Marc

L. Ahlers

E: S519562@mail.nwmissouri.edu/marc.lukas.ahlers@gmail.com W: www.marclukasahlers.wix.com/eportfolio

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Business Management and International Business
Aug 2016
Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), Maryville, Missouri, USA Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Management and Administration



Dec 2013
Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA



Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0

High School Diploma: Abitur






June 2013
Nicolaus-Cusanus-Gymansium,Bergisch Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Overall GPA: 1.3/1.0
Academic Study Abroad







Aug 2010-Feb 2011
Grafton High School, Yorktown, Virginia, USA





Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0

RELATED WORK AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Peer Mentor, Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA




Jan 2015-Present
Oversee students growth for development by serving as a communication link between faculty and student to facilitate
learning experiences in and out of class events
Aid 30 students in their first year of college and help them adjust by being a positive role model and advisor
Foster student exploration of campus organizations and the development of leadership skills
Advise individual students from a variety of cultural backgrounds during personal appointments to support and foster
development in mentee to build self-esteem and self-confidence by using word of encouragement
Communicate students concerns, doubts, and problems to his or her advisor and faculty and seek solutions to ensure a
positive resolution
Coordinate and construct classroom presentations with faculty instructor to strengthen students campus involvement and
coach students to achieve their full potential
Promote on campus resources by directing and recommending students to a department to cultivate the students existing
interests
Student Ambassador, Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA




Jan 2015-Present
Promote Northwest as an institution while providing a unique experience for prospective students at all times
Communicate effectively with prospective students, parents, employers, counselors, and university workforce in person, on
phone, and in writing on a daily basis
Lead campus tours for prospective students by helping them get familiar with the campus, departments, services,
resources, and facilities they will have access to as a student at Northwest
Assign student ambassadors to their specific tasks in hosting annual events for up to 1000 students
Assist and collaborate with admissions staff regarding various clerical/administrative assignments
Process, update, and organize confidential application materials
Manage student ambassador event days including recruitment, scheduling, and supervision
Tailor campus tours, student panels, and discussions to meet informational needs of prospective students and families
Develop in-depth knowledge of all aspects of college life, including academics, campus life, athletic programs, and all
facilities
Tennis Coach, multiple tennis clubs and wellness hotels in Germany


(seasonal) May 2011-Present
Interact with the sports administrator in order to arrange tennis competitions
Supervise training by prioritizing drill activities of the tennis players and enhance the athletes health and fitness in order to
ensure that they remain in their best forms throughout the year
Inspire young students to play tennis and identify talented players among them to assemble future training programs
Hire certified athletes by profession in coordination with the admittance office in order to assist or aid the contending
tennis players

 Educate and coach potential players and their parents on financial aid opportunities depending on their academic as well as
athletic performance, so that their continuous personal development is promoted and ensured
Train and guide players towards an enhanced contending attitude that helps them to stay motivated and continuously
improve their game
Mediate with the players differences in age and social as well as economic backgrounds to settle them by scheduling
appropriate practice sessions
Intern, CBH Rechtsanwaelte, Cologne, Germany




June 2015-Aug 2015
Constructed, assessed, and revised strategic priorities, including corporate and finance, intellectual property and media,
construction and real estate, personal and social services as well as management and economics
Presented the gathered background information on each case to coworkers verbally as well as in writing
Monitored a number of personal and corporate legal cases for daily review, while reporting to management
Interacted with clients and co-workers to clarify and prioritize researched information as well as schedule weekly
appointments
Coordinated and guided other interns during case work by adjusting their task sheets

Evaluated client communications and potential internal deficiencies to foster organizational development

LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES

Northwest, Maryville, Missouri

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Associations (MIAA), Conference Champion (seasonal) May 2014-May 2015
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Associations (MIAA), Regular Season Champion (seasonal) May 2014-May 2015
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Central Regional Champion (seasonal) May 2014-May 2015
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divison II Tennis Championships Quarters
(seasonal) May 2014
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divison II Tennis Championships Round of 16
(seasonal) May 2015
ScholarCon 2015, Orlando, Florida, USA
Northwest Ambassador/Representative at leadership conference, designed for high achieving college students that excel in
their scholastic attainments as well as efforts to take an interest in ones fellow beings by showing courage, respect, and
unselfishness. The trip was funded by Northwest and SocialDrive.
24 June 2015-30 June 2015

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA







The International Student Organization





Feb 2014-Present
The Honors Program








Aug 2014-Present
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)



Aug 2014-Present
The English Honor Society







Jan 2015-Present
Student Senate




Apr 2015-Present
Honors Student Association (HSA)






August 2015-Present
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee







Jan-May 2014

Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA







Student tutor for the German language





Aug-Dec 2013

Nicolaus-Cusanus-Gymanisum, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany





Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Class President




Aug 2011-May 2013
Student government






Aug 2011-May 2013
Mens volleyball, tennis, and handball team Aug 2011-May 2013
Volunteer Activities
English research course that dealt with Australia and New Zealand
Aug 2011-May 2012
Student tutor in English, Latin, French, German, and Mathematics
Aug 2011-May 2013

Grafton-High School, Yorktown, Virginia, USA
Mens swimming and tennis team

Aug 2010-Feb 2011

 The French Honor Society

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

AWARDS/HONORS

Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA

Presidential Honor Roll (Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0)



(trimester) 2014-2015
Carolyn Houts International Student Scholarship






Oct 2014
Academic Excellence Scholarship
(trimester) 2014-2015
Tower Scholarship

(trimester) 2014-2015
International Achievement Scholarship

(trimester) 2014-2015
Northwest Scholar Athlete (overall GPA: 4.0/4.0), among top 1.5% of all Northwest athletes

Feb 2015
Certified CRLA International Tutor





Jan 2015
Awarded tennis racket and clothing sponsorship with Yonex GmbH Germany because of excellent athletic achievements in
Germany; champion of several national, regional, and district tennis tournaments (seasonal) June 2014-Present

Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA






Aug 2013-Dec 2013
Deans List (Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0)

SKILLS
Xpert European Computer Passport, Dortmund, Germany (91/100 points)
Basic Certificate








June 2007
Word








Nov 2007
PowerPoint









May 2008
Excel, Spreadsheet analysis








Nov 2008
Languages
German-native
English
o First Certificate in English (FCE), ESOL Examination, University of Cambridge (Grade B/A)
June 2011
o Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), ESOL Examination, University of Cambridge (Grade C/A) June 2012
o Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL), Germany (103/120 points)


Jan 2013
French
o Diplme Approfondi de Langue Franaise (DALF), Diploma in Advanced French Language Studies June 2013
Latin
o Latinum (advanced Latin Certificate)






June 2013
Tennis Coaching License, C-Trainer, Cologne, Germany






Oct 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Newspaper Carrier, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Handball Referee, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Baker, Caf Pieper, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

2006-2010


2009-2013
May 2010-May 2013