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Overview
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Volunteer
Victoria Barbosa Young

Victoria Barbosa Young

Dunedin

Summary

Adept at multilingual communication and strategy implementation, I've significantly contributed to projects at Transnational and the Red Cross, enhancing partnerships and broadening outreach. My proficiency in foreign languages and adaptability have empowered organizations to achieve their goals, demonstrating my ability to support teams and manage complex tasks efficiently.

Motivated politics student with a strong foundation in political theory and analysis, seeking to leverage research and communication skills in a dynamic environment. Consistent record of academic excellence, complemented by internships that enhanced capabilities in public policy and advocacy. Core competencies include critical thinking, data analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. Aiming to contribute to impactful projects that shape public discourse and policy decisions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Red Cross
Dunedin
01.2025 - Current
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
  • Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.

Secretary

Otago Latino Student Association
Dunedin
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.

Translator and Interpreter

Transational
Dunedin
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Interpreted conversations between Spanish-speaking clients and English-speaking staff members.
  • Provided written translations of legal, medical, and technical documents.
  • Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of Otago
Dunedin
05-2026

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Social media management
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Team support and assistance
  • Translation services
  • Analytics reporting
  • Social media strategy
  • Multilingual communication
  • Strategy implementation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Timeline

Volunteer

Red Cross
01.2025 - Current

Secretary

Otago Latino Student Association
01.2024 - 12.2025

Translator and Interpreter

Transational
08.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of Otago
Victoria Barbosa Young