Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 xxx-xxx-xxxx abc@xyz.com

Research Communications Relationship Management Team Leadership

Innovation Global Initiatives Social Equality Program & Strategy Development

         Track record of piloting ideas throughout life cycle from conceptualization to activation and execution.

         Excel at translating technical and often complex research findings for non-technical audiences.

         Extensive experience coordinating complex social innovation initiatives, building cohesive partnerships, and conducting ground-breaking research to advance inclusive economic development.

         Well-versed in financial services industry trends, social impact investing, community development, international development, shared value, and sustainability.

         Multilingual (Spanish, French, English); able to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

         Possess an outstanding blend of analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Forward Community Investments, Madison, WI, 2015 to Present

Director of Social Innovation and Community Development

         Spearhead capacity building, technical guidance, and support to mission-based organizations, local governments, and initiatives focused on reducing socioeconomic and racial inequities in Wisconsin.

         Conduct comprehensive research, forge partnerships and networks to advance FCI s mission, and serve as producer and host of webinar series focused on community development and racial equity.

Center on Wisconsin Strategy, Madison, WI, 2015

Independent Consultant

         Co-authored policy brief for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) workforce development initiative and recommended improvements to better meet needs of state s low-wage workers and high-road firms.

United States International Trade Commission (USITC), Washington, DC, 2010 to 2013

Senior Trade Analyst for Labor

         Methodically established trade and labor research agenda including conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis on impact of globalization on US labor market outcomes.

         Built influential networks that included relevant US Government agencies, leading academics in the field, international organizations (e.g. OECD, World Bank, ILO, WTO), and think tanks.

         Orchestrated USITC Roundtable on the Labor Market Effects of Trade to strategically connect 29 academic leaders from US and Europe.

         Represented USITC in high-level meetings with US Congress, other US government agencies, and international organizations.

         Mentored, directed, and supervised summer interns and project teams.

DAI, Washington DC Metro Area, 2002 to 2010

Senior Economic Development Specialist

         Delivered high-impact technical assistance to multimillion-dollar international economic development projects focused on designing pro-poor economic growth strategies, labor standards, workforce development, and forging public-private partnerships.

Continued ►

DAI continued

         Demonstrated outstanding talents in capacity building, policy analysis, advising donors and host governments, budget administration, proposal writing, staff hiring, and establishing best practices.

Key Roles & Assignments:

Partnership Specialist, Global Development Alliance Service Support Project (GDA SSP), 2006 to 2009

         Coordinated evaluation of USAID s portfolio of 500 Global Development Alliances, and supported best practice research, curriculum development, and training of USAID staff on public-private partnerships.

Project Manager, Engaging Private Investment Partners for PEPFAR (U.S. President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009

         Proactively formed public-private partnership with venture capitalists, foundations, and other investors in support of HIV/AIDS relief efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Political Economist, U.S. Government Economic Policies and Assistance Programs, 2005

         Systematically researched contribution made by U.S. Government policies and development assistance to Jordan s economic growth and promoted novel strategies to fortify inclusive growth.

Lead Technical Advisor and Home Office Project Manager, Continuous Improvement in the Central American Workplace project, 2004 to 2008

         Championed $4.2M public-private partnership to improve labor standards and competitiveness in apparel sector of Central America.

Investigator, Policies, Reforms and Activities for Achieving Pro-Poor, Poverty-Reducing Economic Growth, 2002 to 2003

         Researched and identified pro-poor policies, reforms, and activities to be used by USAID to develop pro-poor growth strategies, and presented project s findings at World Bank s Poverty Day 2003.

Employment Policy and Workforce Development Expert and Team Lead, Agricultural Employment Policy Study, Agricultural Policy Reform Program, Egypt, 2002

         Governed study of agricultural employment in Egypt and advocated policy options for Egyptian government and strategies to increase employment and better align labor supply and market demand.

Poverty Reduction Specialist, Contextual Study, Zambia, 2002

         Analyzed Zambia s poverty profile, assessed donors poverty reduction policies to determine best practices and gaps in existing efforts, and recommended optimal focus areas and strategic options for pro-poor growth for USAID/Zambia in its next Country Strategic Plan.

Additional Experience:

Research Fellow, Center for International Studies, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Macroeconomics Instructor, Madison College (MATC), Madison, Wisconsin

Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California

PhD, Political Economy and Public Policy, University of Southern California

MA, Economics, University of Southern California

BA, Economics and Humanities (double major), Pepperdine University

Graduate Certificate, Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership, Edgewood College

ABLe Change Training, Michigan State University Training Team, Madison, WI

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 xxx-xxx-xxxx abc@xyz.com

January 29, 2018

Daniel Hoover, Director of Business Services

Filene Research Institute

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Mr. Hoover:

Please accept this letter in application for the Managing Director for Research opportunity that is currently available at Filene Research Institute. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

I am excited to build a mutually-rewarding career with The Filene Research Institute, and can offer exceptional academic credentials including a PhD, and exemplary talents in in partnership-building, community development, collaboration, innovation, and leading landmark research initiatives. I am also extremely well-versed in project leadership, team empowerment and engagement, strategy development, stakeholder relations, and budget administration, among other areas.

In my current role as Director for Social Innovation and Community Development at Forward Community Investments (a community development financial institution), I cultivate and nurture cross-sectoral partnerships to support initiatives that advance racial, socioeconomic, and health equity throughout Wisconsin. Prior to this role, I shaped powerful, international, public-private partnerships aimed at leveraging resources to improve labor standards and competitiveness in Central America. Additionally, as a senior trade analyst with the US International Trade Commission, I established and managed a rigorous research program focused on optimizing international trade and the US labor market.

As this is just a summary of my qualifications, please refer to the accompanying resume for additional experience. I look forward to speaking with you personally, as I believe the sum of these reasons will prove me to be an asset to your organization. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy