Timothy Palma

building transformative global learning experiences

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

With over a decade of experience producing impactful international experiences for global learners, Timothy now works as a Program Manager with International Business Seminars, putting to use his skills in event production, tourism & travel management, and cultural & historical education. With a recently finished second Master's in Film Studies, Timothy is also currently publishing academic research on the future of media and its intersection with education and travel. His most recent article "Screenic Tourism" can be found in the The Travel Almanac 20. https://www.travel-almanac.com/collections/magazine-issues/products/tta20-spring-summer-2022

Experience

  • Global Learning Opportunities (Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Remote)
    • Program Manager
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

      • Managing the full life-cycle of academic programs abroad, including RFP, contracting, recruitment, and execution. • Collaborating with university administration and faculty to design diverse academic program offerings, ranging from language immersion to nuclear engineering to Executive MBA courses.

    • Virtual Learning Program Coordinator
      Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Built and hosted virtual tours of Europe for business students during Covid • Adapted historical narrative and content to digital platform • Partnered with local AV producer to create program specific digital content

  • Travel Writer at The Travel Almanac
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Featured writer, covering a range of topics from virtual tourism to film festivals

  • Historical Tour Guide at ToursByLocals
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

  • English Teacher at Lingoda GmbH
    Apr 2013 - Jan 2022 · 8 yrs 10 mos

    Founding teacher, specializing in digital learning strategies and online platforms.

  • Screenplay Intern at StoryFit
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 · 3 mos

    Part of my M.A. in Film and Media studies at Groningen University