelberg, for various Field Grade officers, usually the rank
of lieutenant colonel or colonel. Maintained various appointment calendars; usual office duties (typing, filing, telephones);
translated military medical documents from German to English; assisted in setting up medical conferences in Garmisch,
Germany; greeted international military guests, arranged for their billeting and travel through the 7th MEDCOM. Maintained
social calendar for Commander, 7th MEDCOM, during his aide’s absence. Prepared German-language presentations for
Commander, Operations, for a German military conference. Worked with a medical research unit, translated various
psychological documents from German to English; travel and billeting arrangements for office personnel; accompanied
researchers on several field trips to interpret; consolidated all travel documents for reimbursement; transcription of field notes
(Dictaphone).
EDUCATION:
M.A., International Relations 1977 from Boston University Overseas Campus
B.A., German Language & Literature from Schiller International University, Heidelberg, GE