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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher. We publish groundbreaking discoveries by the world's top experts.Powered by custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, and rigorous quality standards, our research articles have been viewed more than 2.1 billion times.• Oversee a portfolio of simultaneous projects: planning, coordinating, reviewing progress, and tracking results;• Streamline team communications across a variety of digital platforms and promote and share Marcom information with the Fronton community;• Assist in tracking and reporting, working with the Operations Department to organize the results from Marcom strategy meetings and monthly reporting sessions; and• Support the business by collaborating with the EA team to support C-suite initiatives, meetings, events, and travel.​

Jona, St Gallen, Switzerland

Nature Squared transforms sustainable, natural materials into exquisitely beautiful surfaces. Nature, reimagined.• Created interactive brochures for the material surface collections using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, working in person with the design team in Barcelona, Spain.• Set up and managed the NSQ exhibition area for the Material Matters Design Fair during the London Design Festival in London, England.• Researched potential brand collaborations and completed competitor analyses.• Assisted in process improvement programs that will be the basis for a significant IT upgrade by creating a site map for the future NSQ website using Miro.• Participated in client visits at the London showroom.• Uncovered the many faces of NSQ through an initial introduction program from the office in Jona, Switzerland.

Geneva, Switzerland

IATA represents 290 airlines in 120 countries comprising 82% of total air traffic, leading and serving the airline industry with 1,500 employees globally.• Facilitated the role of the Vice President, People, Performance, and Development (PPD), performing high-level administrative tasks from priority setting, team coordination, meeting preparation, schedule management, expense reporting, presentation creation, and travel organization. Identified and resolved diverse issues/problems as they arose and determined appropriate actions. • Trained team members and provided technical support as the SAP ((Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software)) Procure To Pay Specialist, working with the PPD Stream and Regional Heads, anticipating process steps, creating new vendors, confirming timely payments, and ensuring the proposed spending allocations set at the beginning of the year were followed. • Conveyed concise and captivating information to internal stakeholders as the team’s Intranet Support Specialist, clarifying the people processes as internet champion for the PPD team and corresponding professionally on behalf of the VP, PPD to external stakeholders via the official website and LinkedIn, working closely with the Corporate Communications team.• Involved in Human Resources (HR) activities overseeing the maintenance of executive vacancy announcements, drafting contracts, posting vacancies, and maintaining relations with executive-level candidates. • Collaborated with the PPD and Regional Heads, coordinating schedules, gauging VP involvement, and providing project support. • Engaged with different departments and participated in various activities such as the MOSAIC (IATA’s initiative to advocate diversity and inclusion), the Geneva Staff Association, and the ESCA Paddle for Cancer Support Dragon Boat Festivals. • Received project management, leadership, time management, and personal productivity course certificates.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

The Financial Distribution Services Division (now the Financial Settlement & Digital Services Division) oversees the financial settlement products and financial services. • Supported the Senior Vice President's Office. • Designed and edited newsletters, fact sheets, and other communication while maintaining the intranet and assisting colleagues by sharing basic web best practices. • Worked with digital analytics, summarizing large amounts of data and translating complex technical concepts into content accessible to non-technical audiences. • Conducted interviews and created informative video updates on FDS products and services for internal viewing using Adobe Premiere for the Communication and Web Manager. • Collected, managed, and analyzed large quantities of data using Salesforce and Excel for the Manager of Planning and Mobilization.• Assisted in marketing frameworks for two high-level events: the World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium: drafting articles for top airline magazines, formatting, drafting, scheduling regular e-mail blasts, and editing flyers and programs.• Commended for quality and originality when creating time-sensitive video projects following precise client guidelines. • Was a mentor in the reverse mentoring program and a dedicated member of the Women in Leadership Community.

Palais De Nations, Geneva

The Virtual Institute brings together academics and researchers working on trade, investment, and development issues globally to share knowledge and expertise. Its network of academics supports policymakers in developing countries to create solutions to economic challenges.• Developed interactive videos and multimedia teaching resources for 31 partner universities and 64 research centers in developing and transition countries for UNCTAD’s capacity-building program of support to academia.• Organized video conferences and study tours for member universities, providing visits to the United Nations Headquarters.• Photographed, filmed, and drafted news releases for programmed events.• Created, produced, and distributed material for a global audience.• Demonstrated an ability to grasp new concepts quickly regarding video production and editing.• Worked independently in a fast-paced, client-oriented, and high-stress environment.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Responsible for the live-streaming webcast coverage for the 56th, 57th, and 58th Sessions of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the 11th and 12th Sessions of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.• Recorded, edited, and uploaded videos onto the UN Treaty Body Webcast platform website for IWRAW-AP for the general public and government representatives using Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2, VideoGlide, and Filezilla FTP client.• Attended closed meetings with country representatives alongside the IWRAW-AP group welcoming first-hand insight into women’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities that allowed for honest discussion.• Discovered how States accepting the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women planned to uphold their commitment to this “international bill of rights for women” and work towards a world free of gender discrimination. • Worked independently, making fast decisions, being patient and assertive in high-stress environments while balancing a customer service attitude.• Enjoyed working with a young and passionate team and being actively present at these conferences, absorbing an enriching dialogue between country representatives and experts.• Trained other communication consultants.• Employed for quarterly CEDAW Sessions.12th Session CRPD Committee: September 15th – October 3rd 201411th Session CRPD Committee: March 31st – April 11th58th Session CEDAW Committee: June 30th – July 18th 201457th Session CEDAW Committee: February 10th – 28th 003201456th Session CEDAW Committee: September 30th – October 18th 2013

