Christopher Coats Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I am currently the head of commodities news at S&P Global Market Intelligence, working with a domestic and international team of writers and industry researchers.

Greater New York City Area

Barcelona Area, Spain

I cover energy and related geopolitical issues in the Mediterranean region, including maintaining a blog for Forbes.com on the topic. http://blogs.forbes.com/christophercoats/

I currently research and produce weekly news and commentary pieces for subscription-only energy publications covering M&A, political risk impact, down and upstream efforts regarding the energy sector in the Mediterranean region.

Worked alongside planning and media department in preparation for the World Conference for Middle Eastern Studies, held in Barcelona, Spain from July 19th –July 23, 2010 to address logistical challenges, initiate global press outreach program and lead Web site restructuring effort.

Responsibilities included the daily production of content for a daily online publication, outreach and marketing efforts both online and in person, production and updating of site's content management systemResearched and wrote daily news, features and blog entries on strict deadline scheduleUsed online resources to research and compile research guidesActed as company representative in outreach efforts across the countryActed as final editor for all Spanish-language editorial contentDeveloped multi-part editorial packagesUtilized Search Engine Optimization research and application for editorial contentUsed social bookmarking, news and outreach sites to promote editorial content

Responsibilities included the development, research, writing, and editing of feature stories on subjects including travel, art, design, motoring, and entertainment for monthly release in bi-lingual workplace, daily maintenance of the publication’s web site, and acting as editorial representative to the magazine’s adverting clientele.

Community and state advisor regarding educational and development issues as well as program representative for the state. Created and implemented curriculum for elementary school, trained staff and professional replacement, organized and expanded 5,500-text collection for library, worked with state, traditional and national officials on regular basis, and was Peace Corps Representative for state. Helped to restructure Peace Corps-Micronesia training programs to emphasize state-specific readinessAided in work site development for incoming Peace Corps volunteers and recruitment of host agencies and familiesDeveloped curriculum and taught multiple subjects for students aged 9 to16, as well as adults covering a variety of subjects and library and research skills

Masters, European And Mediterranean Studies

European and Mediterranean Studies Graduate program, focusing on migration and integration policies in the Mediterranean region.

Bachelor; Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism; Latin American Studies/Government

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