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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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