| Work Experience |
| |
| Web Consultant |
September 1999 - present |
| Freelance |
Seattle, Washington |
- Develop website content, design and training for nonprofit organizations and small businesses such as:
|
| |
| Bunul Samaritean Beius |
June 2002 - September 2002 |
| Management Consultant |
Beius, Romania |
- Assisted nonprofit organization with donor relations, personnel, and financial issues related to strategic plan reassessment.
|
| |
| UW Business School |
March 2001 - September 2002 |
| Stewardship Coordinator |
Seattle, Washington |
- Developed Business School activities to recognize donors, including events and publications.
- Wrote successful proposals and solicitations for major gifts to individuals and corporations.
- Coordinated with School's departments to award scholarships, faculty grants and other financial support.
- Analyzed endowment use and identified nearly $2 million for current use and reinvestment.
|
| |
| Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation |
August 1996 - August 1999 |
| Special Projects Manager |
Seattle, Washington |
- Coordinated new projects and proposals; managed relations with 100+ member organizations.
- Represented organization in community efforts and to the press; facilitated guest speaker events.
- Organized events and conferences for up to 200 participants, including work on bi-lateral Gore-Chernomyrdin summit.
- Oversaw two office expansions, communications systems and website.
- Supervised office manager and interns; facilitated staff meetings; coordinated board meetings.
|
| |
| Various locations |
January 1995 - November 1995 |
| Instructor, Translator, Editor |
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia |
- Nizhny Novgorod Linguistic University: Taught university literature and language courses.
- Nika-Gosinkor Joint Stock Company: Translated business proposals for potential foreign investors.
- School No. 2 "Russian College": Taught language classes to middle school and high school students.
|
| |
| |
|
Education |
| |
| University of Washington |
Expected graduation: June 2005 |
| Public Administration & International Affairs |
Seattle, Washington |
| Titus Ellison Fellow |
MPA & MA Candidate |
| |
| Columbia College, Columbia University |
BA 1994 |
| Russian Language & Literature, Magna Cum Laude |
New York, New York |
| |
| Clare College, Cambridge University |
1992 - 1993 |
| Junior Year, Russian Studies |
Cambridge, England |