Geneva Area, Switzerland

The Ethical Fashion Initiative under the Poor Communities and Trade Programme (PCTP) builds and strengthens social enterprises in emerging economies to connect discerning international brands in fashion. • Drafted & edited articles.• Helped project development at all levels by identifying new opportunities, communicating with local contacts in Africa and Asia, and increasing awareness.• Worked on the organization and execution of the Ethical Fashion Show at the World Trade Center featuring the designs of Italian Fashion Designer Stella Jean.• Curated and followed up on PR articles/info/awards.• Compiled a database on potential business partners, future projects, and sustainable fashion influencers.• Collected and managed samples from suppliers.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Prometric operates a test center network composed of thousands of sites in 160 countries that enhances lives and positively impacts the world, and the way we learn, assess, and ascend.• Supervised and trained Test Centre Administrators.• Managed and proctored exams, planned weekly staff schedules, engaged in property management, and oversaw the verification and security of test candidates.• Recipient of the Prometric Hero Award for extra hours and candidate issue management.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Usa

The Manoa Institutional Research Office (MIRO) fulfills mandatory reporting requirements and supports university decision-making for institutional effectiveness.• Provided research-based analysis and university information to the Director of Institutional Research. • Interpreted raw data from detailed surveys and transposed it into highly informative Excel graphs.• Retrieved data from varied information sources, prepared in-depth reports, answered national surveys, and administered the MIRO website using JavaScript.• Fact-checked national surveys for accurate reporting of data, work that required careful analysis of small data points. • Achieved proficiency in Excel and SPSS, maintaining strict format guidelines and procedures. • Completed Excel Skills Workshop with the Pacific Evaluation Association and Pacific Association for Institutional Research in March 2012.• Thrived in an environment that emphasized accuracy and attention to detail.• Demonstrated an ability to learn complicated tasks quickly.

Washington D.C., Usa

Former Senator Daniel K. Akaka (1977-2013) the first Native Hawaiian in the U.S. Senate.• Aided the Legislative Assistants.• Provided extensive research on issues including South Korea, Colombia, and Panama Free Trade Agreements for Legislative Assistants to provide a foundation in support of the Senator’s final vote. • Communicated efficiently with other government offices and constituents, responding to concerns covering health care, military, and Hawaii issues.• Recorded precise minutes on complex committee hearings and press conferences.• Acquired a thorough knowledge of legislative procedures and the ability to work within strict time constraints.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

The Sinclair Library is one of the two on-campus buildings housing the vast collection of the Hamilton Library Collection, the most extensive research library in Hawaii.• Provided customer service to visitors and organized.• Assisted patrons with locating books/videos, reserved and checked out study rooms, and provided customer service. • Aided librarians with research and students in locating articles and books, demonstrating persistence in finding solutions to their needs.• Catalogued and maintained the library materials from preservation activities and mold and pest removal.• Used and maintained a computer library database to help locate library materials.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

The Sunset Reference Centre houses the Travel Industry & Management collection. • Supporting the Head Librarian with minimal supervision.• Planned library projects and events for up to 30 people.• Used clear, concise communication skills, with organizational skills to perform daily duties while acting as the desk receptionist.• Conducted research for the Head Librarian and assisted students in locating books and videos and reserving study rooms.

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

Master Of International Relations And Diplomacy, Global Economics, Negotiations, Social Responsibility, Political Affairs, Trade Organizations, Magna Cum Laude Distinction, Gpa - 3.63

Activities and Societies: Security in a World Without Nuclear Weapons (IUG representative) Outer Space Security Conference (IUG.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, East Asian Studies, Magna Cum Laude Honorary Distinction, Gpa - 3.38

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Honorary Distinction, GPA - 3.38 Minor in Japanese and nearly a minor in Spanish Vice Commander.

Exchange Program, Japanese Language And Culture, 11 Credits

Activities and Societies: Ikebana - art of arranging flowers, Chado - the way of tea, tea ceremony. Taught a class at a Japanese High.

Asia Pacific Leaders Education Program, East Asian Studies, 4.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Built a regional camaraderie with students from across Asia to create an Asia-Pacific forum. Secretary.

Fashion Design And Merchandising, First Year Of Ba Program, 4.0