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Sonam Pakhi

Perth,WA

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record at the Embassy of India, Thimphu, excelling in roles requiring critical problem-solving and computer proficiency. Spearheaded public relations strategies and ICT cluster implementation, enhancing organizational efficiency and cross-functional team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and the ability to drive projects to completion, significantly contributing to organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Secretary to Ambassador

Embassy of India, Thimphu
04.2021 - 05.2022

Responsibilities

  • Providing personalized support to guests at official functions, addressing concerns promptly while respecting protocol guidelines.
  • Boosted public relations efforts by maintaining positive relationships with key contacts in various industries.
  • Conducted research on relevant topics to inform decision-making processes regarding invitations, partnerships, or collaborations with external entities.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless execution of social functions and gatherings.

Public Relations Officer

Embassy of India, Thimphu
11.2018 - 05.2021

Roles:

  • Face of the Embassy
  • Media Person


Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with media.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
  • Advised on reputational risks during decision-making processes, helping safeguard the company image in the long term.
  • Provided internal communication support, facilitating information flow among employees and departments.
  • Supported executive leadership by crafting speeches and presentations that effectively communicated company values and vision.
  • Building close ties with think tanks
  • Organizing official events and programs
  • Translations (English to Dzongkha and vice versa)

Program Officer

Ministry of Information and Communication, RGoB
02.2018 - 11.2018

Role:

  • Focal of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) cluster Implementation


Responsibilities

  • Monitoring ICT Cluster Implementation phase in 20 districts of Bhutan.
  • Coordinating meetings and assisting in ICT development framework.
  • Developing HR framework and management policy of ICT for Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB).
  • Providing key leadership to ICT officials, directors, and other team members.
  • Organizing workshops and trainings for ICT officials, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement pilot phase ICT cluster


Assistant Teacher

Royal Thimphu College
02.2016 - 06.2017

Role

  • Language teacher to International students

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the international Students from Wheaton, Japan, Thailand, and Africa to learn the basic Dzongkha (National language of Bhutan) language
  • conducting reading, writing, listening and speaking sessions
  • organizing cultural programs ( cooking classes included).
  • Study tour



Student Librarian Assistant

Royal Thimphu College
03.2015 - 06.2016

Role:

  • Assistant Librarian
  • Promoted library services through creating informative guides, handouts, and online resources.
  • Collaborated with librarians to develop engaging displays and exhibits that promoted library resources and events.
  • Bolstered user satisfaction rates with efficient book retrieval from stacks area and timely reshelving of returned items.
  • Expanded student knowledge of available resources by conducting tours of the library facilities for new users.

Education

Master of Arts - Accounting

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies

Royal Thimphu College
Bhutan
07.2017

Skills

  • Ability to work in team
  • Computer proficiency
  • Critical and problem-solving skills
  • Have a strong drive and poise to see things through completion

Accomplishments

Credentials


Recipient of His Majesty The King's Appreciation Certificate for Academic Excellence (2016)

  • In recognition of being an overall topper for the first year in Royal Thimphu College.

Recipient of His Majesty The King's Appreciation Certificate for Academic Excellence (2017)

  • In recognition of being an overall topper for the first year in Royal Thimphu College.


● Obtained full scholarship from Royal Government of Bhutan to pursue Undergraduate Course in BA English and Dzongkha Studies at Royal Thimphu College.

In recognition of academic excellence

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 76.55% in 1st Semester

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 78.28% in 2nd Semester

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 79.63%in 3rd Semester

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 78.66% in 4th Semester

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 78.67% in 5th Semester

● Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievement securing 79.96% in 6th Semester

  • Certificate of merit for being in Dean's list for all my semesters in Royal Thimphu college.



Languages

Hindi
Professional Working
Dzongkha
Native or Bilingual
Tsangla
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Social Secretary to Ambassador

Embassy of India, Thimphu
04.2021 - 05.2022

Public Relations Officer

Embassy of India, Thimphu
11.2018 - 05.2021

Program Officer

Ministry of Information and Communication, RGoB
02.2018 - 11.2018

Assistant Teacher

Royal Thimphu College
02.2016 - 06.2017

Student Librarian Assistant

Royal Thimphu College
03.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Accounting

Murdoch University

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies

Royal Thimphu College
Sonam Pakhi