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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)