m. doherty - resume
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MEGAN DOHERTY 132 North Wayne Street, Arlington VA 22201
513-284-7653; [email protected]
OBJECTIVE: I seek to position myself where I can use my bilingual abilities, critical thinking skills and passion for helping others
to do meaningful, impactful and positive work on a global scale.
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts Boston – September 2016 – expected May 2017 Washington, DC Spanish/English Translation Certificate Program
ATA Certified, Online Program, Currently Enrolled
Clemson University – August 2010 – May 2014 Clemson, SC Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages, Concentration: Spanish (GPA: 3.62/4.0)
Minors: Psychology, Anthropology
Universidad Blas Pascal – January 2013 – June 2013 Córdoba, Argentina Foreign Exchange Study Abroad Program (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
Full Immersion, Home Stay, All Classes in Spanish
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Native English, Fluent Spanish, Beginner Portuguese
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE: Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Inter-American Development Bank – December 2016 – Present Washington, DC
Legal Department Sovereign Guaranteed Operations Division Spanish Bilingual Office Support (TTC)
Assist in production, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, contracts, agreements and resolutions
Process such legal documents before and after approval signing
Register and classify documents in the Bank’s system for official distribution and production
Translate and transcribe documents from one language to another
Provide administrative and logistical support in the planning and execution of meetings and events
Organize, update and process files and records related to Division in Bank databases
Manage and keep track of all Division assignments
Process staff travel arrangements such as authorizations and expense reports
Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy – September 2016 – November 2016 Arlington, VA
Program Officer and Spanish Translator for Climate Change and Human Security Program
Researched climate change, human security, environmental conflict, and Andean social movements
Wrote and edited letters of interest, op ed pieces, and annotated bibliographies
Translated program presentations, related news articles, and CCHS materials
Contacted potential stakeholders and internationally interested parties
Coordinated with Team Leader and other Program Officers to present information to Directors
Contributed input and ideas to developing goals for program
Foley Hoag, LLP – July 2015 – July 2016 Washington, DC
Spanish Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant & Case Assistant/Library Assistant/File Clerk
Researched remedies in international law and states’ rights to natural resources under the law of the sea
Helped open pro bono case for asylum applicant
Drafted engagement letters in English and in Spanish
Helped with transcript review, cite checking, legal research, and production of trial documents
Coordinated with paralegals and assistants to send/retrieve boxes to/from offsite storage
Input expenses and invoices as well as managed all book requests and library materials for DC office
MEGAN DOHERTY 132 North Wayne Street, Arlington VA 22201
513-284-7653; [email protected]
Temp Work – February 2015 – June 2015 Washington, DC
Worked as receptionist for various agencies answering phones, receiving guests, reserving conference rooms
Functioned as assistant and legal project assistant for numerous firms helping with product delivery, emails,
Excel spreadsheets, and preparing files for off-site storage
DCF Church – December 2014 – January 2015 Managua, Nicaragua Spanish Translator/Interpreter
Functioned as liaison in written and verbal translations between visiting and home group
Communicated and executed transportation logistics and trip finances
Delegated division of work to student group according to the needs of the home organization
CoStar Group – September 2014 – December 2014 Washington, DC
Research Associate
Conducted detailed data collection of apartment complexes across the U.S.
Executed data management skills while incorporating information into the CoStar Group Apartments.com
application
ALUMNI AND OTHER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Women’s Information Network (WIN) - International Network Co-Chair
Co-created panel event with topic: “The Global Color Line: A candid conversation about the intersections of
race, gender, and class on the pathway to an international career”
Amazing Women in the Intelligence Community (AWIC)
Clemson Alumni Club for Greater DC/Baltimore Area
United Nations Association, National Capitol Area
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Basecamp, Trello, Chrome River, Adobe, DM, Elite Programs, Prezi