Brian Beary Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C.

I write and edit reports on the role of the private sector in developing countries. Wide range of topics covered, including digitalization in Africa, lowering CO2 emissions in the construction sector, adapting to natural disasters, and reconstruction of Ukraine. Previously, I worked with IFC's health and education team producing and promoting thought leadership communications, including blogs, op eds, videos, conferences, newsletters, and social media posts.

Washington D.C.

I researched and wrote feature articles and conducted interviews highlighting medical innovations for a healthcare industry magazine.

Washington D.C.

Guest Analyst, giving regular Interviews to news anchors, with expertise on global economy and politics.

Washington D.C.

Wrote regular features and analysis articles for European Affairs magazine, the flagship publication of The European Institute, a public affairs forum advancing transatlantic relations. Editorial board member of European Affairs.

Washington D.C.

Decade long collaboration as researcher and writer of 50+ chapters and books for publisher specializing in U.S. colleges and libraries market. Bylines with following publications: Historic Documents (Editions 2012-18); Separatist Movements: A Global Reference (2011) profiling 59 global autonomy movements; and Political Handbook of the World (Editions 2011-2015).

Washington D.C.

I researched and authored fourteen 25-page investigative report on topics including: Future of the European Union, Brazil, Turkey, U.S. trade policy, Russia, separatism, religious fundamentalism, Central Asia, the Arctic, and indigenous peoples.

Washington D.C.

Responsible for editorial content from Washington, DC office, managing relationship with editors and reports in newspaper's main headquarters in Belgium. Investigated and reported on EU, U.S. and international political news and relations. Areas covered included: trade, financial services, homeland security, aviation, antitrust policy, climate change, economic and monetary policy, EU enlargement. Promoted and represented Europolitics to Washington policymakers, including U.S. Congress, U.S. State Department, foreign embassies, think-tanks, and television media outlets.

Brussels, Belgium

Daily news reporter, specializing on EU policies on single market, and justice and home affairs. Authored 50-page report analyzing EU justice and home affairs policies evolution 1999-2004.

Brussels, Belgium

Analyzed public opinion of European Union for Commission's Education and Culture directorate general. Monitored and edited replies to European Parliament's questions to the Commissioner.

Dublin, Ireland

Tour guide in English, French, German, and Italian on Guinness brewery, the most visited tourist destination in Ireland. Managing Editor of staff newsletter, developing writing, editing and magazine design skills.

Usa, Germany, Netherlands, France.

During the summer recesses of my university studies, I travelled and worked in multiple countries. Job experiences included at a bakery in San Francisco, a warehouse for a large department store in Cologne, a print shop in Cologne, a tulip farm in the Netherlands, and a vineyard in southern France.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Modern English And American Literature, Honors

Activities and Societies: Worked part-time in university cafeteria

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And History, Honors

Dutch Language And Literature

Diplomas in Beginners and Intermediate level Dutch.

French Language And Literature

Diplomas in Advanced French.

Diploma, Journalistic Writing Skills, A

Courses, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Six-session course in fiction writing (Spring 2018) Five-session course in stand-up comedy (Fall 2018)