Alexander Mayer
Vienna,Austria
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional with a track record in diplomacy, environmental governance, and project management. Adept at fostering international collaborations, coordinating high- level events, and delivering impactful communication strategies related to more than four different UN agencies, I am seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my skills to contribute to meaningful sustainable projects and initiatives on a global scale.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee
European External Action Services (EU Delegation)
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared external and internal coordination on 4 UN conferences simultaneously for EU.
- Drafted 15+ diplomatic statements that highlighted EU initiatives such as EU Green Deal.
- Tracked and reported on 10+ UN resolutions on global issues like climate change and outer space.
- Analyzed comparatively large data on 41 UNIDO ongoing development projects and UNOOSA's Strategy.
Communications Intern
UN Partnerships For Action On Green Economy
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Contributed 5% visibility increase with Sustainable Development Goals Social Media Campaign using Metricool, Trello, and Canva.
- Redesigned webpage on partnership with Mongolia with a focus towards funding partners.
- Published blogs on implementation of SDGs and green economic practices in 22 partnering countries.
- Enhanced brand visibility by creating and distributing engaging press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
Advisor
Permanent Mission Of Maldives To The UN
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved 6+ statements for UN 52nd Human Rights Council Session and report of over 300 pages
- Created reports on policy of importance for Maldives such as climate change and right to development.
Executive Certificate in Environmental Governance
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed critically and independently reported on Apple's Environmental Advocacy Initiative and Environmental Progress Report.
- Completed policy paper on gender inequalities in environmental governance and climate Change in Latin America.
- Participated and collaborated in team projects like a negotiation exercise on a World Trade Organization resolution.
Project Management Intern
United People Global (NGO)
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Bettered commencement of over 500 2022 UPG Leaders through drafting of communication documents.
- Created impact assessment analysis of UPG mini-training program for over 2000 participants.
PR Team Lead (Volunteer)
Kids Save Ocean, NGO
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Co-developed a segment for CNN's “Call to Earth Day” with the founder
- Developed a partnership with a private school in Türkiye, Koç school.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Central European University
Vienna, Austria 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona, USA07.2019
Skills
- Technical Skills: Canva, Google Analytics, Adobe, Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Report Preparation
- Project Support
- Policy Analysis
- External and Internal Relations
- Social Media
- Strategic Communications
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Trainee
European External Action Services (EU Delegation)
08.2023 - 02.2024
Communications Intern
UN Partnerships For Action On Green Economy
07.2023 - 08.2023
Advisor
Permanent Mission Of Maldives To The UN
02.2023 - 05.2023
Executive Certificate in Environmental Governance
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
10.2022 - 02.2023
Project Management Intern
United People Global (NGO)
07.2022 - 01.2023
PR Team Lead (Volunteer)
Kids Save Ocean, NGO
07.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - International Relations
Central European University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Northern Arizona University
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