Executive Assistant Medical Device

William ‘Johannes’ Wesselhoeft

Boston

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Flexible, personable, social scientist with international public and private sector experience takes initiative independent of supervision, with skills to interpret and influence through focused, culturally aware messaging. Quantitative and qualitative analyst with expertise leading policy assessments and analysis, interested in international relations, policy and finance. Education

M.A. Political Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduated with Honors, 2017 The Transatlantic Masters Program

• Two semesters at the University of Bath, United Kingdom. Studied European Union institutions, Political Economy, Comparative Health Care policy, WTO anti-dumping investigations, World Bank, IFC, MIGA, IBRD, IDA, tariffs, PTAs.

• Thesis written in China on systemic strategic culture in economic and financial institutions, utilizing data from non-English sources, implementing policy/data analysis methods and visualizations in excel. Related international finance data to multi- level international relations theory and policy/compliance standards.

• Took part in China OBOR/New Silk Road Colloquium on dispute resolution and economic policy for prosperity in developing world countries at the European Parliament, Brussels, alongside graduate students, stakeholders and policy-makers from institutions including NATO, the World Bank, and EU institutions. B.A. Political Science, The University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduated 2013 5 College International Relations Certificate

• One semester at Universidad de Salamanca, Spain and two semesters at Universität Mannheim, Germany.

• Published “Bahrain and the Role of the Military,” Graphite Publications, Boston University Press.

• Original research paper on Economic Voting in Spain during Snap Elections, utilizing data from European Social Survey ESS, qualitative and quantitative research methods (coding data) for use with Stata and SPSS.

• Model United Nations Team Chair in US and Germany; Best Delegate Award Universität Mannheim International MUN 2012.

• Local soup kitchen volunteer to sustain people experiencing poverty.

• 7 economics courses, including microeconomics, macroeconomics and political economy. Professional Experience

Marketing Associate Jan-Aug 2020

CSOFT Health Sciences Boston

• Led policy analysis and market research on complex issues in medical device and pharma in emerging markets and developing countries for marketing and business development (BD).

• Project management:

o Regulatory policy and medical topics: Led brainstorm, outlines, quantitative and qualitative research methodology, writing and quality assurance process across 3 teams for external company material.

• Content Creation:

o Published 25 blogs with SEO for use in BD and variety of external audiences in an international, intercultural & multicultural setting with awareness and understanding of diverse or politically sensitive readership.

• Consulted with executive management on wide range of complex activities. o Wrote speeches for CEO and other external communications with Hopkins-Nanjing Center, JHU SAIS events, recruitment campaign, voice-over video and Xtalks webinar with public and private companies around the world.

• Website updates, content recommendations and quality assurance needs.

• Business Development:

o Used Salesforce for cold outreach and warm lead conversions; relationship management. Executive Assistant (Contract) March-Dec 2019

MIT Sloan School of Management - Global Programs Cambridge

• Project management: led policy-compliant update of MIT Global Programs’ 2020 Chile Board of Directors Handbook. o Coordinated with S. America MIT executive and local marketing specialist on economic development projects through MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP).

• Managed the calendar for the Professor/Dean.

• Helped assess program needs for planning and recruitment of speakers from the private sector for classes and events. Public Relations & Business Development Specialist May 2017-Feb 2018 BYD Co. Ltd. California & China

• Project management: led editing and brand adaptation of N. American electric vehicle sales material into English language. o Transformed marketing materials to showcase sustainability and environmental performance of electric vehicles internationally by test-driving and consulting with vehicle engineers and sales employees, and recorded voice-over.

• Studied manufacturing at research & development sites/factories in China and gave site tours to potential buyers of electric car, monorail, and taxi/bus with a focus on environmental policy interests.

• Edited grant submission for company-school public-private partnership (PPP) addressing poverty among working families.

Lobbying Intern Sep-Dec 2017

Cornerstone Government Affairs Washington D.C.

• Assessed policies and submitted written reports on issues, including transportation (Amtrak, United Airlines), Tribal Nations accountability (conservation & land allocation, casinos, natural resources), and oil (CITGO & PDVSA/Venezuela). o Presented findings and recommendations to management from assessments of complex policy issues.

• Led creation of weekly external report promoting international trade development opportunities to firm clients. o Used quantitative and qualitative research to create written trade reports by monitoring investment and compliance policies on a weekly basis.

• Attended policy events, lobbying meetings, and Congressional hearings. Project Lead and Research Intern May-Aug 2016

Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

• Led policy analysis and policy recommendations for Europe and USA sections in the “Global Go To Think Tank Index 2016,” implementing research from economics, development studies, and international finance.

• Project management: overseeing 7-person undergraduate research and analysis team. o Led assembly, editing and quality assurance of special working groups, from data analysis to final submission. o Coordinated/organized social events to define special working groups and team building.

• Wrote reports and talking points for Director’s trip to Astana, Kazakhstan for PPP economic development.

• Presented results of policy assessments to think tank executives using statistical data visualizations. Special Assistant to Prof. Theodore Leinbaugh, OBE May 2015-Mar 2016 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

• Assisted Professor Leinbaugh's founding of Transatlantic Forum on Education and Diplomacy (TFED): non-profit to bridge the U.S. and U.K. through security policy and diplomacy by educating students on both sides of the Atlantic with events and courses.

• Researched potential board members and engagement opportunities for TFED. o Presented detailed plans to professor for target opportunities in light of organizational objectives. o Consulted with professor after assessing need for policy updates to non-profit corporation status.

• Managed the professor’s contact spreadsheet.

Educational Programs Intern Sep-Dec 2014

United Nations Association of Greater Boston Boston

• Policy Project management: Worked on MUN education team to develop materials from start to finish. o Led policy analysis and compilation of country-specific data to create crisis simulation materials. o Developed and published country profiles for Model UN simulations in developing countries (Kashmir region) geared toward enhancing prosperity and eliminating poverty.

• Led parliamentary procedure compliance for students at MUN simulations. Legislative Intern Oct-Dec 2014

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston

• Attended hearings and briefings on behalf of Representative Cantwell (D-Plymouth).

• Researched, wrote policy reports and served as advisor on policy issues (Uber vs Mass. Taxi’s, Scituate Seawall).

• Answered constituent phone calls and assisted in Massachusetts State House tours. English as a Second Language Teacher Sep 2013 – Aug 2014 Schneider Electric – Innovation Hub EQI 38 Grenoble, France

• Taught employees English as a Second Language with self-designed and personalized curricula, assessments and methodologies.

• Presented English language human resources compliance policies via corporate-wide video.

• Edited corporate communications for company-wide global publication. Skills

Software: Excel, Stata, SPSS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Lotus Notes, ArcGIS, MacOS, Windows. Languages: Native English speaker, Working Proficiency in Spanish, Working Conversational German, Basic conversational French. Other: US Citizen. 10-year/60-day China commercial visa, Obama Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2009 for Big Brother/Big Sister

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