Karla Bajana Resume
Professional Experience
United Nations, Senior Advisor September 11- Present
�Policy advisor to the Nicaragua Permanent Mission of United Nations, as an expert for Second Committee issues for the last five UN General Assemblies on issues including: environmental, sustainable development and macroeconomics.
�Represent governments in multilateral negotiations and aid in the development of policy positions, strategy and tactics, and advocacy plans. Acted as lead negotiator for Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) resolution, which gives strategic guidance to the UN Development System.
�Develop, analyze and negotiate UN resolutions, identifying solutions for divided parties. Draft, research and deliver statements pertinent to my assigned issues such as eradication of poverty, climate change, science and technology ect.
�Negotiated and promoted the adoption of UN historic documents such as: The Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Development Agenda, outcome documents for International Conferences in Financing for Development, Climate Change (Paris Agreement) and Disaster Risk Reduction (Sendai Framework).
World Wildlife Fund, Hong Kong June 14- August 14
Conservation Department, Research and Communication Specialist
�Collaborating and researching for their internal new climate strategy.
�Developed communications that reflected current climate change data in Hong Kong and China. Analyzed the intergovernmental panel for climate change (IPCC) report by sections, and delivered technical presentations, brochures and sales pitches to clients.
�Created an educational portal to raise awareness on disappearing elephants due to ivory with the Education department of WWF-Hong Kong. ------------/
Olan Law, Legal Assistant March 11- July 11
�Legal assistant to CEO, lawyers, paralegals and office manager. Pre-litigation and litigation work included writing and
preparing demands, as well as summarizing and analyzing medical documents and records research.
�Filed documents with courthouse and sat in on mediations, depositions, and medical exams. Screened and prepared the initial intake of clients. Coordinated appointments and maintained relationship with clients and all parties involved. Oversaw mail and daily correspondence with clients, doctors, and insurance companies.
Education
The New School, Milano School of International Affairs, Public and Urban Policy GPA: 3.83
M.S. Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management December 2015
�Thesis: Tapping geothermal energy and, understanding private sector�s role.
University of Southern California
B.A International Relations and Global Business May 2010
�Concentration: Global Management and Supply Chain
Professional Experience
United Nations, Senior Advisor September 11- Present
�Policy advisor to the Nicaragua Permanent Mission of United Nations, as an expert for Second Committee issues for the last five UN General Assemblies on issues including: environmental, sustainable development and macroeconomics.
�Represent governments in multilateral negotiations and aid in the development of policy positions, strategy and tactics, and advocacy plans. Acted as lead negotiator for Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) resolution, which gives strategic guidance to the UN Development System.
�Develop, analyze and negotiate UN resolutions, identifying solutions for divided parties. Draft, research and deliver statements pertinent to my assigned issues such as eradication of poverty, climate change, science and technology ect.
�Negotiated and promoted the adoption of UN historic documents such as: The Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Development Agenda, outcome documents for International Conferences in Financing for Development, Climate Change (Paris Agreement) and Disaster Risk Reduction (Sendai Framework).
World Wildlife Fund, Hong Kong June 14- August 14
Conservation Department, Research and Communication Specialist
�Collaborating and researching for their internal new climate strategy.
�Developed communications that reflected current climate change data in Hong Kong and China. Analyzed the intergovernmental panel for climate change (IPCC) report by sections, and delivered technical presentations, brochures and sales pitches to clients.
�Created an educational portal to raise awareness on disappearing elephants due to ivory with the Education department of WWF-Hong Kong. ------------/
Olan Law, Legal Assistant March 11- July 11
�Legal assistant to CEO, lawyers, paralegals and office manager. Pre-litigation and litigation work included writing and
preparing demands, as well as summarizing and analyzing medical documents and records research.
�Filed documents with courthouse and sat in on mediations, depositions, and medical exams. Screened and prepared the initial intake of clients. Coordinated appointments and maintained relationship with clients and all parties involved. Oversaw mail and daily correspondence with clients, doctors, and insurance companies.
Education
The New School, Milano School of International Affairs, Public and Urban Policy GPA: 3.83
M.S. Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management December 2015
�Thesis: Tapping geothermal energy and, understanding private sector�s role.
University of Southern California
B.A International Relations and Global Business May 2010
�Concentration: Global Management and Supply Chain