Caroline O’Leary
New York,NY
Summary
Seeking opportunities related to sustainable development, particularly in the role that public-private sector cooperation can play in political initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager — Graduate Consultant
Graduate Capstone Project
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Project Manager for a team of graduate consultants studying the ecosystem of development between the Rwandan government and the philanthropic sector within Rwanda to understand how these entities can collaborate to create sustainable models/programs leading to economic independence for coffee farmers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- This was a three-credit course in collaboration with the Western Province of Rwanda.
Research Intern (East and Southern Africa)
Mixed Migration Center (Danish Refugee Council)
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting regarding mixed migration in East and Southern Africa, Yemen, and Egypt.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Provided statistical analysis and research support for the Centre’s Q2 2022 Quarterly Mixed Migration Update.
Intelligence Analyst
Mulligan Security Corporation
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Intelligence liaison between Brookfield Properties and the NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau.
- Conducted intelligence gathering and analysis concerning trends in violent extremism, terrorism, and domestic crime relative to each client’s geographic areas of concern.
- Redeveloped and streamlined Brookfield’s portfolio of intelligence products and briefing materials.
- Embedded in the Lower Manhattan Security Coordination Center, liaising daily with representatives from both the private and public sectors, as well as government and law enforcement officials.
Cyber Resilience and Response Team Member
Department Of Homeland Security
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Served as copyeditor for the team’s white paper analytic product regarding cyber resilience and response techniques and challenges, distributed to over 10,000 consumers within the intelligence and security communities.
- This program seeks to enable government analysts and private sector partners to collaborate on pressing security issues.
Center for Preventive Action Intern
Council On Foreign Relations
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Conducted research on topics relating to the Center for Preventive Action’s (CPA) mission and its fellow’s area of research, including conflict prevention, humanitarian crises, national security, and foreign military operations.
- Authored: Sex Trafficking and the Refugee Crisis
- Authored: End to Euphrates Shield, but Not to U.S.-Turkey Tensions
- Provided research support for fellow’s subsequently released book, Clear and Present Safety, with a focus on debunking inflated threats related to armed conflict, terrorism, human rights, forced migration, and security.
- Managed CPA’s Global Conflict Tracker and social media.
- Supported meetings and event planning.
Program Assistant
International Brain Education Association (IBREA)
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and fundraising for IBREA’s international conference at United Nations Headquarters, “Youth and Mental Wellbeing,” as well as its “World Peace Leadership” program.
- Communicated with embassies, worked extensively within the United Nations system to handle conference logistics, aided attendees with obtaining visas, and coordinated flights and travel itineraries.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Humanitarian Policy, International Conflict Resolution
Columbia University School of International And Public Affairs
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ05.2017
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Gantt Charts
- STATA
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Event Planning and Management
- Public-Private Sector Cooperation
Certification
- CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - London, UK - September 2019 - Completed Pass B.
- Eco life Expeditions Certified Course Completion - South Africa - May 2015 - June 2015 - Completed a month-long educational program in South Africa on sustainable resource utilization and wildlife management in rural areas.
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager — Graduate Consultant
Graduate Capstone Project
01.2023 - 05.2023
Research Intern (East and Southern Africa)
Mixed Migration Center (Danish Refugee Council)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Intelligence Analyst
Mulligan Security Corporation
08.2017 - 08.2020
Cyber Resilience and Response Team Member
Department Of Homeland Security
01.2017 - 05.2017
Center for Preventive Action Intern
Council On Foreign Relations
01.2017 - 05.2017
Program Assistant
International Brain Education Association (IBREA)
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Public Administration - Humanitarian Policy, International Conflict Resolution
Columbia University School of International And Public Affairs
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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