Ashley Kurtz
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Accomplished Economist with over eight years of experience gathering, analyzing and forecasting data. Strong verbal and written communication skills to break down technical information. Looking for new professional challenge.Skilled in statistical modeling and adaptability, I've driven initiatives to modernize systems and support staff wellbeing, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Research Economist
Frontier Economics
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Specialized in early years policy, including cost evaluation, analyzing survey data, conducting in-depth case study interviews, drawing together key themes from quantitative and qualitative results
- Contributed to business development by writing proposals, developing marketing brochures, planning client events and workshops
- Led initiative to modernize information governance systems within the firm
- Helped establish internal working group focused on supporting the wellbeing of staff across all levels and work areas of the firm
Analyst
Frontier Economics
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Brainstorm to solve client problems, involving internal and external meetings
- Apply economic frameworks, ranging from simple data analysis to complex econometric modelling
- Design surveys to collect primary data
- Write client reports and prepare slide packs
- Present results to colleagues and to clients
- Contribute to organization's values
Economist
Department of Finance
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Analyzed developments in US economy
- Briefed senior officials on crisis unfolding in housing and financial sectors
- Used statistical models and analytical techniques to assess information.
Teaching and Research Assistant
Queen's University
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Supported faculty members with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, preparing course materials, and proctoring exams.
- Led Stata tutorials to give students hands-on experience working with data, and maintained course webpage
- Prepared data for statistical analysis
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Queen's University
Kingston, ON CanadaBachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB CanadaNo Degree - Doctoral Studies in Economics
Queen's University
Kingston, ON CanadaSkills
- MS Excel
- Stata
- Project Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quantitative Research
- Statistical modeling
- Data analyzation
- Research and data collection
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Policy Research Economist
Frontier Economics
06.2010 - 06.2016
Analyst
Frontier Economics
09.2008 - 05.2010
Economist
Department of Finance
09.2006 - 08.2008
Teaching and Research Assistant
Queen's University
09.2002 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Economics
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Winnipeg
No Degree - Doctoral Studies in Economics
Queen's University