KRITIKA BHARADWAJ

Apt. 910, 21/45 V.P. Tower Co., Ltd., Soi Chawakun, Rangnam Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. +66 (0)88 2412864 kritika21@gmail.com, BharadwajK@unaids.org. PROFILE: A trilingual professional with multicultural exposure in journalism and international relations. I am eagerly seeking communications and advocacy support work within the international development sphere that allows me to portray my cross-cultural experiences, diligence and varied work ethic. EDUCATION 2011 2013 (July) 2007 2011 Master of Arts in International Relations University of Sussex, Brighton, U.K. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Michigan State University (MSU), U.S.A. Deans list: Spring Semester 2010 GPA 3.6, Fall Semester 2010 GPA 3.8 International Baccalaureate Diploma NIST International School, Bangkok, Thailand

2001-2007

WORK EXPERIENCE Oct. 2013 present Media, Communications and Advocacy Support Intern UNAIDS (Joint HIV/AIDS Programme at the United Nations), Bangkok, Thailand. Managing We are UNAIDS Asia and the Pacific project profiling work of Country Directors and focal points on HIV response and advocacy efforts across the region. Provided technical writing support to discussion group and report writer at Regional Meeting on Technical Assistance Coordination among Partners for the New Funding Model Concept Note Applications. Actively participated in discussion groups with USAID, WHO, UNDP, APN+ and civil society representatives at Expanded Development Partners Meeting. Contributed key messaging review for Expert Group Meeting on Implementation of National Reviews and Consultations on Legal and Policy Barriers to Universal Access to HIV Services. Liaised with health experts and transgender community, prepared fact sheet and media briefs and compiled postconsultation media analysis for Regional Transgender Consultation Workshop. Prepared content for UNAIDS online channels at the Prince Mahidol Awards Ceremony - Award Laureates discussed current HIV issues and effective responses at high-level discussion panel. Supported regional communications strategy implementation at the 11th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP11): - Interacted with a wide range of individuals at one of the largest international AIDS conferences in the region. - Organized media meetings, prepared fact sheets, wrote press releases and designed event plans for journalists. - Liaised between journalists and UNAIDS country heads for interviews. - Transcribed press conferences and Q&A sessions involving UNAIDS country heads, government officials, key UNAIDS personnel and reporters from the region. - Managed post-ICAAP11 assignments on media monitoring and media coverage analysis. Organized event logistics for the Bangkok Marathon 2013 Get to Zero HIV campaign with regular assistance to the Population and Community Development Association, Thailand. Assisted with the Zero Discrimination social media campaign in the lead up to Anti-Discrimination Day. Media and Communications Intern Youth LEAD (UNAIDS support organization), Bangkok, Thailand. Address HIV/AIDS concerns of young key populations in the region by: preparing text and design for newsletters, updating focal point records, liaising with regional contacts and planning overhaul of organizations website.

Jan 2014 present

Wrote, designed and published second issue of the organizations newsletter.

April 2013 Dec 2013 Writer The World Outline (news website: theworldoutline.com) Produced articles and opinion pieces on social and cultural issues by coordinating regularly with senior editor, regional editors and staff writers on new assignments. Received particular appreciation for following articles: Food security bill (India), Yuwa foundation (India) and Ebenezer orphanage (South Africa). March 2013 Aug 2013 Writer/Researcher/Fundraiser Indian Dreams Foundation (IDF) Strengthened NGOs fundraising efforts and social media presence by garnering support for Empowering 100 slum girls project on globalgiving.org. Encouraged international youth to engage in Twitter debate about current gender issues in India - Gender Inequality in Education on April 20, 2013. Sept 2010 May 2011 Undertook writing and reporting responsibilities at local publications in Michigan, U.S. Red Cedar Log (Winner of 2011 ACP Yearbook Pacemaker Award) Covered events and issues pertinent to MSU in coordination with staff editors, photographers and designers. Remained readily available for last minute changes on story assignments and associated interviews. Lansing City Pulse Reported directly to Arts and Culture Editor on Lansings art and entertainment news. Simultaneously approached internship tasks and university assignments. June 2010 Aug 2010 Journalist (editorial team) CNBC-TV 18 (Affiliate of NBC in Mumbai, India) Assisted CNBC-TV18s editorial/special projects team to produce television shows i.e. conducted research on corporate heads and companies for success stories of firms in India. Liaised between economic experts, CNBC journalists and corporate heads in CNBC studios abroad. Wrote segment of script for MCX presents Worlds Best Stock Exchanges which aired in India. Updated daily online published newsletter IBU (India Business Update) as news stories progressed. Transcribed interviews from the television shows to be provided to featured companies. Prepared fact sheets and backup notes to assist journalists during interviews. Aug 2008 Dec 2008 Policy Researcher - Institute of Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR), Michigan State University, U.S.A Trained in State of the state survey (SOSS) to gather residents opinions for better policy making on issues such as health and housing in Michigan. Successfully trained in Cancer Study providing free of cost information on types of cancer, related symptoms and treatment to local Michigan residents. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: April 2011 Supported inclusion of Red Cedar Log in the Student Government Budget Meeting. Nov 2010 May 2011 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Michigan State Chapter 2005 Received Certificate of Appreciation for active contribution for Young Voices for Change United Nations Youth Forum on Millennium Development Goals and 2005 World Summit at U.N. Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Trilingual: English, Spanish and Hindi. Professional profile : http://www.kritikabharadwaj.weebly.com Active on social media and on software such as Wix, Prezi, WordPress and Blogger. Diligent and efficient at multitasking. Competent team member.