MA in Political Science and International Relations

SONA BABAYAN

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OBJECTIVE

SEEKING AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE. THE POSITION WILL ENABLE ME TO CONTRIBUTE

TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CAREER ADVANCEMENT

OPPORTUNITIES.

EDUCATION

American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia. Master's degree in

Political Science and International Affairs 2009-2011.

Master's Essay- Information and Communication Technologies and Good

Governance in Armenia

Yerevan State Pedagogical University, Yerevan, Armenia. Faculty of

Romanogermanic languages. Bachelor's degree in Linguistics 2004- 2008.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Technical skills with the ability to learn/adjust to other systems

when required

. Highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively

. Strong organizational skills

. Sound judgment and sensitivity to confidential documents and issues

. The ability to be a self-starter, creative, detail oriented, flexible

and proactive member of the team.

. Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways

. Effective time management and resources.

. Strong follow-up skills to keep deadlines on track. Sense of urgency

and willingness to help obtain closure on deadlines.

. Strong attention to detail.

. PC Proficient

. Fluent in speaking and writing English, Russian, Armenian

. Excellent leadership and communication skills, demonstrated by my

experiences as a language instructor

WORK EXPERIENCE

"Jupiter" LLC. Yerevan, Armenia. Translator, interpreter

November 2008- March 2009

. Translating documents into English,Russian and vice versa

. Preparing CVs for workers from different countries

. Making phone calls and administrating in Jupiter hotel

American University of Armenia, Work study, " Turpanjyan Center" March 01-

March 30 2011.

. Survey and polling

American University of Armenia. The faculty of Extension,

Work-study. Administrative Assistant

2010 October - 2011 May.

. Answering phone calls

. Data input

. Helping the staff with administrative issues

. Assisting freshmen

Computer skills

Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook Express, Power point, SPSS, Access

TRAINING COURSES

TC "Breaking down the wall". June 20 - 29, 2010. Non-violent actions.

Georgia.

"Art N Act" Youth Exchange Program, 02-10 October 2012, Sumy, Ukraine.

INTERSHIP/ Volunteering

American Bar Association, Rule of Law Initiative (ABA/ROLI)

VOLUNTEERING

International Foundation for Electoral System

Helping the participants of the training courses

02/01/2012- 01/30/2012

PAID INTERNSHIP _ Intern of Local Government Component/ Administrative

assistant

Counterpart International

Civil Society & Local Government USAID Support (CSLGS) Program

Research

Minutes taking

Reports and memorandum conduction

Organization of events and meetings

Data input into MIS (Management Information System)

2011 March- 2014 February

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