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Berlin, Germany

• Performed in-depth analysis, writing and reporting on the economy of Germany. Portfolio includes Germany's relationship with the Global South and economic security. • Managed multiple event and high-level U.S. Government visitors to Germany, including at the Munich Security Conference.

Board member and treasurer for non-profit that helps refugees in Amman, Jordan. CRP runs numerous programs through two community centers focusing on community-building, education, and trauma relief in addition to emergency aid. CRP utilizes a holistic approach, addressing physical needs as well as trauma relief.

Berlin, Germany

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Received Meritorious Honor Cash Award for work in building strong relationships between U.S. government agencies and the private sector. • Responsible for a $3 million grant funded by the U.S. government that was matched by an additional $2.5 million in additional foreign direct investment to develop the first battery energy storage system in Vietnam with a strong public and government education program. • Performed in-depth analysis, writing and reporting on the economy of Vietnam. Portfolio includes agribusiness, financial services, climate finance, ESG, infrastructure finance, and macroeconomics. • Streamlined the processing of Afghan refugees in camps in Abu Dhabi. • Liaison between the U.S. Consulate and multinational and bilateral development banks, such as the DFC and IFC. Analyzed lending and investment projects on behalf of U.S. Mission, resulting in $300m capital deployed via development banks and funds in renewable energy, small and medium-sized enterprise development and social impact investing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• CFO of small grocery store chain that provides access to produce and fresh food in low-income food deserts to tens of thousands of customers monthly. During tenure, it consisted of one pilot store and three under construction. • Improved operations of store, including budget beat of almost 50%. Reduced account payables to around 45 days while maintaining healthy cash balance and strong supplier relationships. Used data to manage purchasing and inventories profitably with a focus on cash management. • Raised $4.5 million of both debt and grants to finance new stores in the DC and Boston-metro areas. Worked with grantors and lenders to prepare financials and due diligence documents. Negotiated grant and loan terms.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Ranked as the #1 Real Estate Analyst in the Institutional Investor rankings and #2 Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa Property Analyst by Extel. Member of #1 MENA research team. • Head of Saudi equity research team of 7 from 2012 to 2016, responsible for covering approx. $30bn in market cap/enterprise value. Mentored junior analyst team members’ on analytics and financial modeling.• Built financial models to analyze the profitability and effectiveness of 20 companies in property, hospitality, cement and steel sectors. • Lead research for multiple initial public offerings, including Emaar Malls, a $1.6 billion IPO. Did extensive investor education around IPO. • Coverage included North Africa, South Africa, the Gulf and Turkey. Companies covered had businesses throughout Africa and Asia. • Managed regulatory and compliance issues.

• Initiated coverage on two steel companies and five real estate companies for largest Middle Eastern investment bank. • Developed investment cases based on fundamental research and closely tracked stocks in steel and real estate industries.• Presented and discussed investment cases and industry with external (mutual and hedge funds) and internal (sales) clients.

• Sole associate to analyst producing company-specific and industry-wide research on video game, cruise, and toy stocks. • Successfully transitioned to associate on business services team covering IT services, HR services and staffing companies.• Conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative evaluation of companies under coverage. Responsible for creating and updating financial models, building proprietary valuation and sensitivity analyses, and writing and editing research notes.• Cited for strong customer service focus, which has led to higher votes from clients. Initiated well-received, proprietary client conference call series on boating demand. Developed product that successfully built team’s relationship with trading. • Received full-time offer after 2004 summer internship in II-ranked Cable/Satellite group.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Analyzed Arab media post-9/11 to identify threats and opportunities for US policy in Middle East region.• Communicated recommendations to the Department of Defense to improve image of US Policy in Arabic media.

• Analyzed potential mergers and acquisitions as part of strategy to grow billion-dollar company. As a result, the company made multi-million dollar purchase of Internet company. Findings also justified the rejections of certain acquisitions.• Led research effort for long-term corporate strategy in the payments processing field. • Built models of potential acquisitions, did initial due diligence, and built relationships with potential targets.

• Joined start-up as one of first five employees. Worked in business development and helped sign $15 million Altavista deal. • Helped the company raise $10 million in venture capital and grow to 100 employees.

Mba And Ma, Finance; International Affairs, Focus On Arabic

Received MBA and MA in International Affairs with a focus on Arabic

Center For Arabic Study Abroad (Casa) - Fellowship For Arabic Language, Arabic

Ab, Economics, Magna Cum Laude