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Michael L. Rock

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SUMMARY

Skilled researcher and analyst of domestic and foreign policies of the United States and East Asian countries, particularly

China. Core attributes include:

Proven interest in economic, Research and synthesis of legislation, Develop original content and

political, and social issues governmental affairs, and trends opinions on a wide range of topics

EDUCATION

Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, History; Minor in East Asian Studies May 2013

GPA: 3.52; Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society

Capital Normal University, Beijing, China Summer 2012

Study abroad program. Courses included: Intermediate Chinese, 21st Century Beijing.

MAJOR RESEARCH HONOR

Selected to present research paper, “The Mongols, the Ming, and the Restoration of Chinese Pride,”

at 2014 Phi Alpha Theta Biennial Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Associate Value Architects Asset Management LLC, Hoboken, New Jersey July 2013 - Present

Research and analyze market trends and the impact of legislation, such as the Durbin

Amendment, to assist portfolio managers of investment fund.

Research Assistant Brandeis University Department of History, Waltham, Massachusetts Spring 2013

Selected by Professor Xing Hang to conduct research for his upcoming book on ethnic

Chinese minorities in Southeast Asian countries.

Research Assistant Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, Waltham, Massachusetts Spring 2012

Maintained and updated database of Israel-related courses offered at various American colleges.

Intern Stella Adler Studio of Acting, New York, New York Summer 2011

Supervised and guided cast of underprivileged youths to perform Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Intern Don Buchwald and Associates, Inc., New York, New York Summer 2010

Researched consulting firms representing political candidates and compiled database

of contacts for leading talent agency.

Intern Engel Entertainment, New York, New York Summer 2009

Provided research and marketing support for documentaries and television series, including

Emmy-winning A Walk to Beautiful, for leading television and film production company.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Language Arts: Speaking proficiency in Mandarin with working knowledge of oral and written communications.

Tri-weekly Mandarin course with Xi’an,China-based teacher via Skype. Working knowledge of oral and written Spanish.

Blog: DisaffectedAmerican.wordpress.com. Global political, cultural and social commentary.

Performance Arts: Stand-up comedy; guitar; harmonica; singing; songwriting.

Community Service: Brandeis Buddies (mentor developmentally disabled adults); Homebound Cooking Group (prepare

meals for bedridden HIV and geriatric patients) ; Summit School (tutor learning disabled teenagers) ; Recipient of New York

Councilwoman Melinda Katz Award for Community Service.

Campus Activities: Surf Club; Brandeis Democrats; Quiz Bowl; Asian American Student Association.

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