Fiorella Vargas
Vancouver
Summary
Hardworking, organized, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and great time-management. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
UBCMUN DSG Marketing & Public Outreach
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC.
04.2024 - Current
- Proposed to bring back University of British Columbia Model United Nations (UBCMUN) conference, the largest MUN conference on the West Coast, after a 4-years hiatus.
- Elected as Deputy-Secretary General Marketing & Public Outreach for UBCMUN 2025
- Re-branded UBCMUN's identity in the social media by creating a new logo, defining a new color pallet, among others.
- Increased UBCMUN's outreach by creating presence in the social media platforms, designing a website for the conference, and planning and carrying out a marketing strategy.
- Managed volunteers and team members, providing clear direction and fostering a positive working environment.
- Developed adaptability and open-mindness by performing tasks and assuming responsibilities out of the assigned role
MUN Student Association Delegate & VP Marketing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - Current
- Participated in training sessions, one-day conferences and international conferences
- Verbal Commendation at the North West MUN (NWMUN) Seattle Conference, 2022
- Recipient of "Best Delegate" Award in the UNESCO One-Day Conference held on November 2023
- Attended to international travel conferences in New York (CMUNNY 2023) and Settle (NWMUN 2023) as head delegate
- Attended to local travel conferences in Montreal (McMUN 2024) and Toronto (NAMUN 2024) as delegate and head delegate respectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Showed willingness on learning and improving at the personal and professional level
- Elected for first time as MUNSA Vice-President Marketing on April, 2023 and re-elected for second year on April 2024.
- Developed leadership, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills among others.
International Model NATO, UBC Head Delegate
Howard University
Washington D.C., USA
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Performed a remarkable role as Head Delegate of the UBC delegation, representing Lithuania in the Military Committee.
- Attended and maintained courteous relations with Faculty Advisor, Staff, and fellow delegates during training sessions and committee sessions at the conference venue
- Excelled under pressure during live events, maintaining professionalism and poise despite demanding schedules or unexpected challenges.
- Gained valuable insight on the NATO procedures and dynamics, demonstrating awareness on global, security-related matters.
SFU Hybrid Warfare Student Competition
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to react quickly to emerging crisis and to adapt to new, unexpected situations.
- Developed written skills by writing policy briefs and memorandums.
- Improved public speaking skills, employing technical language linked to domestic and international crisis management.
- Recipient of the "Dean's Award", which recognizes interdisciplinary approach, high-level literacy, and innovation.
UBC MURC Volunteer
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Attended to training sessions and volunteered 8 hours on the Conference Day.
Student Leadership Conference Committee Volunteer
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed a remarkable Promotions Coordinator role by elaborating on social media calendars, meeting external committees expectations and building community within its environment.
- Demonstrated time-management skills, along with a maintained energy and enthusiasm in helping where needed
- Developed public-speaking and coordination skills
- Used active listening and critical thinking to evaluate external committees needs and made decisions by considering colleagues ideas and brand's requisites.
Capstone Student Committee Volunteer
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Led the Communications & Design Student Committee, focusing on strengthening teamwork as a key to achieve results according to schedule
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours, always meeting deadlines with anticipation
- Maintained excellent attendance record.
- Developed communication and leadership skills.
Teaching Volunteer
"Enseñame"
Lima, Peru
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Tutored children individually to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
- Graded homework, tests and quizzes to keep accurate track of student performance.
- Reorganized file cabinet by subject, unit, and lesson to make materials easier to find.
- Scheduled weekly zoom-meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic and personal progress
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Law & Society
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -
SS.CC. Recoleta
Lima, Peru01.2020
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team-building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Community Engagement
- Content Development
- Marketing Communications
- Outreach initiatives
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (2020), ranking the class' first-standing
- Achieved 'Most Rigorous Research Design' Award by completing Vantage One Arts Program with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
UBCMUN DSG Marketing & Public Outreach
University of British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
International Model NATO, UBC Head Delegate
Howard University
01.2024 - 02.2024
SFU Hybrid Warfare Student Competition
Simon Fraser University
10.2023 - 11.2023
UBC MURC Volunteer
University of British Columbia
02.2023 - 03.2023
MUN Student Association Delegate & VP Marketing
University of British Columbia
10.2022 - Current
Student Leadership Conference Committee Volunteer
University of British Columbia
10.2022 - 01.2023
Capstone Student Committee Volunteer
University of British Columbia
05.2022 - 07.2022
Teaching Volunteer
"Enseñame"
10.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Law & Society
University of British Columbia
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -
SS.CC. Recoleta