Luke Boardman
Inhaber, Co-founder, Boardman & Williams GbR
Ulm, Germany
Timeline
Professional experience for Luke Boardman
Current 7 years, since Nov 2016
Co-founder
Boardman & Williams GbR
I have recently co-founded a language services partnership, Boardman & Williams GbR, (Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts) along with Christopher Williams.
Current 7 years and 7 months, since Apr 2016
English Lecturer
Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education
I teach General and Business English at the B1 level to students in the hotel and gastronomy management program at the Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education
Current 9 years and 8 months, since Mar 2014
Presenter and Translator
Techniker Krankenkasse
Converted the TK health insurance company’s PowerPoint sales presentation from German to English. Delivered the sales presentation to international exchange students at universities across Southwest Germany
Current 9 years and 8 months, since Mar 2014
English Lecturer
Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
I have taught Business English at the B2 Level to students in the corporate communications, industrial engineering, automotive engineering, and business administration programs. I honed my delivery and teaching style under the guidance of experienced English department faculty members Dr. Eric Koenig, John Halton, M.Sc, and Bodo Mahnke, M.A.
Current 9 years and 9 months, since Feb 2014
English Trainer
O'CONNOR Language & Communication for Business
At O'Connor I teach Business and Technical English at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. I also evaluate students and develop highly-customized curriculum material relevant to individual customers’ needs. This includes teaching specialized English skill sets to students across a broad range of industries and job titles, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, marketing, HR, and executive management, just to name a few.
Translated work instructions, forms, and manuals, as well as the internal newsletter from German to English. Subcontracted work to other translators within my profession circle when appropriate to best meet LENSER’s language-to-language needs.
Current 10 years and 9 months, since Feb 2013
English Trainer
Berlitz
Worked on location at corporate campuses to improve the English-language fluency of key personnel. Taught Business and Technical English to augment the skillsets of company executives as well as job-seekers sent to Berlitz by the state unemployment office for professional retraining.
4 years and 6 months, Oct 2014 - Mar 2019
English Lecturer
University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten
I taught General, Engineering, and Business English from the B1 to the C1 level at the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten, predominantly to mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineering students.
4 years and 1 month, Oct 2014 - Oct 2018
English Lecturer
Ulm University of Applied Sciences
I taught General and Business English from the B1 to the C1 level at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences, predominantly to mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineering students. In addition to developing my own curriculum, I was also responsible for formulating, proctoring, correcting, and grading the final exams.
1 year and 5 months, Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
Staff Writer
CAVE Magazine
Wrote about a wide range of topics, from tech reviews to relationship advice. Interviewed a variety of personalities, including a stem cell biomedical researcher, internet sensation Maddox, and comedian Greg Proops of "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" renown.
2 months, Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Research Intern
Deutscher Bundestag (Ausschuss fuer Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit)
I researched topics pertinent to upcoming votes and foreign delegations, wrote reports based upon my research, and presented these to the committee chairwoman, Frau Bulling-Schroeter
2 months, Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Intern
Zentrum fuer Erneuerbare Energien (Centre for Renewable Energy)
Edited/proof-read/rewrote the Centre for Renewable Energy’s English-language website. Worked as advisor to Dr. Adler for website design, graphics, pamphlets, and brochures.
3 months, Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Advertising and Social Media Consultant
The New Oak Forest Restaurant
Opened accounts on Yelp, Gowalla, Google Places, and Foursquare to boost the restaurant’s online presence. Increased guest interaction with the restaurant’s Facebook page by 1675%. Designed online promotions and coupons, as well as menus, brochures, and door hangers. Went door-to-door handing out flyers and asking for guest feedback. Scheduled musicians to perform, orchestrated promotional evenings, and started special relationships with local churches, businesses, and organizations.
9 months, Sep 2010 - May 2011
Staff Writer
Her Campus Media
Brought a male perspective to the University of Texas chapter of this online women's magazine. Interviewed college professors, local bands, and medical doctors. Revealed the prevalence of stimulant abuse on campus, shared my experience and explored the impetus behind a UT school shooting that occurred while I was on campus, and wrote about the growing influence of technology on modern life. Participated in magazine fundraising and publicity events.
5 months, Jan 2010 - May 2010
Staff Writer
McMurry Tribe Tribune
Worked as a paid staff writer under editor Gary Ellison, covering campus events and researching stories important to the McMurry University campus body.
Educational background for Luke Boardman
1 year, Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Study Abroad
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Used ArcGIS, a mapping and spatial analysis computer program, to map impact craters on the surface of Mars using new, high-resolution satellite imagery. Did English-language editing, website design, and consultation for a group of graphic artists at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
4 years and 5 months, Jan 2009 - May 2013
International Relations and Global Studies
University of Texas at Austin
European Studies
Languages
English
First language
German
Fluent
Latin
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