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Paulina Rodas

Boston,Massachusetts

Summary

Dynamic and bilingual professional with a proven track record in community engagement and strategic communication, honed through roles at Simmons University and Swisscontact. Excelled in leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel and cross-cultural communication skills to enhance project outcomes and foster customer relationships. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and event planning, achieving significant milestones in academic and project development settings, such as becoming the president of my school's Economic Liaison. I am determined to fulfill my long-term goal of building a career in Economics & Public Policy in order to promote society's development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Outreach Representative

Simmons University
09.2024 - Current

I am responsible for making reaching out to high school students to answer questions about what life is like as a Simmons student, inform students of upcoming admission events and deadlines, and help prospective students make an educated decision about whether or not Simmons is right for them. Additional tasks include responding to student questions via email, assisting the admission office with virtual/in-person events as needed, and data projects.

Project Development Intern

Swisscontact
05.2024 - 09.2024

I was responsible for supporting the Inclusive Coffee project by preparing reports and presentations and assisting with administrative tasks. I also had the opportunity to participate in meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing initiatives. I developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables.

Honors Peer Mentor

Simmons University
06.2024 - Current

My role is to support first-year honors students in their transition to college. I provide guidance, advice, and mentorship to help them navigate the academic and social aspects of college life. I help students set academic goals, develop effective study habits, and connect them with resources on campus.

Project Intern

Crossing Bridges
05.2023 - 08.2023

Maintained open lines of communication with supervisor and peers, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues or concerns that arose during the project lifecycle. I also managed client communication distribution during ongoing projects.

Honors Planning Committee

Simmons University
02.2023 - Current

Plan and organize the annual Honors Awards Dinner, where we take time at the end of the year to celebrate the graduating seniors who are part of the Honors Program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & International Relations

Simmons University
Boston, MA
05.2026

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • R Studio
  • Community Engagement
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Strategic Communication
  • Organizational Leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Outreach Representative

Simmons University
09.2024 - Current

Honors Peer Mentor

Simmons University
06.2024 - Current

Project Development Intern

Swisscontact
05.2024 - 09.2024

Project Intern

Crossing Bridges
05.2023 - 08.2023

Honors Planning Committee

Simmons University
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & International Relations

Simmons University
Paulina Rodas