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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic research and analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of proposal drafting and budgets and training in microsoft and languages. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in international development, policy and economics. Hardworking Office Intern eager to learn more about the international development and peace-building while supporting employee needs and contributing to business success. Methodical, efficient and quality-driven professional. Energetic graduate in global regional studies and political economy. Detail-oriented and motivated to stay on task, meet aggressive timelines and accomplish goals. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Hardworking Office Intern eager to learn more about United Nations while supporting employee needs and contributing to business success. Methodical, efficient and quality-driven professional.

Work History
Grace Initiative Global, Inc - Research AssistantBurlington, VT03/2019 - Current
  • Drafted concept note for and attended UN Commission on Status of Women, which Grace Initiative Global developed with moderated permanent mission of Iraq and Germany on the role of women in peace-building, meeting took place at the United Nations.
  • Researched framework for proposal preparation, prepared and developed excell for budget for proposals in post conflict and fragile states.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Specific project areas: Discussion with Harvard Refugee Trauma Program on treatment and research Prepared notes for 70th Anniversary of Human Rights Declaration in Burlington, VT.
    Prepared background research for project management for project with Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid in Iraq.
  • Prepared background research on issues of Gender Based Violence in Brazil, Iraq, Timor-Leste and Mozambique, Specifically an index for measuring GBV.
  • Summarized search results by preparing written reports, graphs, fact sheets and tables.
  • Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
  • Conducted meticulous research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions.
United Nations, Group of 77 Secretariat, United Nations - InternNew York, NY05/2019 - 07/2019
  • Researched and developed a compendium of Group of 77 member states through extensive analysis and in collaboration with other UN entities.
  • Attended high level meetings with diplomats and recorded notes.
  • Developed background paper on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • Organized the Secretariat's files and created support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers.
  • Worked closely with Executive Secretary to reorganize compendium on ministers of foreign affairs for the opening of the General Assembly.
Rochford Vineyard and Wines - Event Coordinator / Media LiaisonStratton, Yarra, Australia, VIC, Australia01/2017 - 01/2019
  • Assistant to Senior Management Assessed financial metrics to optimize revenue and operating margins Assisted in the promotion of corporate-sponsored events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
United Nations Institute for Training and Research, UNITAR - TraineeNew York, NY05/2016 - 07/2016
  • Participated in the execution of diplomatic training at the UN as concerns in drafting resolutions, negotiations and a seminar on promoting an inclusive Iraq Helped to develop research parameters for online training program on defense sector reform and the marketing of a new online program.
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
  • Achievement: prepared marketing book for new online training for Defense Sector Reform
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
  • Assisted in development of various print marketing materials.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve cultural issues, leading to clear and meaningful proposal.
skiing, cinema, travel

Enjoy challenging ski runs, political and war drama, all countries.

Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
  • Meetings
  • Microsoft Office
  • Research
  • Project organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Initiative
Education
08/2020University of VermontBurlington, VTBachelor of Arts: Global Regional Studies, Political Science & Economics
  • Dean's List December 2019, May 2020
  • Coursework in Political Economy, Geography and Spanish, French, Arabic
2015Stratton Mountain SchoolStratton, VTHigh School Diploma
  • Australian National Development Ski Team (2013 - 2014)
  • Captain of Soccer Team
  • Selected For Brown University Summer program for course conflict mediation (summer 2014)
01/2011Dili International SchoolDili, Timor-LestePeacebuilding, Conflict Resolution
2007Lycée Français de New YorkNew York, NYFrench

French Immersion School

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Grace Initiative Global, Inc
  • United Nations, Group of 77 Secretariat, United Nations
  • Rochford Vineyard and Wines
  • United Nations Institute for Training and Research, UNITAR

School Attended

  • University of Vermont
  • Stratton Mountain School
  • Dili International School
  • Lycée Français de New York

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Assistant
  • Intern
  • Event Coordinator / Media Liaison
  • Trainee

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Global Regional Studies, Political Science & Economics
    High School Diploma
    Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution
    French

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