Abhilasha Sharma

580 Jefferson Street Apt # 7  Monterey, CA 93940  8505665971  asharma@miis.edu

EDUCATION Master of Arts in Public Administration December 2011

Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Bachelor of Science in International Relations December 2009

Minor in Women Studies
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
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COURSEWORK &  Fluent in Nepali & Hindi  Global Feminism

COMPETENCIES  Public Policy & Analysis  International Migration
 Grant Writing  Political Problems in Developing Countries

EXPERIENCE Administrative Assistant January2009 – present

Office Services, MIIS, Monterey, CA
 Performed a variety of administrative and clerical duties
 Served as information and communication manager for an office
 Disseminated information by using the telephone, mail services, Web sites, and e-
mail
Student Catering Manager August 2006 – December 2009
Sodexo Food Service, MSUM, Moorhead, MN
 Served food and beverages in a highly proficient and presentable manner
 Collaborated with catering chef and assisted superiors in organizing events and
décor coordination

Student Office Assistant August 2009 – December 2009

Sociology Department, MSUM, Moorhead MN
 Managed all office assistant and administration tasks, including answering phones
and maintaining student academic files
 Performed clerical duties, including making copies, running errands and placing calls
 Handled and distributed incoming mails to executive offices

Special Event Coordinator September 2008 – August 2009

Nepal Student Association (NSA), MSUM
 Volunteered to organize a variety of events
 Developed and implemented resource plans required for events
 Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills with the student and
university personnel

Student Diplomat Fall 2009

Office of International Program, MSUM
 Experienced cross-cultural and leadership training
 Volunteer as a peer advisor to help new international students during orientation and
registration
ACTIVITIES Women of the World, MIIS Spring 2009

Model U.N. Conference Fall 2009

Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN
Women Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Conference Spring 2009