
Moving to Moscow
Russian Federation

Moving to Moscow
Russian Federation
In 2007 I graduated from New York University's Center for Global Affairs where I received an MS in International Business, Economics and Development. My undergraduate background is in international relations, foreign policy and development. I have a genuine interest in poverty alleviation and sustainable development and want to work in venture capital/private equity - looking to find and fund businesses and ideas that provide solutions to poverty in emerging markets/developing countries. Currently I am working in Washington, D.C. doing business development for an emerging markets consulting firm.
Case studies on the oil, wine, coffee, and computer chip markets in Latin America and Asia.
Understanding of how industry environments, core competencies, organizational structures and business-level strategies play out in multinational enterprises. Case studies: WMT, WFMI, BUD, GM, VOWG, UNLV, VIA.
Understanding of the necessary conditions for development, and various responsibilities government/corporations should fulfill in order to maintain sustainable development.
M.S. , Global Affairs: International Business, Economics, and Development , 2005 — 2007
Coursework in International Business and Finance, Emerging Markets, Multinational Corporation Business Strategy, Developing Countries, International Political Economy, International Trade Law.
Research Papers:
Microcredit: Effectiveness, Critiques, Potential and Results in the fight to alleviate Poverty; The Rise of China and Future of American Hegemony; Changing the way we think about Globalization and International Economics;
Understanding lessons of Global Conflict and Poverty through the example of Sierra Leone
BA , International Relations, Religion , 2001 — 2005
Financial analysis, valuation methodologies and advanced financial modeling 2008
Completed a four week intensive course on financial analysis, valuation methodologies and advanced financial modeling; built fully-integrated financial statements projection model, LBO model and merger models.
Weightlifting, Wrestling, Krav-Maga, Yoga, Music, Movies, Books, Softball, Basketball, Certified Scuba-Diver, Certified Lifeguard
The Gunnery, Composite Lodge 819 of Free and Accepted Masons, New York City
Dean's Graduate Fellowship at NYU SCPS