Manager High School

DOROTHEA E. CHEEK

*** * ******* ** *** #*** Arlington, VA 22203 ac17og@r.postjobfree.com 215-***-****

Education

Johns Hopkins University -- School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Washington D.C.

Master of Arts, International Relations & International Economics May 2017

Relevant Course Work: Monetary Theory, Trade Theory, Statistical Analysis, Public Finance, Econometrics

Relevant Research: “Impact of Tourism on North Korea’s GDP,” “Economic Impact of Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine,” “Economic Impact of IDPs on Regional Standard of Living: A Case Study on Ukrainian IDPs”

GPA 3.52

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Bachelors of Arts, International Relations May 2013

Relevant Course Work: Research Methods and Practice in International Relations, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

GPA 3.24

Experience

United States Trade Representative Washington D.C

Project Adviser January 2017 – May 2017

Reviewed and edited drafts of the 300+ page “President’s Annual Report” and “National Trade Estimate Report”

Collaborated with team, conducted analysis on, and created solutions to project challenges

Gained robust knowledge of international trade policy while preparing documents for and collaborating with USTR staff

International Rescue Committee New York City, New York

College and Career Adviser Summer, 2016

Managed refugee resettlement projects by cultivating relationships with 40+ clients, finding appropriate educational resources (ESL classes, GED, GRE, etc), and optimal career choices

Developed and implemented training program and overview manual of the CCR department for new hires

Prepared monthly reports for submission to management on client progress

Maintained and updated database of client information and resources with which to support client needs

AmeriCorps – VISTA – Common Ground High School New Haven, CT

Alumni and College & Career Readiness Coordinator July 2014 – July 2015

Researched, defined, and designed college and career readiness curriculum for 180 9th – 12th grade students

Developed alumni network; coordinated professional development workshops, and events engaging 200+ alumni in mentorship opportunities with current students

Counseled 40+ students and alumni applying to college and/or entering the workforce

Liberty in North Korea Los Angeles, CA

Nomad (Traveling Representative) – Communications Lead; Rescue Teams August 2013 – June 2014

Intern

Created and sustained positive relationships with teachers and students throughout the Northeast to host over 35 events within 3 weeks, reaching out to 60+ individuals a day

Gave 70+ thirty-minute multi-media presentations to 100+ person audiences on the North Korean humanitarian crisis

Communicated innovative and effective promotional strategies for the Rescue Teams program i.e. compiled successful fundraising strategies resulting in increased donations from Rescue Teams

Brainstormed impactful events resulting in LiNK’s first Summit (June 2014) hosting 200+ guests, facilitating 12+ workshops and entertainment, ensuring lodging for all

Additional Information

Languages: Korean (Proficient); French (Proficient); Russian (Beginner); Polish (Beginner); Latin (Beginner)

Technical Skills: Excel (Advanced), STATA, PowerPoint (Advanced), Word (Advanced), SalesForce, WordPress

Leadership: Penn Alumni Interviewer, Major Advising Program, Events Manager – Penn Taekwondo and Boxing

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