EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS

Higher Education:

1. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Intercultural Communication Studies, Communication Department, State University of New York at Albany, New York - USA, 2010. Master Research Project/Thesis: "Communication Challenges between Local Government and Non-Local Government Organizations in Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts in Aceh, Indonesia".
2. S1 (undergraduate program) in English Linguistics, Faculty of Letters Diponegoro University, Semarang-Indonesia, 2006. Thesis: "Grammatical Transpositions in English-Indonesian Translation of the Pleriminary Reports Published by the European Union Election Observation Mission 2004". Final GPA 3.37.
3. Diploma III of English Study Program, elective major: Public Relations Studies. Faculty of Letters Diponegoro University, Semarang-Indonesia, 1999. Final Assignment Writing Project: "The Efforts of Public Relations for Gaining the Favorable Public Opinion in PT. Ciputra Semarang". Final GPA 3.34.

IBT TOEFL Score by November 2007: 104

TOEFL Score by December 2006: 603

Courses/Trainings:

1. Training and Certification Program on Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support, Atmajaya Catholic University and the Psychological Association of Indonesia, 2011.
2. Trainings on Gender and Programming, UNDP Indonesia Country Office, 2007.
3. Trainings for Gender Focal Points, UNDP Indonesia Country Office, 2007.
4. Course on Social Contribution Activities, 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders Invitation Program held by the Cabinet Office of Japan, 2006.
5. Course de Français Géneral, Alliance Française Paris-France, 2006.
6. Financial Planning Seminar, Prudential Semarang-Indonesia, 2005.
7. Orientation Training for the Program Directors of Jaringan Delta-Female Indonesia (JDFI), Jakarta-Indonesia, 2005.
8. Training on television news program for the finalist of TV news presenter talent search "Menuju Layar Liputan 6 SCTV", Jakarta-Indonesia, 2004.
9. Orientation Program for Asia Europe Young Volunteers Exchange Participants, Paris-France, 2004.
10. Apprenticeship in SCI France, Paris-France, 2004.
11. Seminar for Radio Election Programs Presenter, Internews Indonesia-Jakarta, 2004.
12. National Training for Indonesian Delegates for the Ship of South East Asian Youth Program 2003, Jakarta-Indonesia, 2003.
13. Training for Trijaya Network broadcasters, Yogyakarta-Indonesia, 2002.
14. Graphic design course, GEGA Grafika Semarang-Indonesia, 2001.
15. Japanese Language Course, UPT Bahasa Asing UNDIP, Semarang-Indonesia, 2000.
16. Training for Peer Counsellors in PILAR-PKBI Youth Center, IPPA Central Java-Indonesia, 1998.
17. Broadcasting and Basic Radio Journalistics Training for Diponegoro Broadcasting System members, Diponegoro University Semarang-Indonesia, 1997.

THE CAREER PATH

1. Disaster Risk Reduction Public Awareness and Education Associate, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Aceh, Indonesia, 2010 - now.
2. Liaison Associate, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Aceh - Nias, Indonesia, 2007 - 2008.
3. Temporary Consultant, DAI - USAID Cepu Block Community Development Project, 2007
4. Narrator for Reality Shows produced by Dreamlight Studios, Semarang - Indonesia, 2006.
5. Anchor for Current Affair Talkshow Programs in TV Borobudur (TVB), Semarang-Indonesia, 2004-2006.
6. Program Director, 96,1 FM FeMale Radio Semarang (network of JDFI), Indonesia, 2005.
7. Internship, Service Civil International (SCI) - France, Paris - France, 2004.
8. Interpreter/Consultant for European Union Election Observation Mission to Indonesia, LTO 17 Central Java, 2004.
9. Freelance Interpreter for IDP Education Australia, 1997-2004.
10. Producer/Announcer, Trijaya FM Semarang, 2002-2004.
11. Account Executive, PT. Kampoeng Media Utama (web developer, advertising agency and event organizer), Semarang, 2002.
12. Freelancer, PT. Trans Indonesia Services, MICE and PCO, Semarang, 2002.
13. Secretary to the director, CK Corporation (South Korean furniture whole-seller company), Jepara, 2001-2002.
14. Freelance marketing officer, PT. Radhian Furni Kreasi Semarang, 2001.
15. Customer Service Officer, PT. Ciputra Semarang, 2000-2001.
16. Secretary to the director, Wanamitra Cooperation, 1999-2000.
17. Assistant to Coordinator for the Information and Communication Division, PILAR-PKBI Youth Center, Central Java, 1998-1999.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Beside having my professional career, I have also been involved in several organizations with various positions.

