Experience

CASE - Center for Social and Economic Research

• Poland
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Provide substantive editing services for a variety of the Center’s outputs, including technical research reports for international organizations; research briefs for private clients or for publication by the Center on topics such as labor taxation, housing policy, and the economic effects of regional trade agreements; manuscripts intended for publication in academic journals on topics such as economic growth and aging; and editorial articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, or on the Center’s website.



OECD - OCDE

• France
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• External Editor

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  Provided substantive editing services for a 250-page study analyzing sectoral and trade policy in Southeastern Europe. Ensured clear messages throughout all chapters and sections as well as homogeneity of text in terms of style, terminology, and level of detail. Provided substantive editing services for a 250-page study analyzing sectoral and trade policy in Southeastern Europe. Ensured clear messages throughout all chapters and sections as well as homogeneity of text in terms of style, terminology, and level of detail.



Cactus Communications

• India
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Editor

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Provided substantive editing services for business, economics, and statistics manuscripts intended for publication in academic journals. Assessed and improved the quality of the manuscripts, including through editing, re-writing, and reorganizing the text and providing feedback to the author on areas requiring further clarity or elaboration. Provided substantive editing services for business, economics, and statistics manuscripts intended for publication in academic journals. Assessed and improved the quality of the manuscripts, including through editing, re-writing, and reorganizing the text and providing feedback to the author on areas requiring further clarity or elaboration.



Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO

• Russian Federation
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Manager, Institute for Emerging Market Studies

  • 2012 - 2014

  Responsible for business and organizational development of a major global emerging markets think tank; Oversaw all aspects of knowledge management of our global research network, including liaising with partner organizations to develop materials based on our academic research and developing and maintaining our library of institute qualifications; Engaged in business development and fundraising activities, including researching funding opportunities and teaming partners and coordinating proposal development; Coordinated projects across headquarters offices in Moscow and Beijing, joint research centers in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and a global network of non-resident scholars; Developed institute work plan and provided oversight and coaching on the development of individual project work plans; Led monitoring and evaluation activities, including tracking institute activities, developing institute-level and individual KPIs, and reporting on achievements for management and partners; Managed media and public relations for senior management and scholars, including development and implementation of the institute’s media strategy; Organized and administered IEMS and partner organizations’ forums and programs, including our annual emerging markets research forum and the 2013 Academy of International Business Special Meeting in Moscow.



Cardno International Development

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Consultant

  • 2011 - 2012

  Provided business development support to the economic growth practice unit for anticipated proposals (for government contracts, such as USAID and the World Bank, as well as for private clients) in the areas of economic, financial sector, and private sector development). Led proposal recruitment and researched opportunities, clients, and teaming partners for projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Moldova. Provided business development support to the economic growth practice unit for anticipated proposals (for government contracts, such as USAID and the World Bank, as well as for private clients) in the areas of economic, financial sector, and private sector development). Led proposal recruitment and researched opportunities, clients, and teaming partners for projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Moldova.



Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Acting Executive Officer

  • 2010 - 2010

  Project management services for the leading private sector organization in the Kingdom of Tonga, funded by the AusAID Pacific Leadership Program. Advised the Chamber’s Council on work and advocacy in private sector development, including direct oversight of the program work plan, coordination with all units of the Chamber and external organizations, and development of program budgets. Worked with the New Zealand Agency for International Development and the Tongan Ministry of Labor and Commerce to develop the NZ$1 million Tonga Business Enterprise Centre (TBEC) to provide training, technical assistance, and mentoring to local businesses; served on a committee tasked with forming the Centre. Led the Chamber’s project on developing Public Private Dialogues for improved transparency with the Government of Tonga and other key stakeholders. Responsible for oversight of human resource development, including recruitment, training, and mentoring of local staff.



Tonga New Zealand Business Association

• Acting Executive Officer

  • 2009 - 2009

  Drafted proposals and provided technical assistance in business development for the Association. Organized a forum between the Tongan private sector and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, in coordination with the New Zealand High Commission and NZAID, to discuss the challenges to doing business in Tonga and how to increase trade and joint ventures between the two countries. Drafted proposals and provided technical assistance in business development for the Association. Organized a forum between the Tongan private sector and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, in coordination with the New Zealand High Commission and NZAID, to discuss the challenges to doing business in Tonga and how to increase trade and joint ventures between the two countries.



Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Strategic Development Consultant

  • 2009 - 2009

  Conducted a review of the Chamber’s governance and administrative processes in preparation for a funding request to AusAID’s Pacific Leadership Program (PLP). Developed and implemented reforms to its infrastructure, systems, and management practices to ensure that the Chamber could demonstrate its capacity and commitment to manage AusAID funds for their intended purposes. Successfully recommended creating new staff positions and designed terms of reference to be funded by PLP. Developed training materials and trained staff on new processes; Co-facilitated offsite strategic work planning session.



Cardno International Development

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Field Project Manager

  • 2008 - 2009

  Project manager for the US$16 million USAID Financial Sector Deepening Project aimed at developing the Armenian financial sector, including banking, insurance, securities, and financial products, as well as improving accounting standards. Coordinated and developed regular Project reporting to USAID. Oversaw development of the Project work plan. Managed the evaluation and performance monitoring plan. Ensured Project compliance with corporate and USAID requirements, including through Project procurement processes. Oversaw project communications with donor agencies, international partners, and home office staff.



alliantgroup

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Business Development

  • 2005 - 2007

  Business development and project management services for an international specialty tax services consulting firm. Advised senior management on a targeted business development strategy for a new regional office. Conducted interviews, research, and document review for client corporations. Cultivated relationships with top tier clients and industry organizations. Represented firm in business development activities at conferences and trade shows. Developed and implemented hiring plan for the regional office, including leading recruitment effort, developing training plan and materials, and training new staff.