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Education 

Johns Hopkins University                                                                                                                   Washington, DC
School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)                                                                             Bologna, Italy

Master of Arts                                                                                                                                                   May 2021

  • Concentration: International Political Economy

  • Specialization: International Finance

  • Selected Coursework: Multinational Corporate Finance; International Monetary Theory; Public Finance;

  • Econometrics; Quantitative Global Economics; Risk Analysis and Modeling; Credit Markets & Credit Risk

University of Florida                                                                                                                                Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Arts , International Studies (Europe Focus), Economics                                                May 2018     

  • GPA: 3.78/4.00, graduated cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa Society  

  • International Relations Certificate                                                                    

  • Selected Coursework: Game Theory; Economics of Competitive Strategy; Economic Growth 

  • Dean's Medal for Excellence in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (April 2018)

  • Study Abroad Program at Salzburg College (Austria)                                                                     Summer 2017

Experience

International Trade Administration                                                                                     Washington, DC (Virtual) 

Intern (Part-Time)                                                                                                                           January 2021- May 2021

  • Provided research support for specialists and executives at the Office of Trade Negotiations and Analysis

  • Tabulated and monitored Digital Services Tax 301 Public Comments, presenting findings to senior leaders

  • Analyzed and prepared a report on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) including

    possible risks and effects for U.S. businesses

Cadence Premier Logistics                                                                                                                                   Joliet, IL

Executive Intern                                                                                                                       June 2018 - December 2018

  • Led a group of 5 co-workers to formulate a company strategy about economic consequences of tariffs on logistics in North America to mitigate an impact on business activities

  • Updated shipment tracking system and maintained data integrity to improve performance and safety of digital operations, prioritizing time sensitive cargo

  • Developed business relationships with Canadian, Lithuanian and Ukrainian brokers, and attained a 50% goal of increasing multinational business development opportunities

  • Collaborated with executive staff to identify deficiencies in shipping operations and management practices, optimized timing for delivery and reduced costs by 30% as a result of a revised strategy

International Centre For Policy Studies                                                                                                  Kiev, Ukraine  

Research Assistant Intern                                                                                                                July 2016 - August 2016

  • Researched background information in Russian, Ukrainian, English on political education, which contributed to “Mapping of the Needs of Political Education in Ukraine” project

  • Coordinated social events and press briefings with 25+ participants to foster relationships with civil society

  • Debated at public conferences and trainings conducted by ICPS to improve communication skills

Kalush High School #6                                                                                                                               Kalush, Ukraine

Teacher Assistant                                                                                                                 December 2013 - January 2014

  • Supervised class of 27 students to improve proficiency in English and lecture about the American culture.

  • Challenged students to think critically about contemporary topics in various disciplines.

Extra-Curricular Activities (UF) 

University of Florida International Scholars Program                                                         Gainesville, Florida

Program Ambassador, Participant, Volunteer                                                                               June 2016-May 2018

  • Organized international studies events, such as "study abroad fair" and "learning without borders".

  • Promoted International Scholars Program on campus by communicating and cooperating with students.

  • Participated in campus activities and student-centered organizations. 

Salzburg College                                                                                                                                  Salzburg, Austria

Student - University of Florida Study Abroad Program                                                                May 2017 - June 2017

  • Enrolled in Economics and Politics of the European Union course where discussed the history, process and institutions of the European economic and political integration.

  • Enrolled in Understanding Austria course where discussed historical, political and cultural discourse of Austria.

  • Discussed political and economic issues of the EU in the Austrian Society for European Politics. 

  • Researched about the European integration with members of the Institute of the Regions of Europe.

Research Course Work

Course work at SAIS: 

European Financial Markets - The Structural Problems of the Slovenian Economy, Spain and the Lockdown Crisis 

Econometrics - The Factors that Favor the Occurrence of Civil War 

Quantitative Global Economics - Is Feldstein-Horioka Puzzle Still Relevant Today?, Modeling the Dollar-Pound Sterling Since the 19th Century, Are Per-Capita Incomes Across Countries Converging? 

Comparative Political Economy - How would a rational choice political economist, a historical institutionalist, and a constructivist explain the return of economic populism in the last 5-10 years? Who has the most compelling story?

Credit Markets & Credit Risk (Group Research Project) -  The Good, the Bad, and the Reasons for Optimism: An Assessment of Italy’s Sovereign Credit Risk 

Course work at UF: 

International Studies Senior Research Seminar - Lukashenko`s Legacy of the Socio-Economic Discourse of Belarus International Security - Russia's Information Operations of Hybrid Warfare, War and Peace Studies: Forms of Structural Violence in the European Union and the Cultural Approach of War in Eastern Europe 
European Integration - Euroscepticism in Poland
Comparative Foreign Policy (Group Research Project) - Russian-Turkish Energy Relations in the Context of the Turkish Stream Pipeline Deal 

Theories of International Relations - Causes of War and Prospects for Peace in International Relations 

Awards and Honors 

Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, and La Société Honoraire de Français; Named to President`s Honor Roll (Spring 2017); Awarded Dean's Medal for Excellence in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (Spring 2018); Henry Tesluk Fellowship Recipient (Fall 2019); Kearney and Haliv Family Fellowship Recipient (Spring 2021). 

Additional Information 

Languages:               Ukrainian: (Native), Russian: (Fluent), English: (Fluent), German: (Intermediate) Spanish:

                                     (Elementary), French: (Elementary), Italian: (Elementary), Chinese: (Elementary) 

Technical Skills:       Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Word (Advanced), STATA (Basic)

Leadership:               Vice-President, International Relations Council (SAIS) – Managed student-centered

                                     events; Supported President on special projects during 2020-2021 academic year    

                                     Program Ambassador, UF International  Scholars Program – Led participants to promote

                                     the program by communicating  with students and professors

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