Richard Benitez Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Remote

Utilized geographic information systems (GIS) to develop and maintain geospatial data catalogs. Evaluated accuracy and quality of spatial data in OpenStreetMap for the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU).Produced written and graphic reports, presentations, and map content for distribution via social media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched, on a daily basis, adequacy of oil and gas bonds and major undesirable events (MUEs). Executed data requests from both the Director and Solicitor’s office via trend analysis of oil and gas operations.Fulfilled geospatial tasks such as oil and gas location/site analysis to supplement after-action internal reporting.Reviewed and commented on key documents, as appropriate and necessary, to upper management.Coordinated, researched, compiled and analyzed management information and data for use in department reviews or Congressional inquiries, as well as other formal internal management meetings and presentations.Prepared narrative statements in support of statistical information, schedules, backup material, etc.Identified clearly established trends or alternative approaches to problems of moderate complexity or difficulty.Proposed recommendations to improve the MUE identification process as appropriate and necessary.Applied a fundamental knowledge of general business/administrative management functions or processes through the use of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and techniques such as researching, selecting, organizing, and presenting factual information.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Researched prevailing nuclear non-proliferation trends across international and regional contexts. Analyzed the overall applications of unmanned aerial vehicle/systems (UAV/UAS) regarding international safeguards and treaty monitoring/verification efforts; forthcoming white paper is entitled: “Drone on: Advancing the Drone Discourse within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime.”Performed geospatial tasks and activities promptly with limited oversight among a diverse and multi-disciplinary staff.Prepared narrative statements in support of statistical information, schedules, backup material, etc.Applied a fundamental knowledge of general business/administrative management functions or processes through the use of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and techniques such as researching, selecting, organizing, and presenting factual information.

Metropolitan Center

Conducted focus group and survey research as part of several multi-year grant funded projects. Executed in-depth research focused on socio-economic and demographic quantitative and qualitative analysis.Supervised support staff in adherence to university and local department priorities contingent upon project deadlines.Prepared narrative statements in support of statistical information, schedules, backup material, etc.Applied a fundamental knowledge of general business/administrative management functions or processes through the use of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and techniques such as researching, selecting, organizing, and presenting factual information.

Organized three separate youth advocacy workshops in Miami-Dade County. Supervised the work of a statewide grant aimed at curving underage risky behaviors in Miami-Dade County.Created new opportunities for resource development with several area non-profits and city organizations.

Executed in-depth analysis and prepared several written products for city administrators and policymakers. Organized community focus groups as part of citywide outreach efforts.Represented the City of Miami at numerous community meetings and functions.

Master Of Science (M.S.) Government Analytics, Geospatial Analysis

Master Of Arts (M.A.) Global Governance, Globalization And Security Studies

IC-CAE (Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence) Program Scholar

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Latino Student Union, La Unidad Latina Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc., College Democrats, Brazilian.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Photography Club