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New York, Ny, Us

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Quantitative and qualitative analyst

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Consult ongoing supply chain transformation at one of the largest federal agencies through program management governance reform, requirements and feasibility analysis, and KPI and dashboard creation- Perform human-centered-design root cause analysis of problems affecting system end users, design and implement system-wide improvements, and create continuous feedback mechanisms- Drive client action through analysis-based problem identification and proven framework solution implementation

Reston, Va

- Conduct English-language due diligence investigations into organizations and individuals utilizing a variety of databases and methodologies to analyze legal, financial, and reputational risk.- Synthesize findings into concise written reports to meet individualized client needs and deadlines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Tracked developments of the conflict in eastern Ukraine on a granular level, including daily attacks between separatist militants and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and formulated medium and long-term trend analyses and forecasts.- Monitored and analyzed political and military developments in Ukraine, focusing on domestic reform implementation, civil unrest, military modernization, and growing international relations.- Monitored and analyzed political and military developments in Russia, focusing on the shifting of power brokers and political appointees, major military development programs, military unit and hardware deployments, international arms sales, domestic and international military exercises.- Closely monitored and analyzed Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict, and Russia's growing presence in the Middle East.- Analyzed political developments in countries within Russia's desired or existing sphere of influence to assess their bloc orientation, including the Baltic States, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Balkan states.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Authored the weekly newsletter TTIP&TRADEinAction, which summarizes news and analysis aboutinternational trade agreements and transatlantic trade issues. View the blog here: http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ttipaction - Conducted ad hoc research for individual or series events and projects; including, but not limited to, financial, economic, and biographical analysis. Synthesized and formatted that information to be suitable for publication.- Contributed to event planning and execution, and coordinated numerous events occurring on the same day or within short periods of time. This was critical to the Atlantic Council's mission, which prides itself on bringing together the leading minds on relevant geopolitical topics.- Contributed to the authoring of substantial reports, and edited reports authored by distinguished economists, diplomats, and research fellows.- Contributed to the management of the Global Business & Economic Program's web presence and social media platforms.

Manhattan, New York

- Assisted in a major research project on the effects of Russian state-sponsored patriotic education programs through research on funding and methodology of the programs; analyzed the Russian population's changing opinion on patriotism over time via polling data, beginning in the early 2000s before the programs were created and through 2014 numerous years into their implementation; and contributed to the construction and editing of the project for clarity and flow, and to suitable for public dissemination - Conducted biographical research to find top experts on given topics.

Westport, Ct

- Handle incoming products physically and digitally, including digital input of new products as well inventorying and barcode management. - Was heavily involved in the transition to a new POS system in the summer of 2012. - Assisted in creation of new e-store for the business in the spring of 2013 by creating a standardized naming structure for all products, and assisted in the website layout and navigation.- Created eBay store for the business in the winter of 2014 to liquidate older inventory.- Responsible for outgoing shipments from both e-businesses.

Purchase, Ny

-Involved in all aspects of Fund-of-Funds and Financial Advisory business operations including office management, compliance reporting, data collection and entry, marketing, database maintenance, and analytics.

Purchase, Ny

- Assisted in Implementation of new CRM system.- Participated in all aspects of business from basic analytics to performance reporting to office management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Conducted research on companies as potential clients for firm in a vast array of industries and expedited marketing efforts.- Analyzed candidates and locations for prototype testing of clients' products.- Transformed research into presentable materials for current and potential clients.

Norwalk, Ct

Personal Injury Law Office:- Organized, distributed, and filed active and inactive case files.- Assisted in preparation of documents, briefs, motions and client forms.- Liaison to clients and facilitated progress of legal actions.

Purchase, Ny

- Reorganized existing network directory structure; created Excel databases to standardize data collection and improve utility.

Purchase, Ny

- Updated and consolidated all electronic and hard files to ensure compliance with SEC and Best Practice requirements.- Assisted in compliance matters and timely completion of necessary investor/investment paper work.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), European & Eurasian Studies

Activities and Societies: President of student organization Professionals in European, Eurasian and Russian Studies (PEERS).

Bachelor Of Science In Business, Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, International Business. Minor In Russian

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate ScholarsCompleted two degrees in the Kelley School of Business's.

Completion Of Programs, Russian Language And Culture

Activities and Societies: Numerous cultural immersion activities and excursions in and around St. Petersburg and Moscow.Study abroad.

Washington Semester Program. No Degree, International Relations, Business & Economics

Experiential learning program in Fall semester of 2008 that consisted of three days a week of class time and two days a week.

Education record