Monica Hornung Cattan

Bio

A dynamic, flexible and hardworking International Relations & Economics graduate, M.B.A. with a Specialization in Risk Management. Currently working at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNECE .

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a productive team, demonstrating multi-tasking abilities while maintaining the highest of standards.

Familiar with modern management methodologies, alongside first-hand knowledge of capacity-building within multicultural environments.

Skilled in data analysis, report-writing and the delivery of targeted presentations.

Quickly grasps new ideas and information and works effectively on own initiative: proven in achieving set targets, deadlines and objectives.

Able to exercise the highest levels of discretion in international diplomatic matters.

A valuable team player with strong leadership potential who thrives in intellectually stimulating working environments.

Currently

Studies at:: MIP Politecnico Di Milano
Location in:: Parma, Italy

Monica has worked/studied in

Chile
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Monica speaks

English
Spanish
Italian

Monica has experience in

Communications/Media
Consulting
Energy
Government/Public Service
Sales/Marketing

Work

2011 – present	Advisor United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNECE , Switzerland Key achievements Contributing towards the UNECE intergovernmental programme on Housing and Land Management. Preparing official documents and publications. Assisting the Trade and Sustainable Land Management Division in complementing their country profiles on Eastern Europe and Central Asia, especially through social, economic and political evaluations that determine the extent of UNECE project involvement in the countries.
2010 (Oct – Mar)	Management, PR Executive and Researcher Lewis PR , Spain Composing key reports and analysis for customers, involving high-level liaison with CEOs, company directors and international representatives. Clients such as Mozilla Firefox, NAVTEQ and SAGE SP Developing and implementing a new 2.0 Internet marketing strategy for Renfe – the Spanish National Railways Network Liaising extensively with media stakeholders, consultants and events organisations to ensure all projects meet client specifications and deadlines
2006 – 2007 (Dec – Apr)	Executive Diplomatic Assistant Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Chile Working as part of the team responsible for managing the Modernization of Ministries of International Relations seminar for delegates from developed and developing countries Liaising extensively with public authorities and international governmental organisations to provide advice and support related to international business marketing in emerging country markets
2006 (Aug – Dec)	Researcher Local Government Municipality of Santiago , Chile Undertaking comprehensive research and analysis into social and political topics, focusing on Social Representation, Citizen Participation and Local Governance Responsible for the identification and evaluation of variables that influence citizens, developing key recommendations to improve municipal-local government communication
2004 (Sep – Dec)	Research Assistant Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile , Chile Assisting doctoral research into how religious trends influent Chilean citizens’ political attitudes utilising a wide range of research techniques including interviews with the general public

Education

2010 – 2011	MIP Politecnico Di Milano Specialization in Risk Management (MBA)
2009	School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London Pre-Sessional Master Degree (Diploma)
2007 – 2008	Embassy CES Cambridge, UK Language Studies International (Diploma)
2002 – 2007	Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile International Relations with a Minor in Economics (Masters)
2005	Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy Overseas Programme International Relations (Oe)

Clubs

Not a member of any clubs

Achievements

European Community Studies Association (ECSA) 2006
Degree dissertation, entitled “European Identity and Democratic Deficit: The Problems in the Foundations of Integration” which was recognized by (ECSA) as the best Degree Dissertation written about the European Union by a student during the year 2006.