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Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked closely with EAB clients to identify and craft research goals and product plans.
• Served as web team liaison, managing blog posts, email sends, and brand messaging for two EAB member forums, reaching thousands of members.
• Conducted in-depth research on topics in advancement and student affairs, including campus flashpoints, digital fundraising and communications strategy, and international student life.
• Collaborated with multiple divisions to design project deliverables, including toolkits, whitepapers, executive briefs, audits, and new technologies for EAB clients.

Greater Boston Area

• Prepared an overview study of global structures and best practices in vocational education in over a dozen countries.
• Designed an institutional plan to minimize skills-industry mismatch in foundation schools.
• Worked with Director and India team to build education curricula to capture leading sectors for growth in India.
• Synthesized broad info, including OECD, ADP, and World Bank reports into PowerPoints and business briefs.

New Delhi Area, India

• Authored a detailed historical consumer analysis of Indian agricultural commodities, paper pending publication.
• Conducted a statistical study of Indian newspapers using Excel for quantitative modeling and extensive data management.
• Analyzed Hindi and English language publications to establish consumer preferences for specific commodities.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Conducted primary research for Indians in America (Harvard University Press 2014), the first published comprehensive history and analysis of Indian migration to the United States.
• Analyzed public polling data from several dozen countries to draft a report on international perceptions of Indian economic viability and public perception of India.
• Prepared PowerPoint presentations and data analysis for presentation before major academic conferences.
• Provided research for and helped draft op-ed articles for Business Standard, a highly influential Indian economic daily.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Maintained the departmental website, calendar, and social media and ensured the speedy delivery of relevant updates.
• Filed and tracked a variety of financial reports and expenses using Concur while liaising with the Business Office.
• Oversaw significant event planning, including responsibility for catering, invitations, and related support.
• Developed a comparative report on best practices and curricula in other area studies departments for the Dept. director.

Pune Area, India

• Developed the first-ever comprehensive assessment system for LAHI and prepared it for implementation.
• Collaborated with field instructors to develop technical understanding and formulate questions for student assessments.
• Liaised with funders to present current LAHI projects and discuss future growth prospects for the organization.
• Authored a comprehensive technical educational workbook for LAHI students.

Boston, MA

• Conducted interviews with industry experts and small business owners to develop technological and market analyses.
• Developed market recommendations in collaboration with consultants for industry clients, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, market product saturation, and potential impact of the 2012 election on various.