Denisse Mendoza Rivero
Padua
Summary
Master's Degree in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance with a background in International Business. Experienced in international cooperation, humanitarian affairs, and diplomacy. Skilled in project management, multilateral meetings, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about humanitarian action and international relations, with strong communication and organizational skills. Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
Melting Pot Europa
Padua, Italy
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Responsible for producing 4 original research articles for the organization's website, with a focus on immigration topics.
- Conducted in-depth interviews and reviews on local and international immigration issues, which increased engagement and advocacy.
- Collaborated with other team members in stake-holding events, and enhanced content visibility and impact by 50%.
Trade Assistant
Department for Business and Trade - UK Embassy in Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted research and analysis on international trade, cooperation, and diplomatic relations.
- Assisted in the design and coordination of 10 international cooperation projects and more than 20 events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Drafted briefing notes and reports for key stakeholders, improving information flow and decision-making.
- Engaged in daily meetings with government representatives, business leaders, and diplomatic officials to foster collaboration and meaningful connections between companies.
Student Advisor
Universidad Franz Tamayo
La Paz, Bolivia
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed the allocation and administration of over 300 scholarships, ensuring effective budget oversight and maximizing student engagement and success.
- Coordinated academic events and processes, supporting the university's strategic objectives in student retention and program development.
- Reviewed and improved scholarship policies and procedures, contributing to increased accessibility and efficiency of the grants program.
- Developed internal reports and maintained monitoring systems, providing data-driven insights for institutional decision-making and program enhancement.
Education
Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance
Università Degli Studi Di Padova
Padua, Italy10-2025
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
Universidad Católica Boliviana
La Paz, Bolivia07-2021
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Social Media Management
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Multi-cultural background
- Practical management
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Project Management for Development, Inter-American Bank of Development (ongoing)
- International Organizations Management, University of Geneva
- International Negotiations, Università degli Studi di Padova
- Higher Education Teaching, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés - La Paz, Bolivia
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Research Intern
Melting Pot Europa
02.2025 - 06.2025
Trade Assistant
Department for Business and Trade - UK Embassy in Bolivia
03.2023 - 09.2023
Student Advisor
Universidad Franz Tamayo
04.2022 - 10.2022
Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance
Università Degli Studi Di Padova
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
Universidad Católica Boliviana
Volunteering
Migrants Rights - Refugees Welcome - Padua, Italy
October 2025 - Now
- Project coordinator. Activist for migrants and movement rights.
Free Education Program - Wiñay Bolivia - La Paz, Bolivia
September 2020 - January 2023
- Provided educational support in finance for students from vulnerable backgrounds
Animal Welfare - Hocicos del Mundo - La Paz, Bolivia
October 2020 - Now
- Wildlife conservation efforts and adoption programs for rescued animals