ONA GOLONKA

Education
2011 - 2013 Master of Arts, Erasmus Mundus Global Studies (EMGS)
University of Vienna, Austria and University of Wroclaw, Poland Masters Thesis: Protecting Authenticity in the Face of Globalized Heritage Tourism: The

2008 - 2011 Spring 2010

Case of Hallstatt and its Chinese Clone Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communication
University of Portland, Portland, OR

Certificate in International Relations

University of Notre Dame Australia, Study Abroad Program

Professional Communications Experience

Public Affairs Intern, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

9/2013 - 11/2013

Key member of anti-counterfeiting campaign, implementing hundreds of individuals into contact database from international NGOs, trade associations, consumer organizations, media outlets and chambers of commerce Compiled daily press clippings from global media sources relevant to work of the UNODC, sent to all program directors and executives Researched and selected material relevant to promoting UNODCs work for its social media pages Compiled monthly social media reports (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus) Constructed monthly e-Newsletters using the Content Management System (CMS)

Communications Intern, Mercy Corps

6/2012 - 9/2012

Created media lists featuring local, national and international journalists related to programs and countries Mercy Corps is invested in Researched new information for the editing of forty country fact sheets related to the organizations development programs, while collaborating with respective country program directors Researched partner organizations press rooms and gave recommendations for Mercy Corps first online press room Assisted with initiating new marketing strategies for Mercy Corps first social-media aided photography contest aimed at fundraising and promotion purposes

Journalist Intern, The Wroclaw International

12/2011 - 5/2012

Wrote articles for newspaper distributed to over 5,000 individuals all over the city, regarding business news, culture and new city initiatives Newspaper representative at city government, local NGO, and private business press conferences Interviewed business leaders, city officials, and community members on a weekly basis Co-managed the newspapers Facebook page and aided the editor in translating texts and copyediting articles

Marketing Intern, Portland Art Museum

5/2011 - 9/2011

Wrote event promotion content for major and minor Museum events and exhibitions

Upheld Museum media partnerships with 15 local magazines, newspapers and radio stations Recruited new online media organizations as event promotional partners Organized promotional and sponsorship material for weekly Cars in the Park event

Intern, All Classical Public Media Inc.

1/2011 - 6/2011

Utilized inputted data from financial donations to track and summarize the best individuals and businesses to pursue community relations with Wrote local fundraising copy for national syndicated programs aired on All Classical FM Wrote weekly reflection blog doubling as promotional material for the station Wrote content for cultural event calendar featuring local orchestras and symphonies Created the radio stations first Wikipedia page

Student Blogger, Admissions Department at University of Portland

8/2010 - 5/2011

One of five students who wrote weekly blogs about the life of a student for the Admissions Department at the university, used as advertising for prospective students

International Student Coordinator, University of Portland

8/2010 5/2011

Coordinated bi-monthly campus for sixty university international students, including film screenings, ethnic festivals, city excursions and panel discussions Created promotional flyers for bi-monthly events and promoted events via social media, using Adobe InDesign and Publisher

Community Outreach Intern, Our Oceans

6/2010 9/2010

Created and co-managed regional database used to track registered supporters and local contacted in order to strengthen future relations Assisted in organizing bi-monthly events at the Oregon Coast to educate and persuade supporters

Volunteer Experience
Faction Leader, Model European Union 2012

3/2012

Represented the Green Party during press conferences and sessions with those acting as journalists Negotiated with other Parties during mock Parliamentary sessions regarding issues at stake

Honors and Awards

Communication Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta Member 8/2010 - present

Skills and Languages

Languages: Native speaker English, fluent Polish, proficient French Organizational: Research, report drafting, data analysis, data research, project management, press conferences, media planning, interviewing,

Professional: leadership skills, diplomacy, team-work, time management, adaptability, multi-tasking, networking, negotiation, problem solving, Written: Public Relations, Copy-editing, Fundraising and Marketing Content, Web Content, Journalistic, Blogging Communication: Public speaking, conflict negotiation, cross-cultural communication Computer Related: Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, SEO Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Google Plus, Tumblr, WordPress Other: (Content management systems) CMS certified, Raisers Edge Database, HTML basic