Melissa Steffens Vallianatos

Melissa Steffens Vallianatos

Project Manager

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  • About me

    Gemeente Molenlanden - Projectondersteuner Duurzaamheid | Trainee Adviseur Duurzaamheid en Energie

  • Education

    • St. Dominic

      2014 - 2016
      International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

      The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) a 2‑year English taught programme gave me the opportunity to reflect on the nature of knowledge, execute independent research and undertake various projects involving community service. IBDP allowed me to become a global citizen of the world.Higher Level International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses: - History - English Literature - Business Management Standard Level International Baccalaureate Diploma… Show more The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) a 2‑year English taught programme gave me the opportunity to reflect on the nature of knowledge, execute independent research and undertake various projects involving community service. IBDP allowed me to become a global citizen of the world.Higher Level International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses: - History - English Literature - Business Management Standard Level International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses: - Mathematics- Biology- Spanish (Ab initio) - Theory of Knowledge Show less

    • St. Dominic High School

      2009 - 2014
      High School Diploma Business
    • Leiden University

      2021 - 2022
      MSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology: Sociology of Policy in Practice Social and Behavioral Sciences Thesis grade 8

      Activities and Societies: Conducting a three-month research internship in Meerburg, Leiden. Specialization in Sociology of Policy in Practice.Thesis Title: "Meeting in the Middle - The Energy Transition in Meerburg". The thesis is an ethnographic and policy-oriented investigation into the dilemma households vulnerable to energy poverty face up close, asking how responsibility for the energy transition is parsed, and what kind of misfits and frictions this creates. Courses: Large Issues, Small Places; Methodology in Practice; theory; Ethnographic Research; Research Design for… Show more Specialization in Sociology of Policy in Practice.Thesis Title: "Meeting in the Middle - The Energy Transition in Meerburg". The thesis is an ethnographic and policy-oriented investigation into the dilemma households vulnerable to energy poverty face up close, asking how responsibility for the energy transition is parsed, and what kind of misfits and frictions this creates. Courses: Large Issues, Small Places; Methodology in Practice; theory; Ethnographic Research; Research Design for Policy in Practice; Research Proposal; Policy-Oriented Research Internship; Master's Thesis Project. Show less

    • Leiden University

      2016 - 2019
      International Studies Africa

      The Humanities Bachelor International Studies is a 3‑year English taught programme in the city of The Hague, the city of international politics and policy‑making in the Netherlands. The Bachelor gave me interdisciplinary perspectives to analyze globalization and current world affairs. The Bachelor courses included international politics, international economics, history, culture and philosophy providing necessary skills to access the academia and connect it to an area study and to real… Show more The Humanities Bachelor International Studies is a 3‑year English taught programme in the city of The Hague, the city of international politics and policy‑making in the Netherlands. The Bachelor gave me interdisciplinary perspectives to analyze globalization and current world affairs. The Bachelor courses included international politics, international economics, history, culture and philosophy providing necessary skills to access the academia and connect it to an area study and to real practices. The Bachelor gave me the opportunity to specialize in Africa, its economics, culture, politics, history along with learning KiSwahili ‑ the lingua franca of Southeast Africa.Bachelor thesis title: "The African Tower of Babel: Developing harmonized orthographies attempting to tackle the “problem” of multilingualism in Africa", focused on harmonizing orthographies and investigating its successes and failures in attempting to tackle the "problem" of multilingualism throughout Africa. Show less

    • Leiden University

      2021 - 2021
      Pre-Masters Cultural Anthropology and Developing Sociology Social and Behavioral Sciences

      Cursussen: Culture and Comparison; Development and Diversity in a Sociological Perspective; Culture and Globalisation; Academic Writing and (Re)Presentation; Social Theories; Anthropological Research in Practice; Diversity and Power; Media Worlds; Statistics in Practice; Visual Methods in the Digital World; Ethics in Contemporary Ethnographic Research.The Anthropological Research in Practice focused on, 'How do World of Warcraft players create a sense of belonging, through online… Show more Cursussen: Culture and Comparison; Development and Diversity in a Sociological Perspective; Culture and Globalisation; Academic Writing and (Re)Presentation; Social Theories; Anthropological Research in Practice; Diversity and Power; Media Worlds; Statistics in Practice; Visual Methods in the Digital World; Ethics in Contemporary Ethnographic Research.The Anthropological Research in Practice focused on, 'How do World of Warcraft players create a sense of belonging, through online collaborative play, in World of Warcraft?' (Note: due to COVID-19 the research needed to be online). Show less