1. Volunteer for HIV/AIDS awareness and women empowerment campaigns, 1995-now.
2. Co-Camp Leader for Service Civil International (SCI) France's Work Camp project held in Le Bonhomme-France, 2004.
3. Secretary of the Discussion Sub Committee for Ship for South East Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) 2003.
4. Secretary of the first Indonesia International Work Camp 1999.
5. Assistant to the Coordinator for Information and Communication Division of PILAR-PKBI Youth Center, Central Java-Indonesia, 1998-1999.
6. Member of Diponegoro University Choir Group, 1997-1999.
7. Secretary of Diploma 3 of English Students' Board, Diponegoro University, Central Java-Indonesia, 1997-1998.
8. Youth Leader for Junior Red Cross Group in SMA 2 Semarang, Central Java-Indonesia.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The only Indonesian in the presentation of the Discussion Sub Committee of SSEAYP 2003 during the Commemorative Forum in Tokyo-Japan

The followings are the achievements that I have accomplished:

1. Indonesian Fulbrighter 2008/Awarded with Fulbright Scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication Studies in the State University of New York in Albany, NY, USA, 2008 - 2010.
2. Indonesian delegate for 2006 Rennaisance Youth Leaders Invitation Program, Japan 2006.
3. National finalist for TV news presenter talent search "Menuju Layar Liputan 6 SCTV", Jakarta-Indonesia, 2004.
4. First winner of "Menuju Layar Liputan 6 SCTV" held in Semarang-Central Java-Indonesia, 2004.
5. Indonesian delegate for Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEVE) 2004, organized by CCIVS-UNESCO and ASEF, France, 2004.
6. Indonesian delegate for the Ship for South East Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) 2003 sponsored by the Japanese government. Travelling on duty with the contingent of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore-Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Philippines-Japan, 2003.
7. Moderator for the Commemorative Forum of SSEAYP 2003 in Tokyo-Japan.
8. First runner up for the National Health Day's english speech contest competition for Central Java university students. The theme was "Towards The Healthy Indonesia Paradigm 2010". Semarang, Central Java-Indonesia, 2002.
9. Semi finalist of International Open Poetry Contest held by the International Library of Poetry, 2002.
10. Second runner up of the National Environment Day's poster and sticker designing competition for Central Java residents. Semarang, Central Java-Indonesia, 2001.
11. Semi finalist of International Open Poetry Contest held by the International Library of Poetry, 2001.
12. Member of Diponegoro University Choir Group for the national choir competition, held in Bandung, West Java-Indonesia, 1997.
13. Delegate of the Indonesian Red Cross Society for the International Exchange Program for Junior Red Cross/Red Cross Youth Volunteers, Japan, 1996.
14. First runner up of "Pemilihan Anggota PMR Teladan Tingkat Nasional" (national best junior red cross member election), Jakarta-Indonesia, 1995.
15. First winner of "Pemilihan Anggota PMR Teladan se-Jawa Tengah" (Central Java's best junior red cross member), Central Java-Indonesia, 1995.
16. Runner up in painting competition for Semarang senior high school students, Semarang, Central Java-Indonesia, 1994.
17. First winner in English Competition for Semarang's scout members, Semarang, Central Java-Indonesia, 1994.