Charles Whitmer

I currently work as an independent English language, communication and presentation trainer/consultant. My specialties include language editing and proofreading of academic papers and other English-language documents, high-level English training and determining the precise words and phrases to communicate the intended message effectively.

Served as Area Governor for eastern Germany for two years supervising, supporting and overseeing growth in the English and German-language clubs in the area. Organized quarterly bi-lingual speech contests and leadership training sessions for 25-50 people. Also served on the District 59 executive board developing annual budgets of over $100,000 and conducting other oversight and support functions for more than 150 Toastmasters clubs in continental Europe. Co-founder of both Leipzig and Halle Toastmasters.

I taught classes at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg for the Anglistik and Amerikanistik (American and British Studies) Sprachwissenschaft Facultat on US Politics, US Media, Current Events, and advanced English conversation courses for academic settings and PhD students..

Developed news stories/press releases, identified and contacted appropriate media outlets to promote the activities and accomplishments of the EEOC, the U.S. Federal agency responsible for preventing employment discrimination. Produced promotional materials for outreach programs developed specifically for target audiences. Helped coordinate marketing and promotion for regional (states of CA, OR, AK, ID and WA) employment discrimination avoidance best practices seminar

Led state-wide voter registration efforts for HeadCount, an organization targeting unregistered voters at live music events. Responsibilities included independent coordination with performance venues, artist management and volunteer staffers, contacting media outlets and election officials, producing promotional materials and ensuring organizational compliance with state and federal election laws.

Political Communications / Interdisciplinary International Studies and Human Rights