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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

• Developed and drove internal/external communication plans aimed at informing and engaging
• Drafted, edited and produced communications content in line with company strategy and messaging from articles to presentations, videos and social media posts
• Supported communications for key events, quarterly reports and leadership outreach
• Focused on promoting new approaches to communication and engaging content, working closely with other functions and departments, while measuring/evaluating effectiveness

Stockholm, Sweden

• Managed, coordinated and produced internal and external communications for a company-wide global project, developing and executing communication plans
• Assisted in Change Management activities relating to communication and working agile, including stakeholder and organizational impact analyses
• Organized and ran workshops, trainings and program status update calls
• Drafted/edited official project communications, from presentations and articles to videos
• Maintained and updated project website as well as prepared regular project newsletters

Stockholm, Sweden

• Planned/implemented various communication activities relating to a signature publication
• Supported editing, design and review processes for publications, websites and databases
• Performed research assignments and drafted documents for internal/external audiences
• Assisted with the planning, coordination and administration of various high-level launch events, including leading the organization of a launch in coordination with external partners

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Reviewed, edited, and contributed to concept notes, publications, and project proposals
• Participated in the formulation and editing of quarterly reports for outside funders and followed-up on internal processes
• Supported the preparation, creation, and editing of documents for Member States, Commissioners, and for the annual sessions of the Secretariat and Organization

Washington D.C.

• Researched, drafted and edited publications, speeches, reports and project proposals
• Coordinated and maintained correspondences with external partners and consultants
• Oversaw and maintained the department's social media presence and online publishing
• Contributed to the formulation of policy, conference agendas and research reports
• Assisted in the conceptualization and planning of high-level meetings and conferences
• Drafted monthly newsletters, coordinating and collaborating across departments

Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China

• Oral and written English teacher at the University level for English and Business majors
• Prepared and conducted classes focused on aiding and improving oral and written English
• Evaluated student’s growth and competency

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Led discussion groups and taught material outlined in the textbook for a first year class titled, “Law/Politics and Government”
• Taught writing and research skills to a first year class titled, “Global Politics, Law and Culture;” lessons included, how to research, write, structure and cite academic papers
• Held a leadership position requiring proficient organization and communication skills

Master'S Degree, Peace And Conflict Studies

• Two year Masters Programme at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research • Master Thesis: qualitative comparative study of gang.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) With Honours, Political Science

Activities and Societies: • Opinions Editor, The Athenaeum, Acadia University Student Paper (September 2011-May 2012) • Vice.