Elin Patman
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in government relations, event management and international development. Skilled at managing high-level diplomatic events, coordinating with external stakeholders and preparing reports.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator for Diplomatic Events and Desk Officer
Embassy of Sweden to the United States
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct research on relevant topics, regions and individuals to prepare the Ambassador for diplomatic engagements
- Take notes at meetings with the Ambassador and send reports back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm
- Head of logistics for the 2024 NATO Summit
- Head of logistics for Prime Minister and Royal Family visits
- Team leader for the Embassy’s event team
- Coordinator for all strategic events
Administrative Officer
Ark Architects Inc.
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and distributed proposals and contracts
- Handled all insurance matters for the office
- Accounted for and renewed state and city architectural licenses.
Case Officer
The Swedish Insurance Agency
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Critically evaluated the cases and made decisions on appeals
- Responded to clients’ queries and presented effective solutions professionally
- Complied with company’s rules and regulations ensuring best outcomes
- Maintained the confidentiality and security of files and filing systems.
Intern
Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated with embassy staff in retaining health, sexual and reproductive rights and opposing sexual and gender-based violence
- Worked with key stakeholders in joint projects to combat maternal mortality
- Arranged and attended conferences and multilateral meetings and represented Sweden by conducting field operations
- Assisted supervisors in organizing events for Embassy on LGBTQ+ in Harare
- Prepared and submitted reports regarding LGBTQ+ persons to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Case Officer
The Swedish Migration Agency
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained positive professional relationships with clients and lawyers
- Liaised between lawyers and legal guardians throughout asylum applications
- Attended seminars on trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, children in migration and the Swedish asylum process
- Conducted interviews with applicants to record biographic information including fingerprints and photographs.
Intern
Human Rights and Democracy Link
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Raised awareness among children about their rights, opposed rights violation and taught women about reusable sanitary pads
- Created and submitted reports to supervisor and assisted in application of grants
- Updated the website, took pictures and documented the program’s progress
- Acted as an election observer during the 2016 presidential election.
Assistant
The Swedish Migration Agency
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed digital database and recorded biographic information of applicants
- Communicated useful information to newly arrived refugees and migrants
- Facilitated asylum applicants by arranging accommodations and lodging.
Education
MSc Conflict Studies -
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, UKBA Global Studies -
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, SwedenInternational relations -
Dublin City University
Dublin, IrelandArabic Course -
Ali Baba International Centre
Amman, JordanArabic Course -
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, SwedenSkills
- Leadership Skills
- Event Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Risk Assessment
- Multi-Department Teamwork
Volunteer Involvement
- Volunteer, NoSilence NoViolence, October 2022 - Current: Started by teaching a series of classes on healthy relationships/conflict and domestic violence prevention. Currently supporting with administration.
- Project Manager, Nabi Sweden Photo Exhibit, November 2015: Organized a photo exhibition and donated the profits to an orphanage in Ghana.
- Chairman, Staff-Student Liaison Committee at the University of Gothenburg, September 2014 - June 2016: Participated in meetings to discuss annual improvement and implemented strategies.
- Voting Member, Student Union Board at the University of Gothenburg, September 2014 - June 2015
- Volunteer, The Swedish Red Cross, May 2013 - September 2013: Supported youth by engaging them in activities such as bowling and cooking-evenings.
- Project Manager, Fashion Show for Breast Cancer Awareness, October 2012: Raised money for breast cancer awareness.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Coordinator for Diplomatic Events and Desk Officer
Embassy of Sweden to the United States
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Officer
Ark Architects Inc.
10.2022 - 03.2023
Case Officer
The Swedish Insurance Agency
05.2018 - 09.2018
Intern
Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe
09.2017 - 01.2018
Case Officer
The Swedish Migration Agency
06.2016 - 05.2017
Intern
Human Rights and Democracy Link
01.2016 - 03.2016
Assistant
The Swedish Migration Agency
08.2015 - 12.2015
MSc Conflict Studies -
London School of Economics and Political Science
BA Global Studies -
University of Gothenburg
International relations -
Dublin City University
Arabic Course -
Ali Baba International Centre
Arabic Course -
University of Gothenburg
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