Associate
Posted on: 2013-05-28
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, H. John Heinz III College Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, 3.6 QPA August 2011-December 2012
Related Courses: Advanced Strategic Writing for Public Policy, Multimedia, Methods of Policy Analysis, Strategic
Presentation Skills, Empirical Methods for Public Policy, Applied Economic Analysis, Introduction to Database Management,
Population and Policy, Organizational Design and Implementation, Public Policy Implementation, Management Science I:
Optimization and Multicriteria Methods, Management Science II: Decision and Risk Modeling, Geographic Information
Systems, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Program Evaluation, Intelligence Collection, Analysis, and Application
Data Manager, Systems Capstone, “A Program Evaluation for Youth Advocate Program’s Truancy Intervention Program”:
organized electronic folders, compiled and implemented a style guide, copyedited and proofread a 60 page report and two
PowerPoint presentations, and led a literature review
Associate, Student Consulting International Organization: Engaged with an international client to develop a business
model for an expanding non-profit organization, met deadlines while working in a team to present in a case competition
University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs, Political Science, and Linguistics, minor in Spanish August 2003-May 2007
3.66 GPA, Magna Cum Laude
Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, 2007: “Here Comes the Bride, Have a Smoke: Why Tobacco is Killing
Spain”
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Center for International Policy and Innovation, Carnegie Mellon University Washington, DC
Research Associate October 2011-Present
* Conducted scholarly research on U.S. foreign policy in sub-Saharan Africa, Sierra Leone, and regional security
* Prepared literature review and analyzed books written within the last 10 years on U.S. Africa policy
* Assisted with event preparation and logistics
U.S. Department of State San José, Costa Rica
Public Affairs Intern June 2012-August 2012
* Represented the United States Government at external events
* Interviewed 80 candidates for U.S. programs such as Fulbright and Teaching Excellence and Achievement
* Wrote social media posts for an audience of 54,956
* Edited and translated a dozen English and Spanish articles for a newsletter with 850 readers
* Evaluated the progress of ACCESS English schools
* Researched policy issues such as China, youth, and the environment in Costa Rica
* Advanced cultural understanding between the US and Costa Rica through panels and exchange program orientations
* Created PowerPoint presentations for public consumption
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Latin American Program Washington, DC
Program Assistant December 2008-July 2011
* Prepared Ford and Tinker Foundation funding narrative reports, talking points, and correspondence for director
* Wrote and edited content for website and e-newsletter
* Improved standards and processes for a journalism fellowship and intern recruitment, yielding 218% more website
hits and reducing time needed for application review by 60%
* Represented the program while responding to public inquiries in Spanish/ English
* Conducted research for and copyedited books and reports, such as Populism in the 21st Century
* Coordinated conference logistics and the drafting of joint letters with organizations such as the World Bank,
United Nations Development Program, and Organization of American States
* Created a citizen security blog and a program Facebook page
AE Strategies McLean, VA
Compensation Workbench Data Analyst October 2008-December 2008
* Provided onsite data administration and general support of a Microsoft Excel IT tool while participating in
National Security Personnel System deliberation meetings
* Analyzed and processed data to develop recommendations for high-ranking Marine Corps officials, identifying trends
and findings
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter Burlingame, CA
Preparedness Partnership Specialist (AmeriCorps VISTA Member) August 2007-August 2008
* Facilitated and strengthened partnerships with non-profit and governmental organizations, such as the Consulate of
Singapore, to promote preparedness amongst vulnerable populations
* Coordinated an earthquake mitigation contract with California Earthquake Authority
* Wrote monthly and quarterly reports describing the status of self-implemented projects
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions Cambridge, MA
Marketing Intern October 2006-May 2007
* Set goals and deadlines to promote four different testing courses
* Researched and compiled a list of 30 student organizations to target
* Recruited over 100 students for a practice test day
Center for the Study of the Presidency Washington, DC
Presidential Fellows Intern June 2006-August 2006
* Designed a presentation on using media and technology to promote international understanding to be given for
international dignitaries
* Researched grant opportunities for the Executive Vice President
* Edited and formatted Fellows’ essays in an anthology
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internship San José, Costa Rica June-August 2012
Cultural excursions Cozumel, Mexico and Roatán, Honduras January 2011
Project Eden Community Service Trip San Francisco de la Paz, Honduras March 2007
Study abroad, CIEE Alicante, Spain January 2006-May 2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Provided support to local community agencies; skills included organizing, public speaking, group collaboration, task
delegation, information processing:
We Are Family, 2010-2011 St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2010-2011
DC 101 Chili Cook-off, May 2010-2011 DC Asian Pacific Islander American Film Festival, October 2009
DC Shorts Film Festival, September 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival, April 2010-2011
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Cancer Walk, October 2008
ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS
QS World Grad School Tour Award Heinz College AmeriCorps Scholarship
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Corporation for National and Community Service’s Spirit of Service Award Golden Key International Honour Society
SKILLS
Advanced Spanish, Beginning Japanese, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, GIS, InDesign,
Negotiation, Program Evaluation, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Flash, iMovie, Garageband, Policy Analysis, Writing/Editing,
Research