Christopher Dowd
Researcher, Analyst, Journalist
Chester,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals while using the necessary skills to meet those goals. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking News Editor bringing eight years of experience pitching, developing and writing stories as a War Correspondent, Journalist mm. Poised leader with proven strengths in directing reporters, designers and production staff to create cohesive and successful publication. Resourceful editor, researcher, strategic planner and decisive leader with outstanding people skills to motivate diverse group of staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher, Analyst, and Policy Expert (Remote)
Kurdish Lobby Australia
New South Wales, Australia
07.2023 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Took part in Track 2 and Track 1.5 Diplomacy as an American Representative to Kurdish Allies and reported findings to U.S. lawmakers and diplomat's.
Editor, Photographer, Journalist
International Federation Of Journalists
01.2016 - Current
- Oversee multimedia Kurdish news company that includes news from Greater Kurdistan in Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. Manage 3 journalist and multiple interrupters in in various areas to break news multiple times per day.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.
- Minimized procedural problems and publication errors with stringent fact checking under tight deadlines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
Intern at Center for Economic and Policy Research- Researcher
Center for Economic and Policy Research
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Researched financial transaction taxes of all countries, translating tax laws, and creating first published foreign transaction tax database. Used research to analyze economic impact and analyzed how it impacted pension fund trading under Dean Baker with team of five.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports. Completed research in timely manner to prepare project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Boone Skis
08.2007 - 09.2015
- Increased sales revenue by implementing targeted marketing strategies and effective sales techniques.
- Developed key account relationships through various means including trade shows, improved client retention, and long-term partnerships.
- Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media content to gain new customers.
- Optimized sales processes, streamlining procedures for increased efficiency and better customer service. Expanded designs available to public by 75% without increasing manufacturing cost.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
American University
Washington, DC08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Public Policy And Law
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2017
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Strategic planning
- Content development
- Time management
- Collaborative mindset
- Interview techniques
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Public Policy
- Research
- Foreign Languages
- Project Management
- Press Relations
Affiliations
International Federation of Journalists
National Writers Union, U.S.A.
International Association of Press Photographers
Languages
English
Norwegian
Swedish
Spanish
Kurdish Kurmancî
Arabic
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Researcher, Analyst, and Policy Expert (Remote)
Kurdish Lobby Australia
07.2023 - Current
Intern at Center for Economic and Policy Research- Researcher
Center for Economic and Policy Research
06.2020 - 10.2020
Editor, Photographer, Journalist
International Federation Of Journalists
01.2016 - Current
Sales and Marketing Manager
Boone Skis
08.2007 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Public Policy And Law
State University of New York At New Paltz
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