Research Assistant & Data Analyst

Heidi Kvech

Baltimore-Washington D.C. 240-***-**** ******@***.*** www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-kvech Education

Master of Arts, International Relations, University of Maryland, College Park (May 2028) Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (May 2026) Concentration: International Affairs Minor(s): Business Administration & Global Development Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society Research Experience

University of Tennessee, Department of Political Science Undergraduate Research Assistant - February 2025 - June 2026

• Contributed to the first comprehensive Value Arms dataset funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, analyzing international transfers within the secondary military market

• Evaluated & cross-referenced multi-method data for 20 country-specific military assets weekly, tracking equipment categories ranging from radar systems to ballistic missiles

• Coded & classified defense industry variables to categorize assets as resold, refurbished, dated, or discounted

• Analyzed arms proliferation networks & defense policies of major producing states (U.S., India, Russia, etc.) using primary military archives, industry databases, & verified international sources

• Adhered to rigorous data verification protocols to validate complex international transactions Professional Experience

RSGI, London, England

Research Assistant - Summer 2025

• Conducted research for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report, & drafted published summaries for the Financial Times “Business of Law” and “Practice of Law” case studies

• Synthesized qualitative data & secondary research from firm leader interview transcripts to compile case studies on legal aid (covering human trafficking cases, environmental policy execution, etc.)

• Applied specialized methodologies to analyze, evaluate, & rank international law firms based on quantitative metrics, including mandated pro bono hours & financial recognitions

• Authored & structured concise, publishable research summaries within the editorial style of the Financial Times

• Authored corporate law profiles for major Indian firms in support of RSGI’s digital platform “Resight India”

• Represented the research team at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Global Summit, documenting operational insights from the Inside-Out Innovation panel for internal briefings Johns Hopkins University - National Student Leadership Conference, Baltimore, Maryland Office Assistant - Summer 2024

• Acted as a liaison between Johns Hopkins University & the National Student Leadership Conference

• Communicated & resolved issues between 300 attendees & various sites coordinating event operations

• Responsible for keeping the program on schedule & keeping documentation of necessary files

• Prepared & distributed program materials as requested by the Program Director

• Answered phone calls & emails on behalf of the Johns Hopkins University site Featured Work (with RSGI Research Team)

“Innovative Lawyers 2025 - Global”

Financial Times, September 2025

View Publication: https://www.ft.com/content/f94ad6b1-44fe-409b-a06c-3328d3513df4

• Contributed as a member of the RSGI Research Team, using a specific methodology to rank international law firms on pro bono practices & social responsibility

“Practice of Law: Case Studies” - Sustainability & Responsible Business Financial Times, September 2025

View Publication: https://www.ft.com/content/96385d3c-e83c-4cb6-8d8b-a2d4a355c520

• Prepared research summaries highlighting innovative legal practices & corporate responsibility initiatives, published as part of RSGI’s collaboration with the Financial Times Skills

• Research & Analysis: Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Comparative Case Studies, Research Design, Data Verification & Coding, Database Management

• Areas of Expertise: International Affairs, Global Policy Analysis, Defense Industry Analysis, International Security, Comparative Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Geopolitical Risk Assessment, Global Governance, Economic Development, International Trade & Regulatory Policy

• Professional Skills: Technical Writing, Publication Editing, Memo Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Cross-Cultural Research, Project Management

• Languages: Spanish (Proficient)

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