VICTORIA PANCHEVA
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OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated, outgoing, and energetic college graduate looking to contribute to a position in International Relations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Obtained U. S. Government Secret Security clearance from the Department of State (Spring 2020)
Research and writing skills in gathering information quickly and producing a concise report
Leadership skills – confidence, resilience, flexibility, integrity, empathy
Software Skills – Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet research and social media tools
Languages: Fluent English and Bulgarian, Advanced Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Spring 2020
Intern, U.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Assisted in writing cables and reports to Washington D.C.
Processed data for stolen/lost passports at the Consul
Analyzed information and wrote reports about different regions in Spain
Summer 2019
Intern Teacher, Fundació Germina, Barcelona, Spain
Taught English to elementary and middle school students
Organized student’s daily routines and – lessons, meals, field trips
Developed leadership skills – confidence, resilience, rapport, empathy
Utilized Spanish language proficiency in daily work and socially
2018 – 2019
Receptionist, Heyward-Allen Motor Company, Athens, GA
Provided customer service in person and by phone regarding car sales
Managed payments using accounting software
Processed data entry and kept records of sales using software
Solved everyday problems or escalated to upper management
Secured clients with the information, persons, and documents they requested about car sales
2015 – 2018
Front Service Clerk, Publix, Johns Creek, GA
Demonstrated self-motivation to work during high school and college years
Provided customer service
Organized the store space
Solved workflow problems
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2018
Volunteer, Athens-Clarke Public Library
Organized books and other library materials
2012 – 2018
Volunteer, Atlanta Fulton Public Library
Equipped library books with RFID chips
Organized books and other library materials
2017
Editor, “The Retirement Plan,” manuscript by Mihir Bagchi
EDUCATION
2018 – 2020
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
B.S. in International Affairs with minor in Spanish
(Graduated December 2020, GPA 3.36)
2016 – 2018
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Major in International Affairs with minor in Spanish (interim)
2012 – 2016
Johns Creek High School, Johns Creek, GA
High School Diploma
AWARDS
2016 – 2018
2011 – 2015
2010 – 2016
2006 – 2016
Dean’s List, Kennesaw State University
National Federation of Music Clubs
National Honor Society
Math Kangaroo in USA
LANGUAGES
English – Native/Bilingual Proficiency
Spanish – Professional Working Proficiency
Bulgarian – Native/Bilingual Proficiency
REFERENCES
Maryann Gallgher - UGA, International Affairs Faculty
Eulalia d’Ortado - U.S. Consulate General Barcelona
Pam Kirkland - Heyward Allen Motor Company