Alejandra Aguilar
Nueva York
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in writing and editing articles, essays, blogs, and books, complemented by a strong background in conducting workshops and delivering lectures focused on gender and anti-racism perspectives. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments while demonstrating empathy and a sense of urgency. Active involvement with organizations such as the Tembembe Center for Afro-Mexican Studies and the National Network of Afro-Descendant Women in Mexico City highlights a commitment to social justice. Aiming to leverage skills in advocacy and education to inspire change within diverse communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Transnational Villages Network
New York
01.2024 - Current
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records.
Speacker
NA
México/Nueva York/Chile
01.2021 - Current
- Speech: “The need for Afro-descendant ethno-education for the prevention of racial violence in Mexican schools” in Instituto Nacional de Estudios Históricos de las Revoluciones de México (INEHRM-June 2021).
- Conference: “Mujeres que nos dieron matria: el papel de las mujeres en la independencia” at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Sept 2021 & 2022).
- Presentation: “500 years after the fall of Mexico-Tenochtitlan: intergenerational leadership within the indigenous and Afro-Mexican movement” at Comisión Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas (CONAMI - August 2021).
- Conference: “Gender violence in the medical and health personnel work environment” at the National College of Nursing Experts of Mexico (CONAPEM - April 2022).
- Workshop leader at Primer Encuentro de Mujeres y Disidencias Sexuales “Tejiendo comunidad desde la doloridad”. Workshop name: Photoembroidery and binding “Ancestry in Afro-Mexican cuisine.” At Córdoba, Veracruz (april, 2022).
- Speech: “History, Realities and Challenges of the Network of Afrodescendant Women CDMX” at International Book Fair of Coyoacán-FILC (March, 2023)
- Tourist Guide: Afromexico City Tour 2023, during which we led a tour of Afro-Mexican history in the centre of Mexico City on behalf of CEAT. (april, 2023)
- Participation as a Civil Society agent (representing the Tembembe Center for Afro-Mexican Studies and the Global Campaign for Education) in the Second Session of the Permanent Forum of Afro-descendants at the United Nations in New York (May, 2023).
- Presentation “Dialogue from memory and resistance: meeting of black leaders in the framework of the International Day for People of African Descent” at the Centro Cultural España by the Afro-Mexican Youth Network and UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in Mexico City (August, 2023).
- Participation as part of the Mexican Delegation in the Fifth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development and Special Session “10 years of the Montevideo Consensus” at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile (November, 2023).
- Mexican Regional Leader in the Youth Subcommittee of the International Civil Society Working Group for the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (2024).
- Working Group Building a Decalogue for Youth at the Summit of the Future, organized by UNFPA, the UN Information Center (UNIC) in Mexico, UNESCO and UNICEF (2024).
- Summit of the Future Action Days, UN Headquarters, New York
- Global Policy Dialogue Featuring the authors of the recent report "The progress on the sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024." At UN DESA with UN Woman, MGYC, Millenials Movement and CEAT
- Panelist at Cultural Diversity and the SDGs: Recognizing Rights for Sustainable Development, side event by the UN Youth Delegate of Peru And the UN Youth Delegates of Mexico at the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations in New York (2024).
Executive Assistant
FARMASI
Ciudad de México
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administrative tasks related to the company accounts of Farmasi's VP of Hispanic Markets, as well as the Managers and Directors: reimbursements, corporate credit card, vendor payments, flight reservations, hotel reservations, invoicing, office grocery shopping, etc.
- Hiring of personnel, preparation of employee contracts, as well as resignation letters, processing of food vouchers, payroll, payment of office services: telephone, rent, maintenance, water, electricity.
- Payment of severance payments, settlements, Christmas bonus, vacation bonuses, etc.
- Personal transactions of the Vice President of Hispanic Markets such as children's school enrollment and extracurricular activities, medical appointments, major medical insurance paperwork, immigration paperwork, SAT, appointments with the Turkish embassy.
- Translation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English in all procedures, as the Vice President is of Turkish origin.
Editor and Proofreader
Tareas en Línea e Freelance
Mexico City
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Editing and proofreading of academic texts
- Editing and proofreading of theses, dissertations and research protocols
- Freelance Recruitment
- Management of proofreading staff
- Implementation of strategies to improve the company's product
- Freelance payroll and dispute resolution
Teacher
Escuela Comercial Cámara de Comercio
Mexico City
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Teacher of Mexican History at the secondary level.
