Pilar Arenas Merino

Pilar Arenas Merino (-|- Nationality: Spanish. EU Citizen EDUCATION INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS EUROPEOS Master on European Studies Preparation for EU EPSO EXAM: “Oposiciones ADE Unión Europeo” Madrid, Spain In Process IE UNIVERSITY/BUSINESS SCHOOL Madrid, Spain Bachelor in International Relations Graduated: July 2018  GPA: 8,7/10  Thesis topic (Grade: 9/10): “Does Terrorism Enable Gender Equality? A quantitative analysis of the impact of terrorism on gender equality in Colombia.”  Cum Laude Coursework includes: Political Theory I; Political Theory II; History up to 1945; Comparative politics; History Since 1945; Quantitative/qualitative research methods; Intl. Law; Analysis of Foreign Policy; Professional Deontology; Global Governance and Intl. Institutions; Organizational Skills; Project Management; The Contemporary Middle-East;  Summa Cum Laude/ academic distinction: Humanities (Art); Public Opinion and Political Communication; Management of the Multinational Corporation; Negotiation Tactics; International Trade; Gender and Development UNIVERSITÉ DE SCIENCES PO PARIS Exchange semester Paris, France September– December 2017 HASTINGS SCHOOL - British School Year 7 – Year 13 (British A Levels + Spanish Selectividad) Madrid, Spain 2008 -2014 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CANDESEC LONDON Madrid, Spain Consulting/Advisor for a Project on Private Tertiary Education September - October 2018  Investigated and found global educational trends on what are young people’s preferences for their tertiary education.  Investigated and mapped all of the possible Stakeholders (Private Universities in Spain).  Tracked Social Media, Mentions in Academic Texts and Newspapers.  Consulted and advised Unit coordinator in the investigation and presentation of different strategies, projects and ideas.  Interviewed Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across the country to create a database. CAF, Development Bank of Latin America Caracas, Venezuela Unidad de Igualdad y Equidad de Género, Oficina de Caracas June – August 2017  Investigated and found global gender funds to which the institution could apply to or co-finance, in an attempt to acquire outside funding which was destined entirely to gender operations.  Created proposal for creation of Gender Bonds as new way of providing funding for the institution.  Investigated and implemented Gender Safeguard in water operations.  Developed communication and institutional relations strategy for Gender Unit at an external level, to explain CAF’s added value as a Development Bank, and ongoing projects.  Consulted and advised Unit coordinator in the investigation and presentation of different strategies, projects and ideas. FUNDACIÓN VÍA CÉLERE Madrid, Spain Team Leader for Consulting project via IE University Lab February - May 2017  Led 15-student team, distributing tasks and supervising work performed for various projects: o Conducted market benchmarking for social impact, with particular emphasis on the housing market. o Prepared communication plan to increase external awareness. o Drafted corporate volunteer strategy allowing Via Célere employees to contribute to Foundation’s mission. WEBER&SHANDWICK (Project for GESTAMP) Madrid, Spain Consulting/ Advisor via IE University Lab January – June 2016  Developed Communication and Institutional Relations strategy for Gestamp that highlighted and rose awareness on Gestamp’s role in reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and the development of innovative technologies and techniques (i.e. hot stamping) to make safer, lighter and “greener” cars.  Conducted market benchmarking for social impact, with particular emphasis on the car component market.  Prepared communication plan for both Private and Public Sector TINKLE – Communication, Political and Public Affairs Agency Shadower /Work Insight Madrid, Spain July 2012 ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND Shadower - Communication and Legal Department Madrid, Spain June 2012 LANGUAGES Spanish (Native). English (Bilingual. Proficiency level. Degree in English). French (Fluent, C1 level), Catalan (Fluent) FURTHER EXPERIENCE  Research Assistant. (Summer 2018) Evangelos Liaras.  Social Worker in a Nursing Home. Residencia y Centro de Día San Sebastián de los Reyes Moscatelares  Semi-Professional Footballer/Coach. -) Rayo Vallecano and Juventud Sanse.  Art teacher for mentally & physically handicapped people. Fundación Amanecer (2013- Present)  Participated in Peace & Conflict Resolution CAX simulation at CESEDEN. Legal Advisor to the Military  Political Experience: Ciudadanos, Young Talents, Barcelona PSOE, Fuencarral, Madrid  European Youth Parliament Simulation participant. Competed in various national Debate Competitions.  Participated in Lego Serious Play Workshop (2016)