DeVan

Hankerson

139 V. Street NW, Washington, DC W dvhankerson.wordpress.com E dv.hankerson@gmail.com T 845.418.4766 F 707.221.7663

I M P O R TA N T P R O J E C T S

Qualifications Summary Team player and knowledgeable policy analyst, specialized focus in trade issues related to telecoms network infrastructure development. Excellent presentation skills and international work experience. Notable achievements include strategy development, collaborative planning for a mid-scale marketing campaign.
E D U C AT I O N

Master of Arts in International Trade Policy Monterey Institute of International Studies

May 2011 | Monterey, CA

An Investigation of Foreign Challenges to Liberalization in the Telecoms Services Sector Implications for U.S. Exports in Egypt & Jordan Capstone Project (Thesis) Obstacles to Mode 3 in Value-Added Services in the MENA: Lessons from Jordanian Telecom Privatization for the UAE Trade in Services Seminar Policy of Imitation: A Proposal for Further Research on the Limiting Effects of IPR Protection Laxity in China (Team Project) Public Policy Research Methods
TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor Linguistic Anthropology Vassar College

December 2005 | Poughkeepsie, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Tutor WyzAnt Inc., Tutoring, Teaching and Coaching

September 2010 - Present | Atlanta, GA

One-on-one tutoring and instructional support for elementary - college level students in Statistics, Math, Test Prep, Social Studies and digital media production, engaging local clientele, increasing sales and client base in the Atlanta area. Organizational Development Consultant (Internship) Business Professional Women (BPWA)
June 2009 - September 2009 | Amman, Jordan

Program Planning and Evaluation University of Illinois at Chicago Development Project Management Institute Monterey Institute of International Studies
O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L A F F I L I AT I O N S A N D AWA R D S

Worked with executive team on grant reapplication for 10,000, to support the expansion of a Capacity Building Center for rural Jordanian women. Developed knowledge of organizational needs, advising on facilities management. Displayed flexibility as acting Hub Manager for advocacy and community engagement projects, successfully meeting weekly and monthly reporting deadlines. Edited and contributed to monthly organizational publication. Visiting Research Associate (Internship) Dubai Chamber of Commerce
October 2009 - January 2010 | Dubai, UAE

U.S. Masters Swimming Alumni Association of Vassar College Awards: U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship Arabic University of Wisconsin-Madison, Summer 2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS ACQUIRED

Mined raw data sources, conducted product and industry specific analysis, using statistical tools. UAE Trade 2008 report incorporated into senior economists seasonal economic survey used to forecast industry demand and generate data for macro-economic policy research. Assistant Director of Programs Bell Curves, Inc.
December 2006 - March 2008 | New York, NY

Web Design & Graphic Design Multimedia Presentations Statistical Software Cran R/REvolution (R) MS Excel, MS Access Language Skills ACTFL Arabic Oral Proficiency Certification: Intermediate Medium

Provided competitive analysis based on industry and market research and generated strategic partnership analyses, drafted partnerships agreements. Initiated and led conference operations, improved sales and company brand recognition as measured by an increase in number of programs and customer inquiries from conference contacts.