Fellowship

• Oct 2020 - Present

Podcast Host

• Sep 2019 - Present

Conducting research, oral history and interviews, examining the social and philosophical contours of strength sports and physical culture at large. Spring 2020 begins production of a mini-documentary series that will be announced soon.

Instructor

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Leading an undergraduate course on the politics and history of the contemporary Middle East, with a focus on reactions to modernization and development.

Senior Analyst

• Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

—Project manager; lead a team of researchers and analysts conducting complex investigations and OSINT into due diligence, with a professional focus on Turkey.—Utilized a variety of public and proprietary databases (i.e., SalesForce, WatchDog, Lexis Nexis Risk Management; TLOxp) to conduct due diligence research.—Rigorously oversaw end-to-end product development to ensure their highest quality for our clientele.—Spearheaded the development for Turkish politics and business affairs… —Project manager; lead a team of researchers and analysts conducting complex investigations and OSINT into due diligence, with a professional focus on Turkey.—Utilized a variety of public and proprietary databases (i.e., SalesForce, WatchDog, Lexis Nexis Risk Management; TLOxp) to conduct due diligence research.—Rigorously oversaw end-to-end product development to ensure their highest quality for our clientele.—Spearheaded the development for Turkish politics and business affairs research guide.—Improved the existing Turkey SalesForce page to be more user-friendly for those unfamiliar with the Turkish language. Show more Show less

Grant writer/Development

• May 2018 - Oct 2018

—Researched and wrote grants pertaining to employment and educational opportunities for the residents of Queensbridge Houses.—Engaged with local residents to match their concerns with appropriate funding from private and publicfoundations.—Organized budgets and reviewed databases as part of the writing process.

Researcher

• Sep 2012 - May 2018

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Academic Advisor

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

Student Assistant

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

Research Fellow

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

—Designed research program to conduct ethnographic interviews with Turkish villagers in Eastern Turkey.—Delivered results of findings to stakeholders in ARIT.—Managed budget and program deliverables.

Fulbright Scholar

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

—Designed and executed research program using archival and ethnographic methods on water resourcemanagement and development politics in Turkey.—Delivered bimonthly status reports to Commission officers.—Interacted with state and local officials in Turkey in Turkish and English to assist in research.—Managed budget and program deliverables.

Research Assistant

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

—Researched secondary literature and synthesized findings.—Organized research materials for lecture development.

English & Social Studies Instructor

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

—Taught high school and pre-International Baccalaureate-level History and English.—Designed curriculum and lesson plans.—Organized and coordinated events on and off campus.