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Mariana González Acosta

@marianagonzlezacosta

International Relations professional with administrative experience at the Consulate General of Colombia, supporting legal research and translation.

Colombia

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At the Consulate General of Colombia in Toronto, I supported administrative and consular work as an Administrative Assistant Intern, drafting official communications and gathering legal regulations and precedents for formal requests. I also supported coordination of Colombia’s 2026 elections, including polling-station organization and electoral materials.

As a Professional Bilingual Interpreter at LanguageLine Solutions, I provided English-Spanish interpretation in U.S. medical, financial, and banking settings. My experience also includes facilitating gender-equality education activities and supporting academic events, research, and volunteer programs at Universidad del Norte.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Administrative Assistant (Intern)

Consulate General of Colombia in Toronto

Mar 2026 - Aug 2026 (5 months)

Drafted and reviewed official communications and administrative documents, provided legal research support, and coordinated electoral processes for Colombia's 2026 elections. Assisted with scheduling visa interviews and consular procedures, and provided customer service to Colombian nationals.

Administrative Management Legal Research Event Coordination Customer Service Communication Skills Microsoft Office

Educator and Panelist

Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 (1 month)

Organized and facilitated educational activities on gender equality, women's political leadership, and violence prevention. Planned discussion sessions and disseminated research conducted by the KAS team.

Facilitation Event Planning Dissemination Gender Equality Public Speaking

Professional Bilingual Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)

Provided professional English-Spanish interpretation services in the U.S. medical, financial, and banking sectors. Managed high-pressure conversations while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and fidelity to the original message.

Interpretation English Spanish Medical Terminology Financial Concepts Confidentiality Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad del Norte

B.A., International Relations

2022 -

Activities and societies: President, International Relations Student Committee (CERI); Project Assistant, Univoluntarios; Logistics Committee Member, MUNEA; Researcher, International Law Seminar; Academic Tutor at CREE.

Pursuing a B.A. in International Relations, with expected completion in July 2026. Served as President of the International Relations Student Committee and participated in academic and volunteer activities.