Anna-Katharina Rigby

Co-organized the Consulate’s outreach events (e.g. readings, exhibitions) as well as receptions at the Consul General’s residence; Revitalized and managed the Consulate’s social media outreach, increasing the number of Facebook fans by 190% and scoring more than 220,000 post views in the first two months; Composed welcome remarks and speeches for the Consul General and Public Affairs Officer

Planned and coordinated events (e.g. dinners, concerts, receptions) at the Ambassador’s residence; Acted as liaison to the Ambassador in accepting invitations and scheduling the corresponding appointments; Co-organized the “Day of German Unity” celebration with 2800 guests

Coordinated the institute’s participation in President Obama’s Town Hall Meeting in Strasbourg; Hosted ‘Q&A sessions’ for high school students regarding the Presidential Elections of 2008; Organized an information session for young students interested in Summer Schools in the U.S.

Assisted the selection process for the university’s exchange programs and the Fulbright Commission; Composed an extensive guide on financial support for Germans studying in the U.S. and Canada; Participated in the creation of the “My Stay Abroad” photo contest and the organization of the subsequent exhibition and reception

Developed and edited speeches for both formal and informal events; Authored the monthly newsletter providing speech advice and event announcements; Maintained and updated the company’s databases