Constantin Barus

I am an International Relations graduate (GPA 3.77/4.00) with hands-on experience in stakeholder liaison, research, and reporting across government, multilateral, and military settings. Served as the main English–Bahasa Indonesia interpreter for US Army units and the TNI. Drafted position papers for 3+ bilateral meetings at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs; also mapped and profiled 70+ startups for the AIS Forum.

Strong written and verbal English; proficient in Microsoft Office; with student leadership and community engagement experience.

Interpreter for the US Army at Indo-Pacific Global Services Corp (2026-08 – 2026-09)

• Main interpreter for multiple US Army units during the Ksatria Warrior and Super Garuda Shield exercises, enabling daily coordination in English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Managed communication between the US Army, TNI, and other stakeholders, keeping all parties aligned across diverse organizations.
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 4th Infantry Division.

AIS Blue Startup Hub Intern at Archipelagic & Island States (AIS) Forum (2024-10 – 2024-12)

• Mapped and profiled 70+ startups across Southeast Asia and Oceania for the Secretariat's database using Excel.
• Translated discussions from international meetings and wrote key talking points for the head of delegation.

Student Intern at Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development (2024-10 – 2024-12)

• Gathered 200+ ministerial documents using Excel, ensuring data validity and integrity.

Maritime Law & Treaties Intern at Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (2024-09 – 2024-10)

• Served as a bilingual liaison in strategic meetings with foreign governments and global entities, supporting clear and confidential communication with Indonesian officials.
• Researched and drafted position papers and talking points for 3+ bilateral meetings.
• Finalized and presented a policy draft to the ministry's senior expert staff.

Vice Treasurer at KINE Klub FISIP UNS (2023-01 – 2024-06)

• Managed monthly cash balance and cash flow for 40+ members; main finance contact for 4+ divisions
• Head of KINE Klub 2023 FISIP UNS Open Recruitment:
• Led a committee consisting of 8 divisions with 20+ people.
• Increased registrants by 78%

Bachelor in International Relations – Universitas Sebelas Maret (2021-08 – 2025-05)