Female IR Professional in DC
I am a double Masters of Arts female graduate seeking professional opportunities in DC. I have a strong business background and research training in international relations.
My specialty areas are US foreign policy and the Middle East/ North Africa region. Over the last two years in France I have built a strong resume in IR, working in corporate and non-profit organizations in the US.
RESUME
Email: Laura_LeeSmith@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
2007 - 2009
American Graduate School in Paris (Paris, France)
Masters of Arts International Relations and Diplomacy
Cum laude with Distinction
Coursework : IR theory, methodology, diplomacy, Middle East
University of Paris XI- Sud, Faculté Jean Monnet (Sceaux, France)
Master of Arts Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation
Coursework : negotiation, strategy, environmental policy, human rights
2000 - 2004 Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,
Bachelor of Science Business Administration with Honors, Economics Concentration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 - 2009
Trainee, Paris France
- Logistical support and planning of diplomacy events
2007 - 2009
English Teacher, Paris France
- Taught English at multiple high schools in the French language
2007
Deployment Coordinator, San Diego CA
- Coordination of product delivery for corporate clients
2005 - 2007
Publishing Coordinator, New York NY
- Administration for Secretary, Administrative Director
2004 - 2005
Office Administrator, New York NY
- Administration and logistical support for CFO and financial managers
2001 - 2002
Junior Accountant, Bala Cynwyd PA
- Preparation of taxation and accounts documents
CONFERENCES
2009 Participant, Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany
2009 Presenter, International Studies Association, New York, USA
2008 Presenter, American Graduate School in Paris, Paris, France
2008 Presenter, Association for Legal and Social Philosophy, Nottingham, UK
2005 Presenter, Council of Georgist Organizations, Philadelphia,USA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver MX, databases, internet
LANGUAGES
English- Native language, French- Advanced proficiency
