Sofia Targon
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Committed job seeker with a deep understanding of geopolitical trends, hands-on involvement in diplomatic engagements and military background. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to achieve optimal results for the organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
4-year International Exchange Cadet
Department of Defense
USAF Academy, CO
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Acted as a representative of Moldovan National Army at United States Air Force Academy
- Built friendly diplomatic relationships with foreign cadets and officers
- 1st female cadet from Eastern Europe to be accepted into USAFA and West Point.
NATO Evaluation of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion, Joint Field Exercise
Moldovan National Army in cooperation with NATO
, Republic of Moldova
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Acted as a Russian to English, Romanian to English entrepreneur between the representatives of NATO and Moldovan National Army
- Shadowed officer leadership of the infantry intelligence platoon in daily missions
- Completed inventory inspections forms.
Cadet/Wing International Liaison Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Air Force Cadet Wing
USAF Academy, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported Department of International Programs staff with international events
- Ensured International Cadet freshmen were well integrated into USAFA
- Innovated methodologies to help foster cultural awareness at the academy.
Cadet/Flight Non-Commissioned Officer in leadership training
Air Education and Training Command Program
Lackland AFB, TX
06.2022
- Shadowed Military Training Instructors in Basic Military Training daily operations
- Practiced leadership and military professionalism skills
- Oversaw, trained, and led a flight of 30 trainees for a total of 3 weeks.
Cadet/Flight Non-Commissioned Officer and Flight Commander
Basic Cadet Training
USAF Academy, CO
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversaw, trained, and led 2 flights of 30 basic cadets for a total of 6 weeks
- Introduced incoming cadets to the military customs and courtesies and facilitated the initial stages of the basic cadets’ (Classes of 2026 and 2027) professional military development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Area Studies, Political Science
05.2024
- Fall 2020 - Spring 2024 - Dean's List
- 3.607 GPA
- Member of the National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha), 2024
- Member of the French Honor Society (Pi Delta Phi), 2024
- Russian, Eastern European, Eurasian Studies Club Cadet in Charge, 2021-2024
- Bilateral Cooperation between Moldova and United States Framework, Capstone Project: Strategic analysis of the Baltic States, Georgia and Moldova followed by an information warfare policy proposal
- Superior Delegate Award Recipient at the Thirty-Ninth Annual International Model NATO Conference.
Skills
- Military service experience
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Understanding of the geopolitical environment
- Academic research experience
- Focus in Eastern European studies
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cadet/Wing International Liaison Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge - Air Force Cadet Wing
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cadet/Flight Non-Commissioned Officer in leadership training - Air Education and Training Command Program
06.2022
Cadet/Flight Non-Commissioned Officer and Flight Commander - Basic Cadet Training
05.2022 - 07.2022
NATO Evaluation of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion, Joint Field Exercise - Moldovan National Army in cooperation with NATO
05.2021 - 06.2021
4-year International Exchange Cadet - Department of Defense
06.2020 - 05.2024
United States Air Force Academy - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Area Studies, Political Science
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