Dana Non
West Orange,USA
Summary
Seasoned professional in representational diplomacy and executive administrative support, with a track record of facilitating high-level international engagements and managing complex executive operations. Expertise in navigating cross-cultural interactions, coordinating high-profile events, and supporting senior leaders with strategic planning and data management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCHER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
United Nations Security Council
Manhattan, NY
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted in monitoring developments on assigned Security Council matters
- Researched and drafted material for use in preparation of the Repertoire of Practice of Security Council
- Assisted in evaluation and examination of data sets for accuracy, clarity and validity
- Prepared groundwork and documentation for Security Council Committee meetings and follow-up
- Monitored deadlines related to work of Committees and maintained Committee databases
- Assisted in Committee decision-making process by coordinating and processing outgoing and incoming communications
- Carried out quality control functions for outgoing documents
- Provided administrative support to Panel of Experts
- Prepared travel authorization requests for Panel of Experts
- Provided administrative and logistical support to Director of UNSC
ASSISTANT TO AMBASSADOR
St. Lucia Mission to the United Nations
Manhattan, NY
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Professionally represented diverse government interests at the United Nations regarding social, humanitarian, and cultural matters at relevant meetings, summits, conferences, and events
- Prepared country statements, interventions and submissions to the UN as needed
- Formulated proposals for country policies and positions
- Collaborated with like-minded states and organizations to advance country interests
- Monitored pertinent developments at the UN and provided analysis and proposals to feed into national decision-making
- Served on country and regional negotiation teams in Third Committee meetings (e.g
- Commission on the Status of Women or Commission on Population Development) and Fourth Committee (Decolonization) meetings
- Delivered exceptional writing, research, and analytical support to top-level government officials
- Scheduled and organized various meetings, composed and dispersed agenda and other documentation as well as recorded meeting minutes
- Supported Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers and Ambassadors during the United Nations General Assembly by coordinating travel plans, booking hotels, scheduling and managing meetings, redacting speeches and streamlining their daily schedule
ASSISTANT TO CONSUL GENERAL
Consulate General Of St Lucia
Miami, FL
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated expertise in the management of Consular and Diaspora affairs as Consul of Consulate in Miami, including processing of passports and visas, sourcing vital records and aiding nationals in need, across 13 southern states in the USA
- Functioned as the face of the Consul General and the Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs providing representation at meetings and functions within the consular corps and among the Diaspora
- Conducted interactions with the public while serving through directing phone calls, greeting visitors, and providing general communication
- Optimized procedures and enhanced documentation utilized in the Consular Department for heightened efficiencies, connectivity, and data sharing amongst all parties, locally and overseas
- Responsible for the coordination and fruitful execution of affairs of the Miami Consulate in the absence of Consul General
- Offered expert assistance in government networking and outreach efforts to unite and mobilize diaspora groups
- Conceived, developed, and actualized numerous fundraising efforts, amassing $35,000, for the launch of inaugural official independence celebrations with diaspora groups
FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
St. Lucia
09.2006 - 12.2013
- Employed control within the Political and Economic Department as well as represented government interests in international and regional organizations such as the UN and OAS
- Directed and oversaw the Consular Division from 2008 to 2010, piloting Consular matters locally and promptly resolving Consular requests from all overseas missions
- Operated as liaison for government officials in the effective pursuit of $5M in grant funding for the establishment, renovation, and expansion of a vital water project through management of communications with donor countries and general research and analysis for decision-making
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Applied Linguistics
Laval University
Quebec01.2006
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - International Relations And French
University of the West Indies
Jamaica01.2000
Associate of Science (A.Sc.) - Economics, French, and Management of Business
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
St. Lucia01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft & Google Suites
- Data Synthesis
- Critical Thinking
- Intelligence Gathering
- Resource Management
- Proposal Preparation
- Best Practices
- Driving Decision Making
- Knowledge Sharing
- Delivering Presentations
Technicalproficiencies
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Adobe
Awards
Management of Business Prize, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC)
Volunteer Experience
- Babonneau Youth and Sports Council (BYSC), General-Secretary
- St. Lucia Positive Action Team (SPAT), Founder
Hobbies and Interests
- Volleyball (competitive)
- Writing
- Poetry
- Photography
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- volleyball (competitive)
- writing
- poetry
- photography
Accomplishments
- Management of Business Prize, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), Associate Degree.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RESEARCHER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
United Nations Security Council
08.2019 - 04.2024
ASSISTANT TO AMBASSADOR
St. Lucia Mission to the United Nations
08.2015 - 04.2018
ASSISTANT TO CONSUL GENERAL
Consulate General Of St Lucia
12.2013 - 08.2015
FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
09.2006 - 12.2013
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Applied Linguistics
Laval University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - International Relations And French
University of the West Indies
Associate of Science (A.Sc.) - Economics, French, and Management of Business
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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