Adriana Santamaria Duthon
MA Candidate - International Affairs - King's College London
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
- Professional with more than 10 years of experience in the fields of research, project management and international relations.
- Strong communication skills based on excellent interpersonal relations; perfectly fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (C1) and Italian (B2).
- Recognized ability to analyze and synthesize information from different sources to establish quality research proposals and reports.
- Proven experience with bilateral relations, academic research and economic development.
Overview
5
5
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Researcher
Montreal Convention Center, Public Service, Government of Quebec
Montreal, QC
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for executing political and economic research to promote Montreal as a international destination.
- Analyzed and reported on literature regarding international organizations, events and political insights in order to assist international missions.
- Established direct communication with academic experts in order to support international bidding processes.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects and collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best methods of data collection.
- Led special projects on international organizations and associations through effective research by diminishing obstacles and saving time.
Project Manager
Business Families Foundation
Montreal, QC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed specific research projects in relation to online course development on entrepreneurship (versions in English, French and Spanish).
- Acted as community manager (social media) and handled all public content (blogs, infographics and any other official communication on behalf of the Foundation).
- Built and strengthened strategic partnerships with academic institutions in Latin America and Asia.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information in order to support the foundation's development.
Patent Assistant
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. / LLP
Montreal, QC
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as patent filling, assignments, affidavits as well as all documentation for WIPO, CIPO and USPTS.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and international companies.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to ensure proper evaluation of each patent.
- Simultaneous work experience: project drafting, scientific research and legal translations.
Research Assistant
Ph. D Candidate And México Evalúa
Mexico City And Montreal
12.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisted a doctoral student with her thesis (Political Science at Duke University) on governance, electoral responsibility and political violence (statistics, compilation of information and synthesis of documents).
- Conducted meticulous research to identify information in academic journals, newspapers and international organizations.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research in order to produce a database system.
- Supported the publication of two scientific articles. (available upon request).
Foreign Communications Officer
Ministry of Immigration
Mexico City, MX
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsible for all written and verbal communications with foreign embassies and delegations in Mexico City.
- Drafted several geopolitical immigration reports for the Ministry of Governance of Mexico regarding public policies, international practices and government transparency.
- Cultivated productive relationships with academic institutions, international organizations and foreign diplomats in regards with governance and Human Rights.
- Worked with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to coordinate summits for the protection of immigrants, children and women.
General Coordinator
TechBA
Montreal, QC
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Coordinated, managed and developed cooperation strategies and projects between Canadian and Mexican companies.
- Participated directly in market intelligence studies and official presentations (development of statistical, economic and commercial reports as well as trend research).
- Responsible for communications between TechBA, the Mexico-United States Science Foundation, the Mexican Ministry of Economy, Canadian institutions and the Consulate of Mexico in Montreal.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
King's College London
London, UK 01.2021 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
École Nationale D'administration Publique
Montréal, QC 01.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation
McGill University
Montréal, QC 09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Université De Montréal
Montréal, QC 09.2006 - 07.2009
Certificate - Marketing
Concordia University
Montréal,QC 04.2006 - 06.2006
Certificate - Public Relations
Concordia University
Montréal, QC 01.2006 - 03.2006
Accomplishments
- Volunteering experience: Mexican Red Cross (2004-2005), Embassy of France in Mexico City (official translator) (2005), Immigration Legal aid (NGO) (2017), Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Quebec (2018-2019), International Forum of the Americas (2018), Educación para Compratir (2019-2020) and Habesha Project (2021).
Timeline
Master of Arts - International Affairs
King's College London
01.2021 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
École Nationale D'administration Publique
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Researcher
Montreal Convention Center, Public Service, Government of Quebec
10.2018 - 12.2020
Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation
McGill University
09.2017 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Business Families Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Patent Assistant
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. / LLP
12.2014 - 11.2016
Foreign Communications Officer
Ministry of Immigration
01.2013 - 04.2014
Research Assistant
Ph. D Candidate And México Evalúa
12.2012 - 01.2015
General Coordinator
TechBA
09.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Université De Montréal
09.2006 - 07.2009
Certificate - Marketing
Concordia University
04.2006 - 06.2006
Certificate - Public Relations
Concordia University
01.2006 - 03.2006
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