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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajwhitephd

Summary: Trade expert with 5-years project and personnel management experience applying European background and interpersonal, organizational, communication, and research/writing skills to next challenge.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior project manager, April 2016-present (6-month contract), 40+ hours/week

Marq Consulting Group, Washington, DC

Trade (import/export) and competitiveness division leader for European Commission project responsible for 5 strategy reports on diverse US industry markets

Conducted primary and secondary source international trade research with industry experts and government agencies and provided expert analysis of US import compliance, including Harmonized System classification, import quotas/tariffs, official documentation compliance, and entry process/requirements guidance

Managed division projects, US export business development, and division staff; led meetings and division hiring; participated in USAID, USDA, CODEX OPIC, and Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg seminars

Completed System for Award Management (SAM) and General Services Administration (GSA) business registration for woman-owned small business where attention to detail was mandatory for system approval

Lecturer, September 2014 – September 2015 (week-long contracts), 40+ hours/week

Villiers Park Educational Trust, Cambridge, UK

Developed intensive curriculum in collaboration with other experts for Oxford and Cambridge students

Delivered 7 Power Point lectures in areas of expertise (trade, political economy, international relations); received two-time ‘outstanding lecturing’ review

Senior program assistant, January 2014 – June 2015, 20 hours/week

University of Manchester, School of Social Sciences, Manchester, UK

Enhanced program management skills through creating best practices and bi-annual calendar of work, leading quarterly workshops and training sessions, and website administration

Managed teams of 12, established peer mentoring scheme, and conducted performance reviews; received official recognition from Undergraduate Studies Director for implementation of program improvements

Graduate teaching assistant, September 2011 – June 2015, 20 hours/week

University of Manchester, School of Social Sciences, Manchester, UK

Strengthened communication and presentation skills by leading 4 weekly seminars and peer-to-peer session at annual training; redesigned engagement guidance for overseas and disabled students

Ranked among top 6% of Manchester’s graduate teaching; recognized for demonstrated ability to manage conflict between staff and organizational excellence

Assistant program administrator, August 2008 – December 2009, 20 hours/week

University of Colorado Denver, Department of Political Science

Bridged communication and administrative gaps while program administrator was on sick leave; generated reports for management review, processed applications, and coordinated faculty meetings

Communications officer (paid internship), February 2008 – August 2008, 40 hours/week

US Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Researched and promoted government-subsidized renewable energy schemes through website administration, report writing, and co-hosting informational podcasts and webinars with industry experts

Owner/Operator, January 2006 – January 2008, 40+ hours/week, variable salary

DedFx, LLC, Denver, Colorado

Developed, launched, and coordinated small services business with $10,000 award for women’s entrepreneurship from the City of Denver; managed business development, budget, and marketing

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Politics, 2015, Aii, minor corrections

University of Manchester, UK

Thesis: Executive Leadership in International Organisation: A Case Study of WTO Directors-General (1995-2013)

Researched international trade, executive leadership, and change over time; certification of trade policy, and project management expertise

Built and maintained relationships with 30 senior global governance officials over 3 years through assessment interviews; conducted over 300 hours of archival research and content analysis

Adhered to project budget, wrote progress reports and assessments, demonstrated attention to detail, and produced high-quality work under deadline while working part-time at university

Master of Arts (MA), Political Science, 2009, 3.8 GPA

University of Colorado Denver

Thesis: Denver, Colorado’s Political Economy: Sacrificing Small Business for a Global Market

Researched sustainability of public and private sector responses to regional development, specialization in competition policy and labor economics

Utilized qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing rate of return on 3 tax-financed business developments; findings used as package of policy recommendations for the City of Denver in 2010

Simultaneously wrote and presented research papers on Keynesian economics and agricultural trade at 4 international conferences; led University-funded group ($2000/semester)

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, 2007

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, 2007, 3.5 GPA

University of Colorado Denver

Completed dual-degree program, specialized in neuropsychology, American politics, and international relations while working full-time

IT SKILLS

Advanced (non-programming): Mac OS; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook; Google+; Salesforce; social media platforms

Intermediate: Stata; SPSS; Oracle; PeopleSoft; Survey Monkey

Beginner: HTML coding

LANGUAGES

Spanish: proficient speaking and reading, beginner writing

Italian: proficient speaking, reading, and writing

French: proficient reading and beginner speaking and writing

German: beginner speaking, reading, and writing (eager to develop any/all)

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