    • Leiden University

      2018 - 2019
      Minor Sustainable Development Sustainability Studies

      The Minor Sustainable Development focuses on sustainability challenges from and interdisciplinary perspective and investigates various methods in which to sustain society within the planetary boundaries. The minor provided courses like 'Big Issues, New Answers', 'Resilient Cities', which addressed how sustainability theories and concepts can be put into place, in addition, to an Area Study which gave me the opportunity to travel to Kruger Park, South Africa on a two‑week research trip. There I… Show more The Minor Sustainable Development focuses on sustainability challenges from and interdisciplinary perspective and investigates various methods in which to sustain society within the planetary boundaries. The minor provided courses like 'Big Issues, New Answers', 'Resilient Cities', which addressed how sustainability theories and concepts can be put into place, in addition, to an Area Study which gave me the opportunity to travel to Kruger Park, South Africa on a two‑week research trip. There I research various topics including the Human‑Wildlife crisis communities surrounding Kruger Park are experiencing. Show less

  • Experience

    • K1 Britannia Foundation

      Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
      Project Manager

      As a project manager, I organized educational and extracurricular activities, as well as job training and counseling for the foster children on Sint Maarten giving them the opportunity to become productive members of society. Our team organized mentor training programs for those interested in mentoring foster children or becoming foster parents. Our team set up Volunteer Program which assists various organizations in need of volunteers by providing a platform to connecting them.

    • Antilles Realty Inc

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Assistant/Secretary

      Assistant of Maayke De Haan, owner of Antilles Realty, a luxury real estate agency on the island of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin.

    • Millers Restaurant

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2021
      Waitress/Bartender

      The Miller Restaurant is located on 'het Plein' located in the city center of The Hague near Binnenhof, the meeting location of the States Generals of the Netherlands and the House of Representatives, making working on het Plein a prime location.

    • WWF

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Student Consultant for Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF) on Sustainable Finance
    • K1 Britannia Foundation

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2022
      Assistant/ Secretary

      The K1 Britannia Foundation, established in 2014, was founded as a maritime foundation but has grown to involve various charitable projects. The four main pillars of K1 Britannia include foster care, second-chance programs for troubled youth, volunteer opportunities, and K1 DIRECT the disaster relief and crisis team based in Sint Maarten and Curacao. During my time at K1 Britannia, I provide administrative and organizational support to K1 Direct (Disaster Relief & Crisis Team) following the disasters and emergency situations after Hurricane Irma on Sint Maarten and COVID-19. I took on the role of setting up and organizing a database, specifically for K1 Britannia Foundation, of all those who contacted the foundation in need of assistance. As a leader, I trained and led three volunteers who helped with data implementation. Show less

    • Bar Bistro De Twee Heeren

      Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
      Hostess/Waitress
    • Bender Groep

      Mar 2023 - now
      Trainee Adviseur Duurzaamheid en Energie

      Alle aandacht voor groei in de zorg en het publiek domein!Bij Bender zijn we overtuigd van de kracht van aandacht. Aandacht voor zorginstellingen, gemeenten en andere overheidsinstellingen. Voor de burger met schulden, de werkzoekende, het gezin met jeugdproblemen, die zorgbehoevende cliënt en voor een gezonde en veilige leefomgeving. Maar bij Bender begint het met aandacht voor jou als trainee, starter of ervaren professional. Zo kun jij met uitdagende opdrachten, opleidingen en individuele coaching alle aandacht geven aan diegenen die dat hard nodig hebben. Show less

    • Gemeente Molenlanden

      Apr 2023 - now
      Projectondersteuner Duurzaamheid
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Selectie Training Aspirant Pleegouders Training (STAP)

      De Stichting Justitiele Inrichtingen Bovenwinden (SJIB)
      Sept 2016
    • Excel 2016: Tables, Pivot Tables and Conditional Formatting

      New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
      May 2021
    • Excel 2019: Part 2

      New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
      Apr 2021
    • Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

      American Heart Association
      Feb 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Coordinator

      Issued by K1 Britannia Foundation on Mar 2015
      K1 Britannia FoundationAssociated with Melissa Steffens Vallianatos
    • Event Coordinator

      Issued by K1 Britannia Foundation on Mar 2016
      K1 Britannia FoundationAssociated with Melissa Steffens Vallianatos