LEELA VOSKO

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2010, New School University, New York,
NY
~Deans List
Courses: Advanced Political Journalism, Political and Social Changes in Devel
oping Nations, International Media and Meaning, Critical Security Studies, Mi
litarized Vision
Activities: Model United Nations, International Club
Achievements: International Baccalaureate Diploma, International Youth Award
(IYA) (2006)
EXPERIENCES (References Available)
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) , Operations Intern
May - Sept 2008 Mae Sot, Thailand Mae La, Umpiem & Nupo refugee camps
May - Sept 2009 Mae Hong Son, Thailand Ban Mai Nai Soi & Ban Mae Surin refu
gee camps
Printed and packaged refugee travel documents including Customs Declarations, I-
94s, Promissory Notes and employment forms.
Carried out finger-printing required by Thai authorities (criminal record and ex
it permit requirements) for refugees bound for third countries.
Updated schedules and arranged transportation for refugee medical check-ups and
departures.
Updated Advanced Booking Notifications on a daily basis.
Made phone calls to government and military institutions in Thailand to secure r
efugee travel routes and appropriate military escorts.
Insured that all individual X-Rays, Customs Declarations, I-94s and luggage tags
were included and inserted into correct IOM-marked travel bags.
Mailed departure records and promissory notes to MRF Thailand by Thai courier.
Problem solved case-specific departure scenarios such as no-show-for-departures
and refugee absences.
Escorted refugees in and out of the refugee camps.
Notable Achievements
Prepared, rehearsed and executed special IOM events to mark former-First Lady La
ura Bushs visit to the organization and Mae La camp in 2008.
Researched, wrote and presented a report to the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, Eri
c John, outlining current migration trends and challenges facing Burmese refugee
s opting for resettlement to the US in 2009.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA, New York, NY , Media Relations/Communications Intern,
Jan - May 2009
Compiled daily electronic clips of Amnesty Internationals media coverage - Human
Rights in the news.
Conducted research on domestic and international human rights issues and new rel
evant media for media directors.
Updated and managed media lists and press contacts.
Wrote, edited, drafted and proofread internal and external documents, including
letters to the editor, press releases and pitches.
Pitched Amnesty Internationals current focuses to the media.
Handled the media departments bills and newspaper subscriptions.
Provided administrative support such as photocopying, faxing, filing, printing a
nd media kit assembling.
Managed AIs media phone line and processed press inquiries.
Established first ever ongoing relationship between Amnesty International and me
mbers of the American Chinese press.
PROFILE
Experiences in public relations for human rights, international refugee resettle
ment and investigative and political journalism.
Knowledge of current world issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong proofreading and editi
ng skills.
Logistical and administrative experiences in international migration and communi
cations/media relations.
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to multi-
task and meet tight deadlines with a positive attitude.
Creative problem solving and analytical abilities.
Team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Global awareness as well as historical and cultural breadth.
Fluent in English and Thai with experience in translating both conversations and
documents.
Always willing to learn and acquire new skills. Flexible, polite, well-mannered
and reliable.
TECHNICAL LITERACY: PC/Mac, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
), Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iWorks, iMovie, GIMP; Lexis Nexis, Cision and Mi
mosa databases.