- Classroom management with more than 20 students.
- Classroom planning.
Research, Writing, Digital Copywriting and Podcast
Instituto Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas (INPI)
Mexico City
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Historical research focused on Afrofeminism and the sexual and reproductive health rights of Afro-Mexican women.
- Writing and publication of the books: “Mi identidad: anecdotario histórico, periodístico y feminista de la afrodescendencia en México” and “Tarara Tarari: libro de cuentos infantiles sobre el impacto cultural de los pueblos africanos en México”.
- Production and production of the podcast “Soy mis ancestras”, in which Afro-Mexican women were interviewed about their sexual and reproductive health.
- And “Tarara Tarari”, where children's stories were recorded as an audiobook.
- Podcast musicalization: “A trip to Tenochtitlán: micro radio soap opera in 7 chapters” and “History of our ancestors”.
Digital Research and Writing
Fundación Guendabichi
Mexico City
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Historical research
- Writing of articles for the Quixe Digital Magazine.
- Publication of the book “Siete miradas al comercio en México”, in which I wrote the chapter entitled: Instrumentos musicales presentes en el Códice Florentino y su importancia en los areitos.
Education
Diploma in Human Rights. Approaches for its defense -
Supreme Court of Justice of The Nation
Mexico City01.2023
Diploma in Racism and Xenophobia as seen from Mexico -
Interdisciplinary University Seminar On Racism And
Mexico City01.2023
Introduction To Paleography Workshop -
Mexico City Historical Archive
Mexico City01.2022
Training Workshop for Trainers in Comprehensive Sexuality Education -
Simone De Beauvoir Leadership Institute
Mexico City01.2021
Regional Leadership School for Afrodescendant Women, First Edition -
Simone De Beauvoir Leadership Institute
Mexico City01.2021
Bachelor's Degree in History (Intern) -
Faculty of Philosophy And Letters/ Universidad Nac
Mexico City01.2020
Propedeutic Instrumentalist Double Bass -
Faculty of Music / Universidad Nacional Autónoma D
Mexico City01.2018
Diploma in Music Research -
National Center For Musical Research, Documentatio
Mexico City01.2017
Diploma in Music-Piano -
Escuela De Iniciación Artística N. 4 / Instituto N
Mexico City01.2013
Skills
- Historical Research
- Historical analysis
- Archival research
- Social Research Methodology
- Teaching history
- Analytical writing
- Content editing
- Primary source interpretation
- Historical consulting
- Music research
- Document editing
- Proofreading
- Creative writing
- Speech writing
- Public speaking
- Project planning
- Letter preparation
- Scheduling
- Detailed meeting minutes
- Writing reports
- Payroll and budgeting
- Social media
- Travel coordination
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Work under pressure
Languages
English
Professional
French
Elementary
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Transnational Villages Network
01.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
FARMASI
01.2022 - 01.2023
Speacker
NA
01.2021 - Current
Editor and Proofreader
Tareas en Línea e Freelance
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher
Escuela Comercial Cámara de Comercio
01.2021 - 01.2022
Research, Writing, Digital Copywriting and Podcast
Instituto Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas (INPI)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Digital Research and Writing
Fundación Guendabichi
01.2018 - 01.2020
Diploma in Human Rights. Approaches for its defense -
Supreme Court of Justice of The Nation
Diploma in Racism and Xenophobia as seen from Mexico -
Interdisciplinary University Seminar On Racism And
Introduction To Paleography Workshop -
Mexico City Historical Archive
Training Workshop for Trainers in Comprehensive Sexuality Education -
Simone De Beauvoir Leadership Institute
Regional Leadership School for Afrodescendant Women, First Edition -
Simone De Beauvoir Leadership Institute
Bachelor's Degree in History (Intern) -
Faculty of Philosophy And Letters/ Universidad Nac
Propedeutic Instrumentalist Double Bass -
Faculty of Music / Universidad Nacional Autónoma D
Diploma in Music Research -
National Center For Musical Research, Documentatio
Diploma in Music-Piano -
Escuela De Iniciación Artística N. 4 / Instituto N
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