About me
EDUCATION

· M.A., Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, International University, Vienna 2001 - 2002
· B.A., International Relations and B.A., Biology, Webster University, Vienna 1997 –1998 Webster University St. Louis, MO, USA 1998 - 2000
·Technical Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, HTBLUVA, Vienna, 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Communication/Organizational:

- Served as Secretary General for the Vienna International Model United Nations (VIMUN 2004)
- Served as Chair in the UNIDO Committee with the topic of "Youth Employment in Industry through Renewable Energy Technologies"
- Served as Chair in Reserve in the UNIDO Committee with the topic "Renewable Energy Sources in the 21st century" during the VIMUN 2002
-Represented Vietnam in the UNIDO with the topic of “Cleaner and Sustainable Development” during the VIMUN (Vienna International Model United Nations) 2001.
- Planned, organized and facilitated a school event for more than 800 people. Solicited, arranged donations; through this raised 1000$ in one day event.
- Completed and published the first annual report of school events, activities and research for a technical high school.
- Travelled to South Africa to study the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; interviewed journalists, politicians and a Nobel Peace Laureate (Desmond Tutu), report submitted for publication.


Research:

- Conducted research project, which identified bacteria that are able to digest oil and oil products; isolated the responsible DNA sequence and transformed normal bacteria to carry this sequence.
- Developed a titrimetric method to detect boric acid in wood preserver as a part of a research project at an Austrian firm.
- Observed the effectiveness of different methods to extract nicotine from tobacco and researched the toxicity of nicotine on the human body.

RELATED SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

- Bilingual in German and English, knowledge of French
- Member of the HPLC (History Politics and Law Club), 1999 - present
- Member of the ISA (International Student Association), 1998 – present
- Webster Works World Wide 1998
- Attended rhetoric seminar, Vienna 1995
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, Lotus

WORK HISTORY

Secretary General VIMUN (Vienna International Model United Nations) 2004, Vienna, 2003 - 2004
Lecturer on Sustainable Development at Intercultural Open University, The Netherlands, 2003 - present
President, VICOSD (Vienna International Community on Sustainable Development), 2003 - present
Secretary General, VICOSD (Vienna International Community on Sustainable Development), 2002 - 2003
Member of the Board at AFA (Academic Forum for Foreign Affairs)/UNYSA (United Youth and Student Association), Vienna, 2001 - 2002
Volunteer Event Coordinator, HTBLUVA (Hoehere technische Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt), Vienna, 1996
Quality Assurance Intern, KWIZDA (fertilizer Dept.), Leobendorf, Lower Austria, 1995
Quality Assurance Intern, BIOCHEMIE, production of antibiotics, Kundl, Tyrol, 1993
Quality Assurance Intern, OEHFI (Oesterreichisches Holzforsuhungsinstitut), testing of wood and wood products, Vienna, 1993 EDUCATION

· M.A., Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, International University, Vienna 2001 - 2002
· B.A., International Relations and B.A., Biology, Webster University, Vienna 1997 –1998 Webster University St. Louis, MO, USA 1998 - 2000... (more)