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Denver, Co, Us

Serve as a Director (Treasurer) for Stable Seas, a nonprofit research organization focused on international maritime security issues. Part of a leadership team guiding research design and execution, as well as organizational strategy.

Research consultant working with the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme on issues including maritime trafficking, piracy and armed robbery, maritime law enforcement and the exploitation of the maritime space by violent nonstate actors.

Research and author a comprehensive report on the social and economic impacts of maritime security issues including piracy and armed robbery, illegal fishing, and trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea.

Research and author assessments of national maritime security challenges, strategies, resources, actors, and partnerships for a series of key Indo-Pacific states to inform the European Union’s maritime security engagement and capacity building programs through its Enhancing Security Cooperation in and with Asia project.

Organize and lead research teams to produce high quality qualitative and quantitative research on various aspects of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.Lead the organization’s stakeholder engagement by establishing maintaining partnerships with relevant members of the maritime security community including members of the military, maritime law enforcement, civilian policymakers, and international and regional organizations. Produce a wide variety of written products including in-depth reports, policy briefs, and articles for a popular audience.

Research and author reports, papers, and op-eds on the subjects of international security and governance with a primary focus on issues of peacekeeping operations, protection of civilians and maritime security. Engage with relevant policy makers on how research can impact policy.

Broomfield, Co

Research and author reports, papers, blogs and documents for both internal use and external dissemination on the subjects of international security and governance with a primary focus on issues of peacekeeping operations and protection of civilians. Provide qualitative and quantitative research support for the OEF implementation teams including: Shuraako, Oceans Beyond Piracy and Secure Fisheries.

Greater Denver Area

Perform data collection and management for the development of the center’s Diplometrics project.Carry out vetting and analysis to ensure the accuracy of the center’s data projects.

Greater Denver Area

Code the actions of state and non-state actors in order to identify and analyze trends in political movements in China and Egypt for the NAVCO Data Project.Utilization of academic databases, newswires and data entry systems.

Concentrations: China Studies, Intelligence Analysis and Human RightsGPA: 3.85

Beijing, China

Researched and produced reports and diplomatic cables related to China’s foreign policy which were used as briefings for senior policymakers and distributed throughout the Department of State.Aided in the planning and operation of embassy visits and events.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Audited and aided in the processing of mortgage applications for three regional sales teams.Facilitated daily communication between sales teams, financial advisors and clients.

Teach seven courses of English per semester to university students.Aid senior students in skills needed for an English job market such as interview skills and resume editing.

Oversaw transportation, logistics, supply purchasing, and banking for the camp.Coordinated and verified the paperwork and documentation of domestic and international staff.Assisted in the general Chinese language teaching and recreational activities of the camp.

Majored in International Relations, also studied Mandarin, History and Political Science

Prepare industry specific market research reports for companies looking to begin exporting.Assist in the identification of potential foreign partners.Provide firms with current data on foreign tariffs and trade data.Assist firms in the identification and categorization of products for export.

Plan Chinese cultural events for St Louis area residents.Develop Mandarin language and Chinese cultural teaching resources for area schools.Categorized Chinese art and artifacts donated to the Confucius Institute.Established relationships between the institute and St Louis area Chinese American organizations.Started the organization of the Institute’s library by categorizing and cataloging books.Aided in the general logistics of the Confucius Institute.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Studies

Concentrations: Intelligence Analysis, China Studies, Human Rights GPA: 3.85

B.A., International Relations, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity- Community Service Chair, Pi Sigma Alpha International Relations Honor SocietyStudy.