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Bilingual (English, French) research assistant with four years of experience analyzing political conflict coupled with studying and working at the international level seeking challenging opportunities |
 Contact Joseph Guinta
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Area of Expertise: |
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
Three years of hands-on work as a research analyst for The Cline Center for Democracy, a think-tank at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, conducting research projects observing the dynamics of global political conflict. Duties included identifying, compiling, and analyzing events of destabilizing behavior by government or sub-state actors utilizing a series of complex survey protocols designed to extract important and relevant information from historical world news and intelligence reports. Further responsibilities included providing feedback and for scholarly reports and suggesting improvements to the protocol’s operations.
Assigned significant duties as an intern at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland for the Tobacco Free Initiative – Surveillance and Monitoring department. Vastly improved team collaboration through assisting working with senior professionals in various fields from around the world conduct research for economic reports, data analysis, and reviewing legal drafts. Performed industry research and monitored open-source information for department personnel. Adapted to several communication and information systems utilized by the WHO, such as the Global Health Observatory, through technical research, proofreading and implementing data into complex databases.
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Education: |
Completed specialized program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in international relations with a tailored concentration in global governance, conflict, and resolution. Completed various courses through the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security to acquire a comprehensive education in international security issues. Studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland and learned from experienced subject matter experts on issues in international trade and the workings of international organizations.
Supplemented studies with relevant IT courses in computer programming, technical writing, and engineering.
Completed various online distance education in risk mitigation through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study Program, Anacapa Sciences, Inc. training in intelligence analysis, and open coursework focused on international security at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Program in Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security Undergraduate Certificate in Global Security
Provided research, writing, and revising to white papers produced by The Cline Center for Democracy available at http://www.clinecenter.illinois.edu/research/publications.html
Technically proficient in HTML, JavaScript, VB, and various software
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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