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Native English speaker with experience as editor

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  • 14.03.2014

Kurzvorstellung

I have strong interpersonal skills, which come from years of experience working in various team settings for international organizations. I take initiative, interact well with others, and have a tremendous capacity to learn quickly.

Qualifikationen

  • Kommunikation (allg.)
  • Sozialwissenschaften

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

Consultant
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) - Oslo G, Oslo
11/2013 – 11/2013 (1 Monat)
International Organization
Tätigkeitszeitraum

11/2013 – 11/2013

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Collected pricing and CPI data to produce reports about the cost of living and daily subsistence allowance in Norway, weeks ahead of deadline, for the International Civil Servant Commission.
• Interviewed staff and management members to determine actual cost of living.

Communication Officer
ETH Zurich - Collegium Helveticum, Zurich
8/2012 – 12/2013 (1 Jahr, 5 Monate)
Education
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2012 – 12/2013

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Developed layout designs and graphics, drafted press releases and copyedited English publications related to the project Toward a Science of Music Performance.
• Developed communication strategies and edited web contents for the transArts Center for Applied Transdisciplinary Research for the Performing Arts (www.transarts-center.ch).
• Managed and edited web contents for Cortona Week event (www.cortona.ethz.ch).
• Identified, interviewed and drafted articles of transdiciplinary scientists and researchers.

Consultant
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Oslo, Oslo
8/2011 – 11/2011 (4 Monate)
International Organization
Tätigkeitszeitraum

8/2011 – 11/2011

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Collected pricing and CPI data to produce reports about the cost of living and daily subsistence allowance in Norway, weeks ahead of deadline, for the International Civil Servant Commission.
• Interviewed staff and management members to determine actual cost of living.

Intern
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EIT, Oslo
10/2010 – 6/2011 (9 Monate)
International Organization
Tätigkeitszeitraum

10/2010 – 6/2011

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Copyedited, designed and disseminated EITI publications and official documents.
• Produced and edited contents for print and online publications, including press releases.
• Updated and managed EITI’s website and intranet.
• Managed EITI conference and board meetings, including visa and travel arrangements.

Administrative Assistant
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Aas
1/2010 – 10/2010 (10 Monate)
Education
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2010 – 10/2010

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Coordinated logistics, budgeted economic funds and facilitated visa/resident permit applications.
• Created interactive programs to assist new international students transition into life in Norway.
• Updated and maintained the International Relations and Student Information’s homepages.

Publications & Dissemination Intern
United Nations Research Institute for Social Devel, Geneva
9/2009 – 11/2009 (3 Monate)
International Organization
Tätigkeitszeitraum

9/2009 – 11/2009

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Edited UNRISD web content, drafted and disseminated press releases and news articles.
• Assisted in the development of local strategies to link research outcomes with other UN organizations and international institutions.
• Moderated online community and enhanced UNRISD social media presence in close collaboration with the Publication & Dissemination team.

Laboratory and Research Assistant
University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside, California
7/2006 – 5/2007 (11 Monate)
Education
Tätigkeitszeitraum

7/2006 – 5/2007

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Edited articles written by graduate students and assisted in laboratory projects for the Personal Chemical & Exposure Program.
• Publicized project progressions and facilitated grant proposals to increase financial support.
• Provided on- and off-field research support to assess and communicate levels of harmful pesticide exposure in migrant workers.

Freelance Reporter & Freelance Editor
Highland Community News, Highland, California
1/2006 – 6/2006 (6 Monate)
Medienbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2006 – 6/2006

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Reported public events and photographed relevant pictures.
• Provided backup editorial assistance designing and editing the features and news sections.

Chaplain intern
Lifeline Chaplaincy, Houston, Texas
5/2005 – 8/2005 (4 Monate)
Non-profit organization
Tätigkeitszeitraum

5/2005 – 8/2005

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Edited training manual for content and design.
• Networked with Lifeline’s donors, and connected clients, board members & benefactors.
• Provided spiritual support for trauma and cancer patients at the Houston Medical Center.

Editorial Assistant
Winning in Education Magazine, West Hill, California
9/2004 – 11/2004 (3 Monate)
Medienbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

9/2004 – 11/2004

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

• Designed magazine layout and wrote articles related to primary education in the US.
• Edited articles for grammar and content.

Zertifikate

M.Sc. in Development Studies
2010
B.A. Journalism and Religion
2005

Ausbildung

Journalism, comparative religion, communication theories, international relations, environment studi
B.A. Journalism & Religion; M.Sc. International Development Study
2005
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, USA and

Weitere Kenntnisse

Drupal, WordPress, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite

Persönliche Daten

Sprache
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
  • Deutsch (Gut)
  • Französisch (Gut)
  • Indonesisch (Fließend)
  • Norwegisch (Grundkenntnisse)
Reisebereitschaft
auf Anfrage
Arbeitserlaubnis
  • Schweiz
  • Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
Profilaufrufe
880
Alter
41
Berufserfahrung
19 Jahre (seit 01/2006)
Projektleitung
3 Jahre

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