Veronica Conte
Profile
BSc Graduate (Cum Laude) in International Relations and Organizations from
Leiden University (First Class Honors). Passionate of International Development and Development Policy.
Employment History
Trade Adviser - Internship, Bilateral Chamber of Commerce El Salvador - Holland, The Hague
JANUARY 2 0 2 0 — J UNE 2 0 2 0
Researched potential Dutch investors interested to export or import from or to El Salvador. Conducted in-depth analyses of the various product-requirements or quality standards needed to trade with countries in the European Union and provided those data to Salvadoran exporters. Collected and organized data in the two languages. Supported the President in organizing events for the promotion of the Chamber. Leveraged strong relationships and networks to increase company presence and opportunities. Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
Research Assistant, A Semente do Conhecimento, Porto J ULY 2 0 1 8 — S E P T EMBER 2 0 1 8
My role was to study gender inequality in Portugal and to analyse both quantitatively and qualitatively big data, with the use of statistical software. Moreover, I worked alongside educators in devising workshops in which kids would be informed and taught about gender equality and I moderated debates. The project was coordinated with AIESEC in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. References
Sonia Meijer from Bilateral Chamber of Commerce El Salvador – Holland ********************@*****.*** +316********
Education
BSc: International Relations and Organizations, Leiden University, The Hague
S E P T EMBER 2 0 1 7 — J ULY 2 0 2 0
Cum Laude. 180 + 30 additional ECTS (credits) completed in extracurricular courses. Thesis: The Economic Development Strategy in Post-Neoliberal Bolivia. Honours College: Tackling Global Challenges, Leiden University JANUARY 2 0 1 8 — J ULY 2 0 2 0
Extra-curricular opportunity to follow additional courses, adding 30 ECTS to the ordinary bachelor of 180 ECTS. I completed courses in: Attacking Global Problems at an EU Level, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Crucial Skills, Consulting Project: Enhancing a rule of law culture in practical ways. Exchange Semester, Yale-NUS, Singapore
AUGUST 2 0 1 9 — DECEMBER 2 0 1 9
Economic of Globalization, International Trade, Good Company, Anthropology of Law and Politics. Grade A.
Liceo Classico - High School, Ventimiglia
S E P T EMBER 2 0 1 2 — J UNE 2 0 1 7
Graduated with 100/100
Details
Madrid, Spain
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NATIONALITY
Italian
DATE / P L ACE OF B I RTH
25/07/1998
Bordighera
Links
Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Communication Skills
IBM SPSS Statistics
Stata
Qualitative and Quantitative
Analysis
Languages
Italian
Spanish; Castilian
English
French
Portuguese
Extra-curricular activities
Councillor at AFS Intercultural Exchange, AFS Intercultural Programs, Bordighera
S E P T EMBER 2 0 1 6 — P R E S ENT
I volunteer in the NGO AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs by guiding and advising other students through intercultural learning journeys. Preparing future outgoing exchange students for their exchange via several preparational camps, meetings and workshops. I help with the media promotion of the Facebook, Instagram and website pages of the organization.
Student Representative High School Committee, Ventimiglia 2 0 1 6 — 2 0 1 7
I was the student and class representative for my course during my last year of high school, liaising with academic staff and reporting back to students. This activity helped me to further connect with my peers and understand their needs as well as developing negotiation skills by discussing compelling problems with teachers to find agreements acceptable for both parties.
Year Abroad, AFS Intercultural Programs, Dominican Republic AUGUST 2 0 1 5 — J ULY 2 0 1 6
Year abroad with AFS Intercultural Exchanges Awarded with merit on the final exams. Weighted average of 97/100. Main subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Spanish Literature, Civic education, Social Sciences and History of Arts. AWARDS AND HONORS
Lustra+ Scholarship, The Hague
AUGUST 2 0 1 9 — DECEMBER 2 0 1 9
The LUSTRA+ scholarship was created by Leiden University to encourage students to gain international experience and specialist knowledge outside Europe, it was awarded to me to support my exchange semester at Yale-NUS, due to my academic achievement.
Holland Scholarship – Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Leiden
AUGUST 2 0 1 9 — DECEMBER 2 0 1 9
Holland Scholarship – Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science The Holland Scholarship is intended for talented Leiden University Bachelor's students who want to study, undertake research, or do an internship at an institution or company outside the EEA, awarded to me to economically support my exchange at Yale-NUS.
AFS Scholarship – AFS Intercultural Exchanges
AUGUST 2 0 1 5 — J ULY 2 0 1 6
AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides scholarships to help young people go on exchange to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just world.