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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Reviewing the Philippines Commission on Audit (COA) municipality-level reports containing the auditor’s notes on violations of public code (“infractions”) and COA’s recommended actions to bring accounts back to compliance.• Evaluating whether the COA acts impartially in reviewing provincial accounts and quantifying the type and frequency of corrupt activities in the Philippines, utilizing the World Bank’s corruption typology.• Comparing software-extracted audit Excel files with the corresponding source documents, maintaining focus and attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout the process.

College Station-Bryan Area

• Assisted Dr. Fritz Bartel with research on American economic policy and the shift toward isolationism and protectionism in the 1970s, identifying and pursuing key research avenues to address the research question effectively.• Conducted literature reviews to establish the background and context for analysis.• Led the archival research process by gathering information from various open-source resources, including the US Department of State’s Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), EBSCO databases, ProQuest, British Archives, and the Gerald Ford Presidential Archives.• Managed and organized research materials, including compiling a list of key primary source documents, recommending Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and keeping everything systematically arranged in Google Workspace (Drive).• Prepared and shared bi-weekly reports with Dr. Bartel, offering detailed updates and recommending the next research steps.

College Station-Bryan Area

• Independently led an oral history project and interviewed key participants in the 1995 Dayton Peace negotiations and subsequent peace implementation, capturing their perspectives and contributions to the peace process in the Balkans.• Directed and conducted in-depth research on the 1990s War in the Balkans, utilizing primary materials from the Library of Congress, National Archives, British Archives, George H. W. Bush Presidential Library, and William Jefferson Clinton Library.• Wrote detailed research and grant proposals, successfully seeking funding and articulating the significance of the Dayton project in preserving vital diplomatic perspectives and fostering a deeper understanding of conflict and post-conflict resolutions.• Awarded competitive Dean's Excellence Award and George & Barbara Bush Travel Award, allowing me to travel to the Balkans to interview key Bosnian figures involved in the Dayton negotiations and engage with international and civil society leaders working on the peace implementation.• Authored several academic essays, memoranda, and white papers on the 1990s Yugoslav conflict and American-Bosnian relations, providing comprehensive analysis and strategic recommendations.

College Station-Bryan Area

• Capstone project on emerging technologies and national security implications for a federal agency.• Led and managed a research team specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its national security implications by setting weekly research agendas, delegating tasks, and ensuring the timely completion of all deliverables.• Co-authored the final report analyzing emerging threats.• Successfully briefed the project to the federal agency’s Executives at their Washington, DC headquarters.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

• Oversaw library operations during evening hours (5 PM to 12 AM), ensuring high-quality customer service, building security, and operational efficiency.• Supervised and acted as a mentor to student assistants, providing guidance on professional development and fostering a culture of growth and accountability within the team.• Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures for shelving and material relocation, resulting in improved organization and accessibility of the library collection.• Assisted with the interlibrary loan system, providing timely and accurate delivery of the requested materials to students, faculty, and staff.• Leveraged OCLC system and library databases such as EBSCO, ProQuest, and Science Direct to provide a broad range of library services, including reference and research assistance

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Recruited to provide open-source and legal database research assistance.• Worked directly with the company's CEO and Vice President on a high-priority project related to class action litigation and case tracking.• Led a research initiative for the Vice President, identifying potential class action cases involving key government agencies such as DOJ, FEC, and FTC.• Skillfully utilized legal databases such as CourtLink, Pacer, and Law360 to address open-ended questions related to class action litigation.• Led research initiative to evaluate the need for additional research software to enhance our understanding of Canadian case law and improve support for our Canadian-based clients.• Compiled detailed research reports, providing data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations.

Master'S Degree

Bachelor'S Degree, Politics And Government; History

Graduate Certificate, Military Leadership