Melanie Leon

MELANIE LEÓN FLORES PROFILE Professional in International Relations with postgraduate training in International Solidarity Action and Social Inclusion. Experience assisting vulnerable populations in both local and international contexts. Committed to the defense of human rights, social inclusion, and community engagement. WORK EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEERING, AND INTERNSHIPS REGISTRATION ASSISTANT IN REGULARIZATION PROCESS AUG 2022 - SEPT 2023 UN VOLUNTEERS – IOM – MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR – GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Conducted in-person registration of migrants. Analyzed data and contributed to project reporting. Coordinated with institutions to improve outreach and assistance efforts. SOCIAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN SPANISH COMMISSION FOR REFUGEE AID (CEAR) – MADRID, SPAIN APR 2025 - JUN 2025 Provided support and guidance to asylum seekers in a reception center. Mapped key community resources for newly arrived individuals. Supported administrative tasks and psychosocial activities. INTERN IN REFUGEE, LEGALIZATION, AND VISA DEPARTMENT OCT 2021 - MAR 2022 MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND HUMAN MOBILITY – GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Assisted in administrative procedures related to visas, apostilles, and refugee cases. Handled applications in the national system. Contributed to internal process improvement and organizational efficiency. EDUCATION Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Master’s Degree in International Solidarity Action and Social Inclusion 2024 - - 2023 Universidad Tecnológica Ecotec Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, with an emphasis in Diplomatic and Consular Relations CERTIFICATIONS Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) – University of Cambridge Travel Document, Visa, and Passport Security Measures – U.S. Government, 2022 International Seminar on Corporate Reputation and Public Relations – University of San Martín de Porres (Peru), 2018 “International Migration: a Global Issue” – SciencesPo, 2022 Electoral Observer Certification – National Electoral Council of Ecuador, 2023 DIGITAL TOOLS AND SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) Canva (design of informational materials and presentations) Basic database management Institutional social media management Video conferencing platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams Professional writing and document drafting Digital research and information analysis ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Availability: Immediate. Willing to travel and/or relocate. Work Permit: Ecuadorian nationality. Fully authorized to work in Ecuador. Driver’s License: Type B, valid.