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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Conducted research and analysis of evolving trade, currency, and supply chain events to support research initiatives for CSIS' Scholl Chair in International Business. Contributed to the following publications: - Port Strike, Critical Technology Ties with India, and EU Deforestation Regulation, Podcast Episode, Oct. 7, 2024- The Transatlantic Trade and Climate Space after the U.S. 2024 Elections, Oct. 21, 2024- Immigration Policy Solutions to Shortages in Critical Sectors of… Show more Conducted research and analysis of evolving trade, currency, and supply chain events to support research initiatives for CSIS' Scholl Chair in International Business. Contributed to the following publications: - Port Strike, Critical Technology Ties with India, and EU Deforestation Regulation, Podcast Episode, Oct. 7, 2024- The Transatlantic Trade and Climate Space after the U.S. 2024 Elections, Oct. 21, 2024- Immigration Policy Solutions to Shortages in Critical Sectors of the U.S. Economy, Nov. 25, 2024 Show less

Within the role of TA for Conflict Resolution with Dean Dareen Basma at Heinz College, I observed class sessions comprised of 30 students and graded weekly assignments.

PLUS is a Personalized Learning^2 (PL2) research and support project that bridges opportunity gaps for lower-income students in the Pittsburgh area. I led biweekly tutoring sessions via Zoom session with 5 tutors and 30 students.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Within the role of TA for Strategy Development with Laura Synnott, Associate Teaching Professor, at Heinz College, I oversaw office hours for 30 students and graded assignments.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Co-authored a comprehensive 56-page report on the innovation and technology landscape for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Evaluated consultant proposals for two key projects aimed at enhancing the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States

Communicated daily with single-family homeowners and new home construction companies regarding project statuses. Forecasted schedules months ahead and distributed this information to Nonn's staff and clients.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Assisted 5 lawyers of Corneille Law Group with proofreading, court submissions, report creation, and deposition/mediation date scheduling. Communicated daily with clients and law firms regarding case statuses and timelines.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Managed cash outflows for vendors and tenants at Steve Brown Apartments. Represented the company when covering the front desk, and served as a primary point of contact for projects.

Madison, Wi

In this position, I assist almost fifty Freshman students who live at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. My role includes creating community events, hosting meetings, budget managing, and mediating conflicts.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

I assisted students living in UW Madison's Residence Halls by processing mail orders and conducting room assignments.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

In this role, I've garnered invaluable insights into the intricacies of a company's foreign trade operations. Collaborating closely with my manager, Petra MacLeod, I actively interacted with the U.S. Federal Trade Zone/U.S. Customs Office, facilitating the exchange of documentation concerning the 2018-19 Trade War and subsequent tax adjustments. Notably, my contributions played a pivotal role in enabling Dorel Sports (the then parent company to Schwinn, KidTrax, and Mongoose) to secure an… Show more In this role, I've garnered invaluable insights into the intricacies of a company's foreign trade operations. Collaborating closely with my manager, Petra MacLeod, I actively interacted with the U.S. Federal Trade Zone/U.S. Customs Office, facilitating the exchange of documentation concerning the 2018-19 Trade War and subsequent tax adjustments. Notably, my contributions played a pivotal role in enabling Dorel Sports (the then parent company to Schwinn, KidTrax, and Mongoose) to secure an additional $13 million in reimbursements following harmonized tariff code updates post-Trade War.This experience has deepened my understanding of the effects an international trade shock has on domestic and international companies. This experience inspires me to delve deeper into international trade policy and has equipped me with practical skills for pursuing a career in trade policy. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

During my internship, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Charles Ebert, then Ph.D. candidate, a distinguished professor at the University of Eau Claire, on three impactful projects. The research centered around the intersections of marketing and human behavior. My responsibilities included transcribing 78 pages of participant journals into analyzable text and meticulously assessing over 1800 participant entries for their 'novelty' and 'utility'.Moreover, I played a pivotal role in… Show more During my internship, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Charles Ebert, then Ph.D. candidate, a distinguished professor at the University of Eau Claire, on three impactful projects. The research centered around the intersections of marketing and human behavior. My responsibilities included transcribing 78 pages of participant journals into analyzable text and meticulously assessing over 1800 participant entries for their 'novelty' and 'utility'.Moreover, I played a pivotal role in analyzing the data collected from our studies using RStudio and Excel. I processed a dataset comprising over 27,000 data points from a 21-day longitudinal experiment, and effectively identified and addressed the outliers while documenting any significant deviations. My contributions helped shape the insights gleaned from these studies, furthering our understanding of consumer behavior dynamics. My contribution will be recognized by the principal investigator in the paper, which is currently under review in the Journal of Marketing. Show less

Masters Of Public Policy Management, 3.9/4 Gpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, 3.5/4 Gpa

Bachelor'S Degree, Chinese Professional Communication, 3.5/4 Gpa

High School Diploma, Economics, 3.8/4 Gpa