Ben Muehlenkamp
Seattle,WA
Summary
Economics graduate with strong quantitative and international research experience. Skilled in Stata, Excel, economic modeling, and policy-focused research using real-world data from the ECB, IMF, and World Bank. Experienced working with large datasets and translating economic findings into practical insights. Seeking an entry-level analyst or research role in economics, finance, or technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Profile for Greece
Applied International Finance Capstone Project
Bellingham, WA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted an international financial profile on Greece, focusing on public debt sustainability, unemployment, and post-2008 recession recovery.
- Analyzed balance of payments data, including current, capital, and financial accounts, using datasets from IMF, ECB, and World Bank.
- Synthesized quantitative data and economic theory into a policy-focused research paper, highlighting structural risks and long-run growth challenges.
Economic Research Analysis
Applied Economics Capstone Project
Bellingham, WA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Examined 600+ bilateral trade observations to evaluate export specialization and regional GDP growth in Brazil.
- Established regression models, OLS and PPML, to assess trade and growth relationships.
- Identified statistically significant evidence that trade boosts GDP overall, while commodity specialization increases long-run economic risk.
- Presented findings in a structured research paper, linking economic theory and developmental policy implementation.
Server
Red Rum Bar
Bellingham, WA
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
International Relations
Spain
Granada, Spain
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyzed consumer behavior, market entry strategies, and international branding across European and Latin American markets.
- Completed academic work in a multicultural, multilingual environment, enhancing cross-cultural communication and professional adaptability.
Academic Volunteer
Spain
Granada, Spain
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported local Spanish faculty and students through English tutoring, peer mentoring, and program coordination.
- Assisted with academic communication and student engagement in an international setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, USA12-2025
Certificate of Completion - Spanish Language
La Universidad de Granada
Granada, Spain01.2023
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Economic modeling
- Data synthesis
- Quantitative research
- Team collaboration
- Stata
- MS office
- Cross-cultural communication
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Financial Profile for Greece
Applied International Finance Capstone Project
09.2025 - 12.2025
Economic Research Analysis
Applied Economics Capstone Project
09.2025 - 12.2025
Server
Red Rum Bar
09.2024 - 12.2025
International Relations
Spain
08.2022 - 06.2023
Academic Volunteer
Spain
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Western Washington University
Certificate of Completion - Spanish Language
La Universidad de Granada