Tiara Cornelia W
Trilingual Executive Assistant
Jakarta
Summary
I hold Master’s degree in Social Science (China and Asia Pacific Studies) and author of three academic publications, I bring proven research and analytical abilities in diplomacy, policy studies, and cross-cultural communication. Experienced in drafting reports, academic papers, and international cooperation documents with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant to Diplomat
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia (TETO)
04.2022 - Current
- Provide executive and administrative support to diplomats, including report drafting, policy brief and media monitoring.
- Facilitate communication between Indonesian and Taiwanese stakeholders to strengthen bilateral relations.
Secretary to Director
PT. Sukanda Djaya – Diamond Cold Storage
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered translation and interpretation support for a Taiwanese General Manager.
- Compiled and presented monthly sales reports across multiple business channels to the Director.
Internship Research Assistant
CSIS Indonesia [Centre for Strategic and International Studies]
- 01.2021
- Assisted in translating scientific document from China and drafting papers about China study in Indonesia.
Assistant-Office of International Affairs
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Taiwan
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Promoted academic exchange and programs to Indonesian universities and scholars.
- Handled administrative and legal documentation for international students.
- Coordinated cooperation between NKUST and Indonesian Universities, accomplished 3 bilateral MoU in 1 year.
Interpreter
Freelance, in Taiwan
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided technical interpretation for government certifications program with MIRDC Research Taiwan
- Hongxing Abrasive Technology- Translated over 600 pages of technical manuals from Mandarin to Indonesian.
Internship- Assistant Education Attache
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia (TETO)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Scholarship Coordinator, help to collect data and documentation of all scholarship recipients. Also provide consultations of scholarship procedures to Indonesian students who want to study in Taiwan.
- Supported diplomatic education division activities through scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Assisted in meetings and maintained communication flow between government, and universities.
Research Assistant
Binus University
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted research and online seminars for the Taiwan Studies Project.
- Assisted in drafting reports, presentations, and academic publications.
Education
Master’s - Social Science, China & Asia Pacific Studies
National Sun Yat-Sen University
01.2021
BA - Chinese Language and Literature
Bina Nusantara University
01.2018
Skills
Chinese and English Translation & Interpretation
Certification
Indonesian – Native
Publications
- Wattimena, Tiara Cornelia. "From Technical Aid to Strategic Leverage: Taiwan’s Agricultural Diplomacy in Indonesia’s Food Security Sector." Jurnal Transformasi Global 12.1 (2025): 24-35. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.jtg.012.01.2
- Wattimena, Tiara Cornelia. "China’s People-to-People Exchange Policy and National Image Building: A Study of Indonesian Students in China." Master’s diss., National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan (2021).
- Aryodiguno, Harryanto, and Tiara Cornelia. "Mainland China Student Study in Taiwan: Motivation, Impression, Potential Political Reform Agent." AEGIS: Journal of International Relations 6.1 (2022).
Timeline
Assistant to Diplomat
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia (TETO)
04.2022 - Current
Secretary to Director
PT. Sukanda Djaya – Diamond Cold Storage
04.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant-Office of International Affairs
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Taiwan
12.2019 - 11.2020
Interpreter
Freelance, in Taiwan
07.2019 - 08.2020
Internship- Assistant Education Attache
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia (TETO)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Research Assistant
Binus University
08.2016 - 08.2017
Internship Research Assistant
CSIS Indonesia [Centre for Strategic and International Studies]
- 01.2021
BA - Chinese Language and Literature
Bina Nusantara University
Master’s - Social Science, China & Asia Pacific Studies
National Sun Yat-Sen University