Alexandra Scrivner

DistinctionS Accomplished in written communication skills for journalistic, creative, political briefing, and academic article grant writing report forms Practiced in cross-cultural, non-violent fields of communication, and peer mediation Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Indesign, Endnote, NVIVO Competent in program management, monitoring, evaluation, database and file managing Experienced in community-organizing and grass-roots community development. Experienced in engaging and educating youth ages 11-25 (approx 250-300 hours) Over 75 hours of English teaching for classrooms and­ one-on-one settings Fluency level (C2) in Tetum language Intermediate Level (B1) in Spanish language. Low-level Beginner (A1) in Indonesian and Zulu languages experience October 2018-January 2019, Dili, Timor-Leste La’o Hamutuk, Dili, Timor-Leste Research Intern, Human Rights and Governance Team Contributed to the design and editing of publications such as online articles, quarterly bulletin’s, popular education materials, etc. Co-constructed research design on access to potable water in Timor-Leste Conducted research with local and international stakeholders and contributed to online articles and presentations according to collected research and data. Organized and facilitated administrative tasks and oversaw monitoring and evaluation of activities/ outputs in accordance with La’o Hamutuk’s strategic plan. March 2018-Present, Dunedin, NZ (Remote) Space, Race, Bodies Conference III: Walls Committee Member & Online Publication Co-Editor Participated in weekly and/or bi-weekly meetings for required coordination and critical analysis of abstract applications Co-organized with required university departments and community participants for seamless flow of events during conference dates. Providing analysis of literature by conference keynote speakers for committee reading group Selecting abstracts, identifying reviewers and peer-reviewing for Walls online publication March 2018-October 2018, Dunedin, NZ (Independent) Dr. Katerina Standish, Deputy Director of University of Otago National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies Research Intern Organized, categorized and updated relevant academic and non-academic resources Filed and categorized hard copy publications and resources Contributed to selecting relevant academic resources on Dr. Standish’s ongoing research projects January 2018-October 2018, Dunedin, NZ (Remote) Fluency Tutors, Vancouver, Canada Online English Tutor Develop lesson plans for students ranging in ages in general conversational English, TOEFL PREP, and IELTS PREP based off their current language level. Instruct students in English grammar, vocabulary, speed of fluency and reading comprehension. Write-up quarterly update profiles of ongoing students. August 2016-March 2017, Dili, Timor-Leste AJAR, Asia Justice and Rights Program and Communication Officer Drafted internal monitoring and reporting formats Instructed student interns in strategic planning, reporting and basic notetaking skills Drafted and finalized country reports for donor bodies such as the EU and UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVTFT) Translated necessary documents from regional office into local language of Tetum so all staff could be included in higher-level decision making, as well as reports and interviews from Tetum to English for AJAR regional reports and updates for website and other multimedia platforms. Coordinated workshops and trainings with international facilitators for student groups and civil society partners February 2016-August 2016 AJAR, Asia Justice and Rights Program Intern Copy edited regional donor reports and research documents following AJAR’s work with post-conflict victims Drafted briefing policy paper following the current context of torture in Timor-Leste. This report was published in both English and Tetum language, given to relevant civil society partners and government leaders and ministries. February 2016-March 2017 ACBIT, Assosiasaun Chega! ba Ita Intern/Volunteer Co-managed and realized a three-year grant from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and Girls (UNTF) Devised ways in collaboration with organization staff on more effective data collection methods and monitoring and analysis tools Monitored implementation of program activities, creating alternatives to meet on the ground context with proposal outcomes and outputs Co-facilitated the formulation of a three-year strategic plan and drafted final strategic plan document to incorporate the collective voices of the organization staff and its primary beneficiaries Created new media platforms for organization website Co-produced short films highlighting local survivor stories to promote women’s experience of the Indonesian conflict period- Authored a child protection policy in cooperation with local staff to enhance credibility of organization’s work with victims and their families Summer 2014, Los Angeles, CA Greenpeace International Frontline Member Recruited and motivated previous Greenpeace members and