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Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Translated and compiled financial data from Japanese language resources on Japanese corporations and their overseas subsidiaries into English datasets to contribute to the completion of the lab's overarching economic research projects. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in conducting quantitative trend analyses of large sets of international financial data to identify and reconcile behaviors of interest. Served as a resource on the economic conditions of Japan and East Asia for the lab by compiling literature reviews and conducting citation cross-checks to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing scholarship.

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Developed and maintained effective relationships with visiting foreign lecturers and representatives by organizing more than 20 extracurricular seminars and academic lectures to elevate the university’s prestige as a hub for international and multicultural research. Gained proficiency in utilizing econometric techniques to analyze large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions from empirical evidence. Underwent intensive Japanese language and cultural training to greater develop Japanese language proficiency.

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Effectively managed club finances with responsibilities including the booking of lodging for away tournaments, collection and utilization of club dues, and the purchasing of equipment and merchandise

Andover, Kansas, United States

Maintained the aesthetic of the nationally ranked private golf course by undertaking groundskeeping activities

Fort Leavenworth, Ks

Efficiently translated over 100 Japanese open-source documents on a variety of issues pertaining to East Asia into English datasets to examine unconsidered foreign perspectives (i.e., non-American perspectives) related to defense and security issues. Conducted monthly in-depth research analyses of transcribed information to identify their significance to U.S. national security, therein highlighting a thorough understanding of complex political economic issues. Further polished leadership communication skills by providing oral briefings to panels of military and civilian officials to directly communicate significance of transcribed information within the studied nation's context. Incorporating solid comprehension of international relations, effectively developed summarized research commentaries illustrating significance of transcribed information to U.S. national security.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Master Of Arts - Ma, International/Global Studies; Focus In International Business

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, East Asian Languages & Cultures