EDUCATION

CERTIFICATES

College of Professional and Global Education at Cal Poly Pomona

Certificate in Electric Utility Planning

November 2024

• Covered the fundamentals of customer service, design, and construction concepts, including right of way, utility and civil engineering plan reading, construction methods, and an introduction to transmission and the electrical grid.

• Overview of the utility industry and the rules and tariffs governing California utilities.

• The elective coursework in AutoCAD, learned standard drafting methodology.

University of California Riverside Extension

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

August 2006

• Gained hands on knowledge of concepts and applications of GIS technology.

• Learned to find solutions to issues facing communities and industry using GIS.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Volunteer, English Language Foreign Exchange Program

DEGREES

San Jose State University

MA in Applied Economics

May 2012

• Selected as a Research Assistant with the San Jose State University Research Foundation, working with faculty to compile 68 company records in a study of Green Tech agglomeration economies presented at an international conference.

• Appointed by the State Department to serve as an eIntern for the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) program. I served with the U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg, Russia. I assisted Russian students in completing coursework on the principles of distance learning programs, intending for them to apply to higher education institutions in the United States.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Barstool Economists

• Faculty Assistant

  • • Proctored during final exams. Coordinated assignments with faculty, and department staff. 

Occidental College

BA with Majors in Economics and Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA)

May 2004

• Specializing in comparative politics of Latin America and Africa. 

  • • A comprehensive thesis studied the impact of eGovernance in Estonia, breaking down the digital divide and the impact of eDemocracy.

• Received Omicron Delta Epsilon, economic honor society membership. 

  • • A comprehensive thesis examined the impact of capital controls on the economies of Chile and Malaysia.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Advertising Manager, The Occidental Weekly

  • • Joined a student run newspaper management team mid-term to replace a staff member.

    • Orchestrated a cold-canvassing campaign, which increased advertising revenue 150% over the semester.

    • Researched potential clients and created media packets.

    • Made cold calls, went door-to-door and sent mass mailings to 550 potential customers.

• Project Coordinator, Los Angeles Team Works

  • • Directed seven volunteers and coordinated their transportation to and from volunteer sites.

    • Taught team work, leadership and positive life choices in order to promote educational goals.

    • Held a tour of the Occidental campus helping the kids realize their potential to go to college.

• Student Chair, Alcohol Education Committee

  • • Promoted safe drinking habits on campus.

    • Managed “Mocktail” bars sponsored events.

• Captain, Men's Club Lacrosse

  • • Prepared budget proposals for school funding

    • Presented our proposals to the student council finance committee.

    • Served as team liaison to our league.

• Disc Jockey, KOXY