Resume

Victoria O. Mangam
4523 28th Road S ♦ Apt: B  Arlington, Va 22206 ♦ (717)903-8290
Email: VMangam88@gmail.com ♦ Online Portfolio: VMangam.blogspot.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging and responsible communications position where my experience, education and passion contributes to the success of an international focused organization.

EDUCATION:
            George Mason University’s Honors College, Fairfax, Virginia (GPA: 3.43)
·         B.A. Global Affairs (International Relations) with a concentration in Europe
·         B.A. Communications with a concentration in Journalism
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Krakow, Poland
·         Certification in year-long intensive Polish Language/Culture


EXPERIENCE:
            ManTech, International Corporation, Arlington, Virginia                   02/07/2011 - Present
Technical Editor
·         Reinforces division level management.
·         Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads technical data for use in documents.
·         Collaborates on proposals.
·         Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards with strict attention to detail.
·         Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.

CNN, America Inc, Washington, D.C.                                                              Fall 2010
Editorial Assistant-Network Bookings
·         Booking of on-air guests.
·         Maintained, updated and implemented guest contact database. 
·         Interviewed guests and provided support to guests.
·         Researched and proposed story ideas.
·         Participated in production and news assignment desk tasks.

U.S. Department of State, Consulate General, Krakow, Poland                   Summer 2010
Public Diplomacy Intern
·         Wrote articles for Consulate’s webpage.
·         Developed/Carried out presentations for local high-schools.
·         Organized Secretary of State’s visit, media, press book, etc.
·         Organized cultural events.
·         Revamped Consulate’s Youth Outreach by over 400% increased involvement with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc).
·         Developed material for an education website.
·         Wrote newsletter information for Department of State offices in D.C.
·         Researched/Supported extraneous consulate’s needs.

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia                                      01/2010 - 05/2010
Consultant for Dean Andrew Flagel/MyCollegeOptions.com
·         Designed website and blog.
·         Edited blog.

Institute for Global Engagement, Arlington, Virginia                                    Summer 2008
Research Associate
·         Maintained daily world news updates on website.
·         Monitored international news.
·         Organized international conferences in the U.S. and abroad.
·         Worked on electronic distribution of information for donors.
·         Event Planning.
·         Edited quarterly journal.
·         Researched countries and programs in order to brief executives and suggest possible new work for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:


·         Journalism Skills
o   AP style
o   Final Cut Pro
o   Online Journalism
o   INews
o   GuestBook Database
·         Government Experience
o   Federal
o   Contracting
·         Communications Experience
o   Online
o   Broadcast/Radio
o   Public Relations
·         Non-Profit Experience
·         Computer Skills
o   Microsoft Office
o   Adobe
o   HTML, CSS
·         Languages
o   Polish
o   German
·         Public Speaking Skills
·         Active Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
George Mason University Academic Scholarship (2006-2011)
Kosciusko Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship (2008-2009)
Student Ambassador
 Honors Mentor
Presidential Leadership Dialogue
WGMU News Director
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity: Activities Chair
 Phi Beta Delta, International Student Honor Society
 Synchronized Swimming Club: Public Relations Chair, Secretary