Hi, I’m
Devi Afifa Rahma
International Relations & Event Management Professional
Yogyakarta
Summary
Experienced professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in international academic relations and event management. Strong academic background in applied linguistics combined with hands-on expertise in various areas. Skilled in establishing and maintaining international university partnerships for global academic collaboration. Proficient in strategic event planning, ranging from small working groups to large international conferences. Fluent in English and Indonesian, with a specialization in cross-cultural communication and public speaking. Well-versed in crisis management and adept at developing protocols for events during pandemic conditions. Unique ability to bridge theoretical knowledge from academic research with practical event execution.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM
International Affairs Specialist
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Established new international collaborations
- Managed complete Memorandum of Understanding/ Agreement lifecycle from negotiation to renewal
- Served as primary liaison for visiting international delegations
- Directed 4 international summer courses
- Implemented hybrid event model from thesis research
- Increased international participation through virtual options
- Facilitated exchange programs with Overseas universities
- Developed orientation materials for outgoing/incoming students
Project Implementation Unit, UGM
Secretary & PR Coordinator
03.2018 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Managed complex schedules for executives across international projects funded by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- Served as primary liaison between UGM, government agencies (Ministry of Education), and international partners.
- Drafted and proofread official documents (meeting minutes, progress reports) in English and Indonesian.
- Coordinated 12 PIU Talk seminars (2020–2021)
- Organized high-profile working group meetings ensuring compliance with UGM, Indonesia, and international protocols.
JOGJA TV
Host & Presenter
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Live Broadcasting: Hosted Jogja Music Nation, a prime-time music program of JOGJA TV
- Award: Ranked Top 5 in JOGJA TV MC Hunt (2017)
- Navigated challenging interview situations tactfully while maintaining control over the conversation flow and direction.
- Enhanced overall program appeal by consistently delivering lively, informative, and entertaining presentations on various subjects.
Self-employeed
Freelance Master of Ceremonies (MC) & Event Host
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Collaborated closely with event organizers to align content delivery with overarching themes and objectives.
- Boosted overall event satisfaction by maintaining a professional yet approachable demeanor as the Master of Ceremonies.
- Managed unforeseen challenges with poise and adaptability, ensuring minimal disruption to event proceedings.
- Elevated audience engagement by incorporating humor and relevant anecdotes into event proceedings.
- Enhanced audience experience by adapting presentation style according to the nature of each event segment.
Education
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, YO
Applied Bachelor of Linguistics from Applied Linguistics
08.2019 - 07.2021
University Overview
- Thesis: "Designing New Normal Event Management Procedure for PIU UGM During COVID-19 Pandemic"
- Developed comprehensive hybrid event protocols
- Incorporated health/safety measures, virtual participation systems, and contingency planning
- Findings implemented in 12 PIU UGM Talk seminars (2020-2021)
- GPA: 3.68/4.00
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, YO
Associate (Diploma) in English Language from English Language
09.2014 - 10.2017
University Overview
- Final Project: "Event Management for Joint Working Group 2017"
- Discovered end-to-end management system for international academic meeting Joint Working Group hosted by OIA UGM (2017)
- Developed standardized documentation process adopted for future events
- GPA: 3.59/4.00
Skills
Event Management
English Proficiency
TOEIC (785)
IELTS (6.0)
Certification
Certified in Public Relations,Indonesian Professional Certification Authority - 2021
Training
- Business Communication (2025)
- Professional Ethics in Academic Environment (2024)
- Drafting International Agreements (2023)
- Crisis Communication Management (2022)
- Advanced Virtual Event Production (2021)
Partnership Accomplishments
- Collaboration Initiation on Joint Doctoral Program Faculty of Pharmacy UGM (Indonesia) with Faculty of Science, Leiden University (Netherlands) - 2024
- Collaboration Initiation on Double Doctoral Program Faculty of Pharmacy UGM (Indonesia) with Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen (Netherlands) - 2025
- Renewal Collaboration with College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taiwan (2024)
- Renewal Collaboration with College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan (2024)
- Collaboration Initiation with College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea (2025)
Timeline
International Affairs Specialist
Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM
01.2023 - Current
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Applied Bachelor of Linguistics from Applied Linguistics
08.2019 - 07.2021
Secretary & PR Coordinator
Project Implementation Unit, UGM
03.2018 - 08.2023
Host & Presenter
JOGJA TV
01.2016 - 01.2017
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Associate (Diploma) in English Language from English Language
09.2014 - 10.2017
Freelance Master of Ceremonies (MC) & Event Host
Self-employeed
01.2014 - 01.2017
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