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Blendon Arifi

Bedminster,NJ

Summary

Multi-talented Reporter with background in both radio and television reporting. Highly knowledgeable about local areas, people and issues. Adept at delivering live news stories clearly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journalist

Radio Television Dukagjini
Pristina, Kosovo
12.2020 - 06.2023
  • Researched, documented, wrote, and conveyed news in an honest, ethical, and objective standard.
  • Interviewed over 150 people in a wide range of social circumstances.

Internship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Prisitina, Kosovo
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Protocol Department
  • Maintained communication between various departments involved in the protocol process.

Internship

Kosova Democratic Institute (KDI)
Pristina, Kosova
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for menage e-data and updating Website
  • Preparation of official invitations for all Kosovo MP's.

Internship

Private office of a Lawyer
Prisitina, Kosovo
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Entered data into computer systems according to established guidelines.
  • Answered phones, responded to emails, and addressed inquiries from clients professionally.

Internship

Ministry of European Integration
Pristina, Kosovo
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Internship in the ministry cabinet.
  • Provided guidance on professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, seminars.

Internship

Kosovo Assembly
Pristina, Kosovo
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided administrative support for daily operations within the department.
  • Prepared weekly summaries of research findings for faculty members.
  • Conducted campus tours to help prospective students and families learn about class sizes and campus life.

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration and Diplomacy

AAB College
03-2023

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"
10.2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Creativity
  • Attention to detail
  • Negotiation
  • Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Premier Adobe
  • Investigation Ability
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Interviewing Strength

Certification

  • Protocol and Ceremonial Etiquette, 02/2020, After successfully completing the basic training on "Protocol and Etiquette" organized by the State Protocol of Republic of Kosovo.
  • New Media School, 10/2018 - 06/2019, The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
  • European Union in One Day, 06/2018, Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF)
  • Summer School for Student Activism, 09/2018, Organizata për rritjen e cilesise ne arsim (ORCA)
  • Young Educators for Better Education, 09/2020, Peer Educators Network (PEN)
  • Effective Leadership and Governance, 06/2020, Leadership Development Association Balkan (LDA Balkan)
  • Marketing and Sales, 04/2020, VentureUP
  • Chairman of the Public Relations Committee at the Faculty of Philosophy in University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina", 09/2018 - 09/2020
  • Vice President of the student organization Reform in Process, 10/2018 - 10/2020, Chairing the organization around of many activities inside and outside the university campus, also inside and outside the Republic of Kosovo.

Accomplishments

  • Student Ambassador, 01/2019 - 12/2019, I was honored to be selected by the Rector of the University of Prishtina Prof. Dr. Marjan Dema, to be the ambassador of our university, where we have represented this institution in relations with foreign countries of Europe and United States of America
  • International Exchange Alumni of U.S Department, 05/2019 - Present, BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) GOVERNMENT

Languages

Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Journalist

Radio Television Dukagjini
12.2020 - 06.2023

Internship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.2020 - 11.2020

Internship

Kosova Democratic Institute (KDI)
07.2019 - 12.2019

Internship

Private office of a Lawyer
02.2019 - 05.2019

Internship

Ministry of European Integration
02.2019 - 04.2019

Internship

Kosovo Assembly
11.2018 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Public Administration and Diplomacy

AAB College

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"
Blendon Arifi