Anderson Wong
Summary
A student of War Studies and History at King's College London. Experience with U.S. State Department work and life in the foreign service. Strong focus on team collaboration and learning. Skilled in essay and analytical writing, problem-solving, effective communication, and adaptability. Dependable, flexible, and able to navigate changing needs efficiently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern in the Consular Section
U.S. Department of State
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized Immigrant Visa files and American Citizen Service files
- Logged and Issued new Non-Immigrant Visas
- Worked closely with Locally Employed Staff on routine activities within the section
- Shadowed Consular officers as they conducted interviews
- Revised and edited ACS briefs and handouts
- Developed a strong understanding of Consular by actively participating in day-to-day visa processes throughout the internship experience.
Summer Intern With Information Resource Management
U.S. Department of State
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Handled and organized diplomatic mail from Washington, D.C.
- Logged and accounted for hundreds of old SNAP cards
- Took inventory and organized equipment
- Handled and distributed DPO packages and letters
Summer Intern in the Regional Security Office
U.S. Department of State
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped run a short course that taught security guards at the International School of Kuala Lumpur first aid, including how to fashion and use a tourniquet or treat gunshot and stab wounds with gauze.
- Cleaned firearms
- Built a fake explosive to use in a training course for the Embassy's local guard force.
- Reviewed and evaluated potential properties for housing new foreign service officers
- Aided in an intruder drill with the U.S. Marines
- Attended team briefings to learn more about the work environment within RSO
Summer Intern in the Community Liaison Office
U.S. Department of State
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped organize and coordinate a Juneteenth event at the Chief of Mission Residence
- Produced, filmed and edited a video that showcased Kuala Lumpur for newly arriving foreign service officers
- Wrote the weekly newsletter that was distributed and published around the embassy
- Helped organize and coordinate a July 4th barbecue at the Chief of Mission Residence
- Organized the embassy library
Education
Bachelor of Arts - War Studies & History
King's College London
City Of London, United Kingdom06.2027
High School Diploma -
International School of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia06.2024
No Degree -
Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth
United States Of AmericaSkills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Proficient in the Adobe Suite
- Strong Written Communication Skills
- Leadership Qualities and Project Coordination
- Collaborative
- French
- Verbal Communication
- Research abilities
Timeline
Summer Intern in the Consular Section
U.S. Department of State
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Intern With Information Resource Management
U.S. Department of State
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Intern in the Regional Security Office
U.S. Department of State
12.2022 - 01.2023
Summer Intern in the Community Liaison Office
U.S. Department of State
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - War Studies & History
King's College London
High School Diploma -
International School of Kuala Lumpur
No Degree -
Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth
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