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Cecilia Wanekem

Cecilia Wanekem

Long Island City,NY

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with a strong background in policy analysis, European affairs and historical research. Skilled in project management, communication and event coordination. French speaker currently based in New York City and seeking meaningful professional opportunities in the US.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Political Coordinator

City of La Louvière
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided political and administrative support to the Deputy Mayor for Environment, Ecological Transition, Energy and Housing.
  • Managed internal and external communications, including social media strategy.
  • Led team meetings, coordinated public events, oversaw logistics and budgeting.

Board Member

Mundaneum (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles)
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Served on the administrative board and the General Assembly of an archival center and museum.
  • Contributed to strategic planning and governance.

Political Advisor and Regional Coordinator

Party Ecolo - Mons and Center Regions
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Advised on regional political strategy and policy development.
  • Organized community outreach initiatives and supported local campaigns.
  • Facilitated collaboration between party members and civic organizations.

Project Manager

Association Pour La Mémoire De La Shoah
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Planned and designed for large projects and events (youth cultural program and a WWI commemoration event).
  • Managed communications, logistics and social media outreach.

Assistant Collections Officer

International Museum of Carnaval and Mask
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Handled inventory, restoration and exhibition planning for cultural artifacts.
  • Supported event planning and visitor engagement.

Cultural Mediator

Mons Memorial Museum
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led guided tours for international visitors during WWI centennial events.

Education

Consular Affairs Certification -

Belgian Federal Public Service For Foreign Affairs
Brussels
06-2024

Specialized Master's in European Studies -

University of Saint-Louis
Brussels
01.2019

Master's in History (Teaching Track) -

Université Catholique De Louvain
Belgium
01.2018

Bachelor's in History -

Université Catholique De Louvain
Belgium
01.2016

Skills

  • Policy analysis
  • Press release writing and speechwriting
  • Adaptability, flexibility and reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project management
  • Event planning
  • Social media management

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Dutch
Elementary

Interests

  • Hiking and Running
  • Photography
  • History, Politics and Arts

Timeline

Political Coordinator

City of La Louvière
04.2023 - 12.2024

Board Member

Mundaneum (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles)
01.2022 - 12.2024

Political Advisor and Regional Coordinator

Party Ecolo - Mons and Center Regions
11.2019 - 03.2023

Project Manager

Association Pour La Mémoire De La Shoah
06.2019 - 10.2019

Assistant Collections Officer

International Museum of Carnaval and Mask
11.2018 - 05.2019

Cultural Mediator

Mons Memorial Museum
09.2018 - 12.2018

Consular Affairs Certification -

Belgian Federal Public Service For Foreign Affairs

Specialized Master's in European Studies -

University of Saint-Louis

Master's in History (Teaching Track) -

Université Catholique De Louvain

Bachelor's in History -

Université Catholique De Louvain

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