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Syed Muhammad Adnan Aslam

Syed Muhammad Adnan Aslam

Budapest

Summary

Ambitious International Relations student with experience in diplomacy, climate advocacy, and project coordination. Currently working in the USA as a Special Project Assistant, gaining skills in leadership, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Serving as a Climate Pact Ambassador for the European Commission and a former intern at the Pakistan Embassy in Budapest. Passionate about global governance, youth leadership, and environmental policy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Project Assistant

University of Maine
Maine, United States
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Coordinate logistics and scheduling for university-wide special projects and events serving 2,000+ students and staff.
  • Assisted in coordinating special projects, ensuring alignment with university objectives and timelines.
  • Assist in resource allocation and administrative tasks, contributing to a 15% increase in project efficiency.
  • Conducted research to support project initiatives, enhancing data accuracy and relevance.

Climate Pact Ambassador

European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
12.2023 - 08.2025

https://climate-pact.europa.eu/meet-community/climate-pact-ambassadors/syed-muhammad-adnan-aslam_en

  • Support compliance initiatives that contributed to a 15% increase in local participation in climate action programs.
  • Participate in monthly training sessions provided by the European Commission, enhancing knowledge of the latest climate science and policy updates.
  • Collaborate with 10+ local organizations and stakeholders to coordinate events
  • Coordinated events promoting European values and policies to diverse audiences.

Buddy System Mentor

ELTE International Office
Budapest
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provide administrative and bureaucratic support tailored to students' needs.
  • Actively promote and facilitate interaction and collaboration between Hungarian and international students to create a vibrant and inclusive community.

Intern

Pakistan Embassy Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conduct political research and analysis on the host country’s economic policies, government, and current events.
  • Assist with preparing political briefings, reports, and background papers for embassy officials.
  • Assist with education or cultural exchange programs, including liaising with local educational NGOs.
  • Attend and summarize speeches, conferences, or public events that have diplomatic relevance.

Event Assistant

Brain Bar
Budapest, Hungary
01.2024 - 10.2024

https://brainbar.com/munkatars/syed-adnan

  • Plan and execute events, including conferences, talks, workshops, and networking sessions.
  • Assist in implementing financial reporting processes, including tracking event expenses and revenues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Eötvös Loránd University Hungary
Budapest
07-2026

Certification - International Criminal Law

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
07-2025

Certification - International Humanitarian Law

University of Leiden
11.2024

Certificate - International Security Management

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam
11-2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Communicate with customers
  • Manage project metrics
  • Events Organizing
  • Google (Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Google Drive, Google Slide)
  • Database entry
  • Research

Accomplishments

    National Youth Award – Educasa International

    Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Winner

    ELTE Excellence Award Nominee

Affiliations

  • United Nations Association of Pakistan Permanent Member
  • Budapest Hungary ELTE IR society
  • Budapest Hungary Culture Club ELTE
  • World Youth Alliance
  • Effective Altruism Hungary
  • Amnesty International

Certification

  • Moral Foundations of Politics Yale University 05/07/2023
  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations O.P Jindal Global University 06/2023
  • The Science of Well-Being Yale University 03/2023
  • Discover your leadership moment World Health Organization 08/2022

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): URDU
ENGLISH
Full Professional

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

  • Budapest Hungary Visit to Pakistan Embassy 27/10/2023
  • Budapest Hungary Visit to Austrian Embassy 17/10/2023
  • Budapest Hungary Visit to US Embassy 20/11/2024

Training

  • Brussels Belgium European Commission European Climate Pact Annual Event 05/03/2024
  • Level Up Program by European Parliament 12/04/2024 – 14/04/2024
  • Study Session European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, France 10-15 june 2024

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, Squash

Timeline

Special Project Assistant

University of Maine
06.2025 - 08.2025

Intern

Pakistan Embassy Hungary
08.2024 - 11.2024

Buddy System Mentor

ELTE International Office
06.2024 - 02.2025

Event Assistant

Brain Bar
01.2024 - 10.2024

Climate Pact Ambassador

European Commission
12.2023 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Eötvös Loránd University Hungary

Certification - International Criminal Law

Case Western Reserve University

Certification - International Humanitarian Law

University of Leiden

Certificate - International Security Management

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Syed Muhammad Adnan Aslam