Jennifer McKinney

*Open to a career change in the Wiesbaden, Mainz, Frankfurt am Main area.

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

About

I am a skilled communicator and strategic thinker looking to launch my corporate career and bring fresh perspective, dedicated energy, and advanced training to a dynamic team. Having recently completed my Master of Arts in Communication Studies with a focus on Leadership Communication, I have spent the last several months intensively upskilling in modern project management, digital tools, and business strategy to ensure I can hit the ground running. My academic and practical focus centers on how organizations navigate change, manage internal communication, and facilitate collaboration. I excel at taking complex information and translating it into clear, organized, and actionable steps—whether that means supporting a project rollout, coordinating internal teams, or drafting clear corporate communications. Key Skills & Areas of Focus: Strategic Communication: Crafting clear, impactful messaging for diverse audiences and supporting internal corporate alignment. Project & Process Support: Applying structured methodologies to keep initiatives on track, organized, and aligned with organizational goals. Facilitation & Collaboration: Bridging gaps between different stakeholders and creating smooth, collaborative workflows. Multilingual Adaptation: Eager to contribute to international environments, leveraging native English, intermediate German (B1/B2), and foundational Spanish. I am highly adaptable, an analytical problem-solver, and a continuous learner who thrives when given a challenge. I am actively seeking an entry-level professional role, fellowship, or corporate graduate track where I can apply my skills, learn from established professionals, and make an immediate, positive impact on day-to-day operations. I am open to connecting with professionals, mentors, and hiring teams—let's connect!

Experience

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    May 2007 - Apr 2026 · 19 yrs

    • Based in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom • Preformed multiple volunteer roles during this time-period

  • English Second Language Instructor- Volunteer Basis at My Place English Learning
    May 2021 - Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Delivered English instruction to non-native English-speaking children and teens within support of their in-school instruction, focusing on grammar and the psychological aspects of confidencebuilding within language. • Acted as a bridge between the director and parents to ensure operational success and foster the success of the children.

  • Business English Lecturer (Limited Contract) at University of Applied Science Koblenz
    Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 · 4 mos

    • Guided non-native English-speaking Business and Economics students through the process of corporate correspondence and technical report writing in Business English. • Fostered an environment of clarity and confidence through comprehensive modules while ensuring the students understood standards and corporate expectations.

  • Intern- Wahlkreis Büro, Dr. Anna Köbberling at Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD)
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

    • Performed a deep-dive social media analysis to identify misinformation and analyze political rhetoric and its implications; synthesized these findings into a comprehensive fact-based report providing insight for campaign strategy support. • Coordinated high-profile public events for the candidate during the City and EU elections while managing constituent relations to ensure effective feedback loops between leadership and the community.

  • Car Salesperson at Saturn of El Paso
    Mar 2007 - Aug 2007 · 6 mos