Molly Ward Email & Phone Number

United States

Create content across social media and engage audiences on Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, and TikTok. Curate news feed and pitch Apple News Editors, generating millions of views for stories.

I managed a network of 40+ freelance correspondents around the globe. • Work with chief of correspondents, news directors, deputy news directors and managing editors to identify gaps in international coverage and engage in reporting on international issues• Identify appropriate correspondents for assignments and review their work, ensuring that quality stories are provided on a timely basis• Assist chief of correspondents in preparing the unit's budget, reviewing expenses, and monitoring throughout the year to ensure adherence to budgetary controls

Arlington, Virginia

• Compiled primary source research for country profiles regarding policy related to income tax, social security, compensation and benefits, etc. Completed 1-2 profiles covering all world regions monthly• Developed and maintained professional relationships with government and business executives in regards to law changes in various countries; track developments in international taxation issues daily • Wrote and published analytical white papers independently or with a colleague on a topic relevant to multinational corporations • Investigated, wrote, and published several news stories weekly on international tax law news in addition to editing and preparing articles from international correspondents • Assisted in supervising the weekly update for the International Payroll Decision Support Network, completion of white papers, and news story completion Published White Papers: Authored: “Global Data Privacy, Protection and Payroll"​ -- "International Termination Pay Issues"​ Co-Authored: “Key Topics in Global Payroll,” "Global Payroll Outlook for 2015"​ Editor: "U.S. State Taxation and Global Payrolls"Country Profiles: Algeria, Aruba, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Romania, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Atlanta

• Graded class assignments, papers and exams in a timely manner while providing constructive feedback to students• Helped students understand economic and political concepts involved in the class• Aided professors with research on topics ranging from politics in Latin American to oil and gas pipeline conflict in the Middle East

Brussels Area, Belgium

Intern, Directorate General for Communication; Brussels, Belgium: April-June 2013• Edited news articles for Parliament website; social media research and analytics; participated in article interviews• Wrote synopses on variety of topics involving Parliament's activities that were then translated into the 24 EU languages• Researched and collected statistical data for Parliamentary infographics• Represented directorate-general in Strasbourg during plenary session, documenting events and reporting back to Brussels

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked with staffers on policy areas of security, immigration, data privacy and cybersecurity • Analyzed legislation and the policies that are vital for the transatlantic EU-US relationship• Maintained social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, website and blog): doubled Twitter followers • Prepared working papers and memos for the European Parliament Headquarters• Prepared and assisted the Office in managing visits of European Parliament Members• Participated in meetings with major interlocutors on Capitol Hill, in executive agencies, and in think-tanks

Greater Atlanta Area

• Gathered research on non-commercial gas and oil pipeline conflicts involving transit states in the Middle East and Latin America under a strict publication deadline• Aided professor by using STATA to dissect international patent data for the last 30 years• Graded undergraduate papers on a variety of topics

Gwinnett County, Georgia

• Gathered target economic industry data in Gwinnett County to present to companies to encourage their business in the region• Interacted with regional businesses and government leaders in order to promote economic growth, trade and cooperation, including organizing events for the Danish Parliament and the Zambian government• Worked with three Fortune 500 companies (RockTenn, NCR and AGCO) to make sure headquarters stayed in Gwinnett County• Wrote white paper on best practices for tracking relocations and expansions of businesses

M.S., International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant, International Affairs Ambassador, GT College Democrats, International Affairs.

Undegraduate, International Economics

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lamda Delta, Phi Chi Theta, Young Democrats, Sustainable Energy Tribe, Blue Wave, Alliance Language.