Assistant

Posted on: 2007-07-30

Objective: Full time entry level position relating to policy analysis/development within a NGO where international knowledge and strong writing and oral communication skills would be an asset. Education: Lawrence University, Appleton, WI Bachelor of Arts, June 2007 Majors: Government and East Asian Studies; Minor: Economics Related Coursework: International Organizations International Politics International Studies Comparative Politics Global Economic Relations Power Policy-Making Congress Media & Politics Political Economy of East Asia Corporate Finance Micro Economics Macro economics International Political/Economic Knowledge • Used economic theories incorporated with political elements to analyze and understand the development of East Asian countries • Designed research project on African developing countries and their economic conditions culminating in 20-page paper and 15-minute presentation • Collaborated and presented with 8 students on an assessment of India’s economy • Explored the relationship of China’s central-planned economy and its interactions with free markets of other nations • Utilized various primary and secondary sources on conducting and composing a research paper on the effect of globalization on the textile industry in the U.S Communication & Administrative Skills • Worked one-on-one with student clients; assessed client needs and help establish learning goals • Assisted a private consulting firm to recruit language tutor • Arranged meeting schedule for president of “Lawrence International” organization • Taking board meeting minutes of “Lawrence International” organization • Lead class discussion on Chinese political economy • Organized events and activities which the largest one involved 300 students • Developed extensive public speaking skill through classroom teaching experience • Fluent in spoken and written Chinese and intermediate level written French Work Experience: Language Teaching Assistant, East Asian Studies Dept. 2004 - 2006 • Prepared classes • Tested student’s understanding • Organized and composed teaching material to help student clients’ improvement based on individual goals Research Assistant, Lawrence Government Department 2002 - 2004 • Translated economic-related documents written in Mandarin Lawrence University Appleton, WI Switchboard Attendant 2006 - Present Language Tutor, Lawrence Chinese Department 2002 - Present Secretary of “Lawrence International” 2005 - 2006 Residence Life Advisor, Lawrence Residence Life 2003 - 2004 John Kerry Campaign Volunteer in Appleton, WI 2002 Technical Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Windows OS, MAC OS