Government Relations Professional

ANDREW ROBERT MORRIS

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Tokyo-to, Chofu-shi, Nishi-tsutsujigaoka 1-14-17 4854 Russell Ave South Pino Tsutsujigaoka 102, 182-0006, JAPAN Minneapolis, MN, 55410

+81-080-****-**** +1-612-***-****

EDUCATION

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Foreign Service Washington, DC Master of Arts in Asian Studies May 2015

Concentrations: History, Society, and Culture of Asia / Politics and Security of Asia Thesis: Explaining the Chinese Challenge to Japanese Sovereignty in the Ryukyu Islands SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Collegeville, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies (Individualized) May 2010 Minor: Theology

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

AFLAC INTERNATIONAL / AFLAC JAPAN Tokyo, Japan

Government Affairs Specialist Sept 2016 - Present

• External engagement with key institutions and stakeholders, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and U.S. government agencies

• Research and analysis on political, trade, and regulatory developments for reporting to executive-level management

• Cross-departmental coordination between departments throughout the company

• Project planning and management for key internal and external events

• Prepare urgent special reports and briefings on time-sensitive developments UNITED STATES CONGRESS, House of Representatives Washington, DC Staff, Office of Congressman Rick Nolan Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Provided constituent services by addressing constituent needs by phone and in person

• Provided research on key legislative issues using open and closed sources

• Administrative support of scheduling, legislative, and office management needs U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Foreign Service Institute Arlington, VA Policy Coordination Intern Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

• Assisted FSI’s Director and the Policy Coordination Team with research for planned policy changes

• Coordinated between other offices in the State Department and the Director’s office on upcoming policy and curriculum planning

COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Washington, DC

Japan Studies Intern Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

• Conducted research using English and Japanese language primary and secondary sources

• Attended conferences, speeches, and events, then wrote comprehensive summary analysis

• Assisted with editing and compiling written pieces for publication MISCELLANEOUS

Willing to relocate

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan - Member Since 2016 U.S. Federal Government Security Clearance: Secret Oct 2014

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