Valerie Marie Brockman

• Assisted the "Green Innovation Centers in the Agricultural and Food sector" (ProCIVA) in Cotonou, Benin • Coordinated and completed project proposals • Conducted the communication strategy for the program (formatting factsheets, roll-ups) • Updated and maintained the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) software of the program • Organized, prepared and coordinated workshops and seminars

• Completion of master thesis with the title: "Welfare effects of export-oriented growth strategies in the agricultural sector: Enhancing compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures as a case study" • Assisted in drafting of diverse publications and other communications material • Active engagement in organizing and preparing a seminar and information sessions • Conducted administrative tasks in three working languages (English, French, Spanish)

• Assisted in preparing of presentations about European politics in schools and at events as well as active participation • Conducted research about EU funding and EU citizen rights in order to respond to citizens’ questions • Conducted diverse administrative tasks including website updates, publications on Facebook and Twitter, as well as e-mail correspondence with partners

• Active engagement in preparing the EU “Mission for Growth” series in Asunción in cooperation with the EU Delegation and REDIEX • Conducted research about German/EU – Paraguayan trade relations and reported to my supervisor • Translated trade related documents: Spanish – German/English, German/English/French - Spanish

• Attended trade related events and published events reports on the WITA website • Active engagement and involvement in event planning • Active board member of the Young Trade Professionals (YTP) • Conducted full range of administrative work including membership administration and website updates

Development Economics, International Trade and Finance, Development of Financial Markets and Institutions, Macro- and Microeconomics

Socio-Economy, "Économie Social et Solidaire", Business law

International Relations, Model UN, Politics of Natural Ressources, Latin American Politics