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Natalie Antonik

Palatine

Summary

Detail-oriented with expertise in document adjudication, fraud detection, and public service. Strong background in government operations, policy research, and cultural diplomacy. Adept at managing high workloads, training staff, and leading outreach initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Passport Specialist

Department of State
11.2022 - Current
  • Adjudicates passport applications with close detail by interpreting federal laws and utilizing fraud detection techniques, while also exceeding hourly production quotas.
  • Interacts directly with the public on a regular basis to assist those with urgent travel and exigent circumstances.
  • Trains new specialists, providing feedback and guidance on adjudication processes.
  • Assists with outreach events at naturalization ceremonies and local universities.
  • Developed a training program for around 30 Counter Acceptance Agents, improving accuracy and efficiency by identifying commonly-made errors.
  • Recipient of the Innovation Award (2023) for contributions to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) committee.

Teacher

Sogang University Language Program
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Primary teacher responsible for classroom management and curriculum for 5-year-old kindergarten class of 10 students in an English-immersion kindergarten.
  • Managed parent-teacher communication with additional attention to cultural differences and expectations.
  • Adapted to transition to online classes for 5-year old kindergarten students in response to COVID-19 regulations, creating engaging and entertaining lesson plans and activities via Zoom.

Parliamentary Intern

Canadian House of Commons
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Selected as one of 35 students from The Ohio State University to represent the US as an aide to a Member of Parliament at the Canadian House of Commons for 2 consecutive summers.
  • Drafted speeches, press releases, floor statements, social media posts and policy research reports for Member of Parliament on the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee and the Health Committee.
  • Researched key legislative issues in order to prepare Member of Parliament for committee hearings, such as Canadian-Ukranian relations, Arctic foreign policy and international economic and foreign investment policy.
  • Managed constituent correspondence and maintained liaison with other parliamentary staff and local organizations, managing the calendar for Member of Parliament.
  • Only student chosen to return for a second year with extended responsibilities to serve as Resident Advisor to Ohio State University interns, and was one of Ohio State’s main people of contact for all health and safety-related issues.

Founder, Language Improvement Track

Ohio State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Founded an organization within the Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University that connects international students who are seeking to gain confidence in their English conversation abilities with American students who wish to strengthen their cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Designed lesson plans covering advanced grammar, speaking exercises, and oral presentation skills.
  • Managed program growth and engagement within the university’s Office of International Affairs.

Mentor and Intern

Community Refugee & Immigration Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
  • Mentored a local refugee high school student during weekly in-person meetings, acting as a liaison between the student and the organization by following the student’s adjustment and integration into life in America.
  • Promoted to Communications Intern, coordinating a network of around 50 student mentors by developing training programs and managing mentor-mentee communications.

Education

BA - International Relations, Minor in Japanese

The Ohio State University
08.2020

Skills

  • Languages: Japanese (Limited Working Proficiency), Indonesian (Limited Working Proficiency), Spanish (Elementary), Korean (Elementary)
  • Technical: Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Training & Certifications: Fraudulent Document Detection, Public-Private Partnerships, Counterintelligence Awareness
  • Public Speaking & Outreach: Experience conducting training programs, workshops, and event coordination

Awards

Critical Language Scholarship (2019)

  • Selected as one of 25 students by the US Department of State to serve as a cultural ambassador and participate in an intensive Bahasa Indonesia language program for 8-weeks at the University of Malang in Malang, Indonesia
  • Reached limited working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia after 8-weeks of language classes after starting as an absolute beginner

David L. Boren Scholarship (2019 - 2020)

  • One of 15 recipients to study Japanese through the study abroad program at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan for the 2019-2020 academic year
  • Adapted to frequently changing COVID-19 protocols and followed procedures for evacuation with less than 48-hours notice

Bridging Scholarship                                                                                             2019 - 2020

  • One of 80 recipients selected by the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for study abroad program in Tokyo, Japan

Timeline

Senior Passport Specialist

Department of State
11.2022 - Current

Teacher

Sogang University Language Program
10.2020 - 09.2022

Parliamentary Intern

Canadian House of Commons
06.2018 - 08.2018

Founder, Language Improvement Track

Ohio State University
08.2017 - 05.2019

Mentor and Intern

Community Refugee & Immigration Services
11.2016 - 05.2019

BA - International Relations, Minor in Japanese

The Ohio State University

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