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Personal Summary

Nate worked as a Development Outreach and Communications Intern at USAID from 18 March 2013 to 24 June 2013. He pioneered the first-ever regional photo contest in Asia to collate photos and materials from various departments to support the agency's marketing and promotional initiatives and was recognized for outstanding teamwork and creativity; as well as committed meticulous attention to detail in monitoring brand assets and designing compelling media, fact sheets, and graphical publications for a range of campaigns.

Key achievements

• Awarded the agency’s Exceptional Teamwork and Creativity Award.
• Initiated the first photo contest to collect media for marketing communication purposes.
• Complimented for the competency to produce good-quality work within short notice.
• Provided exceptional support to diplomats and officers at over ten sponsored events.

Responsibilities

• Designed media, factsheet, graphical publications, and stationaries for campaigns.
• Collected and maintained media library with press packs for outlet, newspaper, and television.
• Organized cross-functional events and coordinated with technical offices for content.
• Monitored and certified brand assets to be in accordance with the branding guidelines.
• Coordinated with vendors and external parties regarding the design and procurement.
• Participated in the UNESCO UNertia Action with partnered agencies to promote green regional practices
• Founded the official Flickr and YouTube accounts to promote activities conducted by and with the agency
• Supported World’s Malaria Day and other events on behalf of USAID Asia