Colin Gaiser 7222 W Portland Ave Littleton, CO 80128 � 406-407-2006 � [email protected]
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Coordinated the design and implementation of a demographic survey of Khwisero, Kenya, followed by performing extensive qualitative analysis of survey results
• Performed community development projects while leading a team of students and collaborating with public-sector actors in Western Kenya
• Applied knowledge of statistical analysis tools including Stata and Excel • Produced extensive reports – both qualitative and quantitative – at Montana State University and the
University of Denver on economic development, international trade and international political economy • Managed the campus newspaper at Montana State University and developed high-quality journalism
while adhering to strict deadlines • Fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish; intermediate in reading, writing and speaking French
__________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION: University of Denver, Cumulative GPA: 3.76 / 4.00 M.A. in Global Finance, Trade and Economic Integration
Denver, CO Expected Graduation June 2017
• Josef Korbel School of International Studies • Relevant Coursework: International Trade; Statistics For International Affairs; Political
Economy of African Development; Econometrics; Capital Markets in Africa
Montana State University, Cumulative GPA: 3.93 / 4.00 B.S. in Sociology; Minor in Hispanic Studies
Bozeman, MT Graduated Dec. 2015
• Honors College Degree with Highest Distinction __________________________________________________________________________________________ RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures Research Assistant
Denver, CO March 2016 – Present
• Coding and analyzing data while participating in a group researching transnational criminal organizations, in order to help build the Center’s comprehensive international forecasting model
• Requires extensive knowledge of Excel and quantitative analysis University of Denver Graduate Assistant
Denver, CO Oct. 2015 – Present
• Collaborating with Professor of Economics Dr. George DeMartino to complete the Oxford Companion of Professional Economic Ethics, of which Dr. DeMartino is a co-editor
• Duties involve thoroughly editing essays, connecting with authors to assist them on improving their contributions, and digital marketing and promotion
Engineers Without Borders, Montana State University Project Manger, Research Assistant
Bozeman, MT Jan 2012 – Dec. 2014
• Traveled to Western Kenya in Summer 2012 as a team member, and Summer 2014 as a project manager, to monitor and lead community-based development of borehole wells at primary schools
• Collaborated with an MSU economics professor in order to design, implement and analyze (using Stata and Excel) a comprehensive demographic survey of Khwisero, Kenya, in 2014
The MSU Exponent Editor-in-Chief, News Editor/Reporter
Bozeman, MT April 2011 – Dec. 2014
• Managed a staff of reporters and designers, as both news editor and editor-in-chief, while orchestrating content for the weekly publication with an annual budget of $100,000
• Produced quality articles, with reporting and interviewing components, as a news reporter covering and dissecting critical campus issues on a weekly basis
Montana State University Department of Sociology Course Assistant for Sociology 101
Bozeman, MT Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2014
• Harnessed knowledge of sociological ideas and theories to tutor students and help them prepare for exams and essays
• Assisted professor by proctoring and grading exams, and reviewing and grading essays Montana State University Honors College Student Leader and Facilitator for Freshman Seminar
Bozeman, MT Jan 2012 – May 2012
• Co-facilitated seminar discussion with an MSU biochemistry professor • Tutored first-year honors students in the academic writing process while helping develop
critical thinking skills ACLU of Montana Intern for “Fair is Fair” Campaign
Bozeman, MT March 2011 – May 2012
• Worked on team of four students interning for the “Fair is Fair” campaign with Montana LGBT Advocacy Coordinator
• Traveled to college campuses across the state of Montana and advocated for the LGBT community and marriage equality through an original presentation and workshop
___________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
FasterSkier.com On-Site Reporter
Bozeman, MT Nov. 2014 – April 2015
• Reported on and wrote extensively about regional and World Cup cross-country ski races • Interviewed athletes in order to produce race reports and profiles
Conrad Mansion Museum Tour Guide
Kalispell, MT May 2011 – Aug. 2011
• Performed guided, hour-long tours of the popular historic mansion
