Ariadna Varela Vega
International Relations
Mexico City
Summary
Organized and dedicated professional with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced and multicultural environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a great ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks, I have a strong work ethic that allows me to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
1 2022 - 2023.12
- Teaching support, research of information specific to the field, academic text correction, administrative and logistical support
- As well as teaching courses on Mexico's foreign policy and overall history.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
Research Assistant
Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (UNAM)
2023.07 - 2023.12
- Research and dissemination tasks in the research project 'Militarism and authoritarianism in the Middle East after COVID-19: new axes of analysis'
- Continuous updating of the workshop website.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Assistant Analyst-Internship
Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry- Mexican Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID)
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Management of consular assistance to national athletes taking part in competitions abroad, as well as to foreign athletes with activities in Mexico
- Assistance in organizing various cultural and academic events, most notably the 3rd International Congress on Sport and Physical Culture in collaboration with the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
- I also participated in the creation of the programme based on themes relating to sport for development
- Drafting an academic study on sports diplomacy in Mexico and the world, deepening the theoretical study of sports diplomacy from an international perspective
- Administrative activities such as drafting annual reports, correspondence between embassies and governmental agencies, media monitoring, as well as the creation of various sports diplomacy campaigns and graphic material for the area's social media.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and exceptional service delivery, fostering loyalty and trust.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive reports, leading to more informed decision making.
- Facilitated effective communication by preparing concise presentations and delivering findings to management teams.
- Simplified complex information into easily digestible formats for colleagues and stakeholders, increasing understanding of key issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development efforts, enhancing overall job performance.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, ensuring all deadlines were met without compromising quality or accuracy of work.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Education
Bachelor in International Relations -
Faculty of Political And Social Sciences
National Autonomous University Of Mexico (UNAM) 2019.01 - 2022.05
Skills
Knowledge in the development of international cooperation projects, public diplomacy and consular procedures.
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-Solving
Diplomatic Skills
Multilingual Proficiency
Research abilities
Policy analysis
Command of IT tools: Windows Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, etc.), Google Suite, Canva and WordPress.
Outstanding academic and professional writing skills.
Knowledge of international politics and foreign policy.
Knowledge in the development of international cooperation projects, public diplomacy and consular procedures.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Publications and Lectures
Articles:
- "Understanding the World Cup: Qatar's sports diplomacy", El Economista, 2022-11-23, https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/opinion/Paraentender-el-Mundial-diplomacia-deportiva-de-Qatar-202211220100.html
- "The 2023 Asian Cup: the follow up to Qatar's sports diplomacy project", Blog del Grupo de Estudios Sobre Eurasia, 2024-01-17, https://euroasiaticos.blogspot.com/2024/01/la-copaasiatica-2023-la-continuacion.html
Lectures:
- "The effects of war and armed conflict on women in the Middle East", First Conference of Women in International Relations, 2022-11-29,
- "Qatar's Sports Diplomacy as a Foreign Policy Tool", Second Interdisciplinary Conference on Sport Studies in Mexico and the World, 2023-09-12
Timeline
Research Assistant
Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (UNAM)
2023.07 - 2023.12
Assistant Analyst-Internship
Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry- Mexican Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID)
2022.10 - 2023.11
Bachelor in International Relations -
Faculty of Political And Social Sciences
2019.01 - 2022.05
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
1 2022 - 2023.12
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