one-time donators to become members by means of door-to-door activism. Educated new and previous Greenpeace members by presenting data of deforestation in a concise and timely manner. Fall 2013, Los Angeles, CA LAANE, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, “Don’t Waste L.A Campaign” Community Organizing Intern Recruited local businesses in Los Angeles to support the DWLA coalition. Their signatures were collected to further develop a database to present to city council in the spring vote of the Zero Waste L.A Ordinance. The ordinance passed into LA county law April 15, 2014. Devised and demonstrated an educational curriculum on the DWLA Campaign for presentations at college campuses. Fall 2012- Summer 2013, Azusa, CA, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti IYI, International Youth Initiative Team Leader/ Summer Staff Member Counseled and assessed team members concerning emergency protocols, cultural assimilation, and travel technicalities on a weekly basis two months prior to trip departure. Corresponded between host organization and team members before and during time abroad in order to effectively plan each day spent in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Facilitated and organized fundraising events, which included contacting corporate and independent organizations for in-kind donations, petitioned for free event space, and assured equal involvement of all team members. Planned and guided events with Dominican and Haitian staff members for youth ages 12-24 in various poor socioeconomic communities, youth prisons, and high schools. Assisted professors in English classrooms at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo twice a week for one month, acquiring 12 + hours of English language mentoring. Debriefed and analyzed daily work efforts with organization director and fellow staff members in order to effectively utilize team member skills, meet community needs, and amplify impact of organization in selected areas Education February 2018- May 2019 Centre of Peace and Conflict Studies, Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand Masters of Peace and Conflict Studies Accomplished a Master coursework with a practicum component with distinction Emphasized coursework research in psychology of Peace and Conflict, indigenous technologies and methodologies for peacekeeping, and intersectionality of development and peacebuilding. July 2018-September 2018 Otago Peer Mediation Centre, Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand Certificate of Peer Mediation Completed seven-week intensive mediation course with equal theory and practical components. Developed knowledgeable skills in community mediation including, but not limited to, organization of the formal mediation process, effective communication tactics, awareness of conflict styles, and principles of mediation August 2015 Tesol Training Spain, Barcelona, Spain TQUK certificate in TESOL, Level 5 Succeeded in the completion of an intensive 190-hour TESOL training course endorsed by TQUK and oversaw by OFQUAL (Office of the Examinations and Qualifications Regulator) with a final grade of A2. - Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, minor in Global Studies Participated in High Sierra Semester, which demanded outdoor leadership experience, practice in community development, and the completion of rigorous humanities courses. (2011) Studied one semester in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Program demanded engagement in community transformation and cultural studies alongside volunteering with a non-profit organization. (2012) Participated in urban immersion program Los Angeles Term; an interactive experiential-based academic curriculum program equipping students with hands-on community development work experience and sociological theory. (2013) Participated in intensive immersion four-week course in Chiang Mai, Thailand studying globalization and development. (2013) volunteer experiences PERMATIL Permaculture Youth Camp, Popular Educator/photographer/publication contributor (November 2018, Timor-Leste) Amnesty International University Otago Exec Team, Campaigns Officer (Feb 2018- present) Board Member to Cambria Discovery Foundation (2018-present) Iniatives of Change, Malaysia (June 2016, in Dili, Timor-Leste) Jodie O’Shea Orphanage, General Volunteer and Middle School Educational Assistant (2014) IDEPSCA (Popular Education Institute of Southern California), program coordinator, (summer 2014) Walk in the Light Ministries, Kwazulu Natal, SA, program and youth volunteer (2012) APU student leadership, freshman mentor (2011) Homework House Azusa, CA, middle school mentor (2010, 2011) Habitat for Humanity, volunteer (2009) American Field Service (AFS), foreign student host -) Cambria Rotary, community and international affairs youth officer -) References Galuh Wandita Director, AJAR -- Dr. Katerina Standish National Centre of Peace and Conflict Studies, Otago University-- Dr. Daniel Pawley Department of Communications, Azusa Pacific University-- Maria Manuela Leong Periera Director, ACBIT - -