Objective
I am currently pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs with concentrations in China and security. I have a B.A. in International Studies and Mandarin Chinese (and a minor in Security Studies) with strong interpersonal and analytical (written and oral) skills. I would like to pursue a leadership role in a dynamic security environment.
Education
Master of International Affairs, Candidate
The Bush School of Government & Public Service
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Concentrations: China, Nuclear Security
Capstone: “Nuclear Denial” with the Center for Global Security and Cooperation at Sandia National Laboratories
Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Mandarin Chinese
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
cum Laude
Graduation: May 2016
Study Abroad
國立台灣大學 (National Taiwan University), Taipei, Taiwan
Spring 2015
青岛大学 (Qingdao University), Qingdao, China
Summer 2013
Competencies and Skills
Mandarin Chinese (Advanced High), ability to read and write traditional and simplified Chinese characters, Microsoft Office, XLSTAT, familiarity with PC and Mac systems, Analyst’s Notebook, electronic media, research, analysis skills, briefing skills, communications (written and oral presentations), leadership, working effectively in a team setting, planning, organization, attention to detail
Relevant Work Experience
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Special Agent Intern
May 2017 – August 2017
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Unit, Cold Case Analyst Intern
May 2014 – July 2014
Hudson Institute, Research Intern
June 2016 – August 2016
Startalk Chinese Language Program, Chinese Tutor and Camp Counselor
June 2014 – August 2014
Texas A&M Athletics, Student Athlete Tutor
August 2016 – December 2017
Croft Institute for International Studies, Student Worker
August 2014 – August 2016
University of Mississippi’s Department of Modern Languages, Chinese Tutor
August 2015 – May 2016
Relevant Projects and Research
Special Projects and Events - Selected to attend the Reagan National Defense Forum (2017, 15 students selected to attend), Presented at the 5 Eyes Conference (Spring and Fall 2014), University of Mississippi’s “Days of Intrigue” Intelligence Simulation (Participant 2013, 2014; Coordinator 2016), Defense Intelligence Agency’s Summer Seminar (2014), High School “Days of Intrigue (Counselor and coordinator, 2016), State Department’s P2P Challenging Extremism Program (2016), Participated in multiple national security simulations at the Bush School (2016-2017)
Relevant Research Experience - Intensive research on the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Forces and Chinese nuclear policy, research on nonproliferation and nuclear escalation, net assessment on Taiwanese rapid runway repair and Chinese ballistic missile capabilities (fall 2016), Comparative analysis on the transition of Chinese foreign policy to Taiwan (spring 2016), Presidential archival research and analysis on the Tiananmen Square Massacre (fall 2016)
Extracurricular/Honors
Public Service - Lovepacks (provides meals to underprivileged elementary students), Blood donor (10 times), Service for Sight (provides services to the blind), the Big Event (community-wide service event; 2013, 2014, 2017), Get Ready for Ole Miss (recruits prospective students), Woodson Ridge Farms, 1st Baptist Church of Abbeville, Adopt-A-Basket (purchased food for family’s Thanksgiving meal), Veterans’ Home
Graduate Campus Groups - Alexander Hamilton Society (president (current), fundraising chair (2016-2017)), Student Government Association (student elected representative), National Security and Intelligence Career Club (officer)
Undergraduate Campus Groups— Croft Institute for International Studies Ambassador, Croft Institute for International Studies Student Senate, Chinese Language Flagship Program Ambassador, International Studies Freshman Retreat Leader (August 2014, 2015), Rebel Global Connections (Officer, 2015-2016), Delta Gamma Fraternity (2012-2016)
Honors - 100K Strong Student Ambassador (national organization designed to generate greater demand for Mandarin Chinese learning; October 2015-May 2016), 2015-2016 Ole Miss Who’s Who recipient (Top 150 Ole Miss students recognized for achievement in the areas of scholarship, service, and leadership), Critical Language Scholarship Program recipient (Summer 2015), Sally MacDonnell Barksdale Honors College (August 2012 - May 2016), Center of Academic Excellence Scholar (Defense Intelligence Agency’s program to teach intelligence methods to students; 2013-2016), Chinese Language Flagship (One of the eleven Department of State’s Chinese Language Flagship programs; 2012-2016), Dean’s Honor Roll (2012, 2013, 2014), Chancellor’s Honor Roll (2015, 2016), Luckyday Scholarship Program Scholar (2012- 2016), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2012-2016)