Vaidehi Somesh
Summary
Dedicated humanitarian provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Leader
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe
Vienna, Austria
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Determined project budget and secured funding from 2 non-profit project partners
- Streamlined communication channels for enhanced team collaboration and productivity within multiple time zones
- Scheduled regular meetings with team members to develop, identify, and accomplish assigned goals and objectives
- Achieved project success by efficiently allocating resources and managing schedules.
Project Leader
United Nations Studies Association- Vienna
Vienna, Austria
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented a social media marketing plan resulting in over 1,000 participants from 5 countries
- Created, developed, and implemented an international workshop curriculum for minors
- Recorded project details such as resource cost, task progression, and budget allocation and presented weekly, monthly, and quarterly to stakeholders
- Collaborated with project members to ensure effective communication between project stakeholders from 5+ countries
Legal and Research Intern
National Human Rights Commission of India
New Delhi, India
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Learned the legal framework of human rights from a Global, Asian, and Indian perspective
- Lead a research team exploring sexual and reproductive health rights, contraception access, abortion rights, marital rape and sexual violence
- Selected to deliver speech around LGBTQ rights to a group of over 300 people including, program directors of the NHRC
- Proposed budgetary and human rights solutions to members of Congress.
Administrative Assistant and Intern
Office of the Minister of State Social Welfare
Uttar Pradesh, India
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Interned and shadowed underneath the Minister of State Social Welfare of Uttar Pradesh, Asim Arun
- Interviewed members from the LGBTQ community for the ministry
- Presented a research paper examining, comparing, and contrasting LGBTQ attitudes from a legal and social perspective with respect to the United States and India
- Coordinating grievance response between the LGBTQ community and the state government
- Spending time onsite with distressed and ostracized members of the LGBTQ community
- Assisted with the minister's daily tasks.
Educator and Office Administrator
Aloha Mind Math/Creative Aisle
Diamond Bar, California
05.2016 - 06.2022
- Taught an average class of 5-6 students between the ages of 4-16 Math, English, History and science
- Methodically provide resources for lessons and simplify lesson plan in line with curriculum objectives
- Developed creative and interactive activities to create a positive learning environment
- Adopted distinctive teaching methods, documented lessons, organized group discussions and mentored students
- Manage all fiscal transactions of the school and prioritize school's fiscal needs based on approved budget
- Perform administrative responsibilities such as data entry, billing, record keeping and coordinating schedules
- Maintain cumulative files and reports for over 100 students.
Legal Intern
Orange County Public Defender's Office
Orange County, California
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Drafted, reviewed, and revised a wide range of legal documents for attorneys
- Performed client intake and interviews to spot legal issues for presentation at case acceptance
- Conducted legal research regarding criminal law which includes; family, drug and property issues
- Observed and participated in client meetings, trials, mediations and outreach
- Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Human Rights
University of Applied Arts- Vienna
Vienna, Austria09.2023
Bachelors Degree - Liberal studies
California State University
Fullerton, California06.2021
Associates Degree - Arts and Human Expression
Fullerton Community College
Fullerton, California05.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Project Development
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Self Motivation
- Report Writing
- Excellent Communication
- Comfortable with graphic design (Photoshop, Canva)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Leader
Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe
11.2023 - 05.2024
Project Leader
United Nations Studies Association- Vienna
11.2023 - 05.2024
Legal and Research Intern
National Human Rights Commission of India
08.2022 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant and Intern
Office of the Minister of State Social Welfare
07.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
Orange County Public Defender's Office
12.2019 - 03.2020
Educator and Office Administrator
Aloha Mind Math/Creative Aisle
05.2016 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Human Rights
University of Applied Arts- Vienna
Bachelors Degree - Liberal studies
California State University
Associates Degree - Arts and Human Expression
Fullerton Community College