Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Elise Zielinski-Gutierez

State Department
Mount Vernon
2
Languages
2
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented and focused on making sure many perspectives are heard, with a background in the diplomatic community. Valuing teamwork as well as individuality, the importance of communication is understood. Experienced in managing events, archival work and documentation, as well as a strong background in community focused projects.

Work History

Summer Hire for General Services Office

2 Months
State Department | 06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in managing work orders.
  • Assisted with logistics of move in for families just arriving to the embassy community
  • Assisted with logistics of pack out for families leaving the embassy community.

Summer Hire for DEIA Board

2 Months
State Department | 06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed survey data to assess sentiment regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives within the Embassy community
  • Structured survey results into an engaging presentation to effectively communicate insights.
  • Presented the findings of the survey to key Embassy leadership, including the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission
  • Created a list of culturally significant holidays/days/months for the summer and rest of the year and planned events for each of those days/months
  • Executed the events planned for the days/holidays over the summer, including a Juneteenth potluck, participation in the Guatemala Pride parade and others

Summer Hire for Office of Public Affairs

2 Months
State Department | 06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Digitized documents for the Embassy Archive
  • Assisted with event planning in English and Spanish
  • Helped make the events run smoothly in English and Spanish
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | 05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | 05-2027

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Perspective integration
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Positive demeanor
Logistics coordination
Ability to incorporate different perspectives into my work
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking Abilities
Friendly
positive attitude

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Summer Hire for General Services Office

State Department
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Summer Hire for DEIA Board

State Department
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Summer Hire for Office of Public Affairs

State Department
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Cornell College

Bachelor of Arts from Theater
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Cornell College

Bachelor of Arts from History
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Elise Zielinski-Gutierez