Alexis Castro Robles
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a political researcher and an aspiring think tank researcher currently enrolled in the Politics Honours program at Monash University, Australia. My research topics include plurinationalism, neoliberal plurinationalism, and state theory in the indigenous South American context. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree, with a double major in History and Politics & International Relations, from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and undertook a research internship at the Embassy of Guatemala in Canberra in my final year.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Services Officer
UNSW Global
Kensington, NSW
05.2019 - 03.2021
- In this administrative role, I provided accurate, comprehensive & timely advice to current UNSW Global students over the phone, email, web and used CRM to capture and record data about interactions.
Freelance Translator and Audio Transcriber
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Ultimo, NSW
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted ABC Journalist Natasha Mitchell with translating, transcribing and reading a two-part interview with Peruvian farmer and mountain guide, Saúl Luciano Lliuya. He has filed a lawsuit against the German utility company RWE for its share of global greenhouse gas emissions which have resulted in climatic changes and melting glaciers that threaten his family, his property and his home city of Huaraz.
Orientation Group Leader
UNSW Global
Kensington, NSW
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Received a “Demonstrates Excellence” Nomination for my initiative and commitment in assisting new students with an IT induction during Orientation Day on the 26th April 2019 when a management communication breakdown left no other staff available.
Student Life Administrator Officer
UNSW Global
Kensington, NSW
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Undertook administrative tasks to support efficient operation across the team.
Membership Casual
Arc@UNSW
Kensington, NSW
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided customer service and administrative support during O-Week while promoting the services of Arc to the students of UNSW
- Assisted with database management, ensuring membership details are entered accurately
- Provided front of house service for large university events
Research Intern
Embassy Of Guatemala In Australia
Canberra, ACT
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Selected for the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) to produce an authoritative research report of the dynamics of migration from Guatemala, immigrant experiences of integration in Australia, and the emergence of new trans-Pacific connections. The report is now available below (policy brief format).
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC2022
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And International Relations; History
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW05.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- MS Office
- Cultural Awareness
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- File management
- Verbal and written communication
- Data Collection
Certification
- Licensed NSW Justice of the Peace - Nov 2020 - Nov 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Indonesian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Freelance Translator and Audio Transcriber
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
06.2020 - 06.2020
Student Services Officer
UNSW Global
05.2019 - 03.2021
Orientation Group Leader
UNSW Global
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Life Administrator Officer
UNSW Global
08.2018 - 03.2019
Membership Casual
Arc@UNSW
02.2018 - 01.2019
Research Intern
Embassy Of Guatemala In Australia
02.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And International Relations; History
University of New South Wales