Summary of Curriculum Vitae
Alexandra da Costa

EDUCATION

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. MA 2006
Concentration: School of International Service, Global Environmental Policy Program GPA: 3.73

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT BA May 2003
Double Major: Government and Psychology
Honors: Dean’s Honors four semesters
Languages: Native speaker of English, Portuguese and Spanish
Advanced/Intermediate French
Fluent in written and spoken Italian

EXPERIENCE

Advogados do Mercosul Consultant Brasília, D.F. July 2009 – January 2011

• Translate legal documents.
• Assist in preparing publications.
• Research international environmental law.
• Provided support and analysis related to North-American partner.

Inter American Development Bank Consultant Washington, D.C September 2005- December 2005

• Assist in outreach activities organized by the Sustainable Development Division (SDS/ENV)
• Coordinated semi-annual meetings with NGOs, international organizations and multilateral financial institutions
• Provided support to analysis and reports related to the priorities of the division
• Prepared articles for the website
• Organized the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment conference held at bank headquarters
• Assisted with the preparation of a report on the Equator Principles

Inter American Development Bank Summer Intern Washington, D.C. June 2005 –August 2005

• Conducted research on biodiversity related activities in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Assisted with the a Convention on Climate Change
• Assisted with the Seminar on Agriculture and Soybeans

American University, Academic Support Center Writing Lab Counselor, Washington, D.C. August 2004 – present

• Assist with interpretation of assignment and writing process for students with learning disabilities or English as a second language (ESL) students
• Review papers, paying attention to organization and content
• Received extensive cross-training to counsel students with learning disabilities

Organization of American States Intern, Washington, D.C. March 2004 – December 2004

• Assisted with the drafting of brochures and promotional material for activities sponsored by the Unit for Sustainable Development and the Environment
• Assisted with the preparation of work plans and technical reports, and draft communications
• Conducted research on current hemispheric issues related to water resources management and sustainable development, in particular to prepare a document on water pricing in Argentina, Chile and Brazil
• Presented original research to Unit Director and members
• Assisted with the management and execution of projects and related initiatives
• Assisted with the preparation of internal reports and translation

Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization Language Specialist, Brasilia, Brazil August 2003-December 2003

• Translated official documents, treaties and web-pages from Spanish and Portuguese into English
• Served as language consultant for various staff members
• Participated in meetings in function of simultaneous translator
• Edited translations and original texts for hard-back edition in both Spanish and English (editor-in-chief)

Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Inauguration, Brasilia, Brazil December 2002

• Contacted diplomatic personnel involved in inauguration ceremony
• Provided phone support and guidance on logistics related to the ceremony
• Confirmed lists and coordinated meetings

Connecticut College, Information Services Help Desk Technician, New London, Connecticut Fall 1999 - Spring 2003

• Solved various software and hardware related issues
• Managed email efficiently, providing online support for college community

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, SPSS, PhotoShop and Internet research

ACTIVITIES

• United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Fellowship program (Fall, 2005)
• Editor of International Student Handbook for Connecticut College

News

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