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Gabriel Dorner

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am a third year Political Science student with a passion for research, writing, and data analysis. In my time at UCSD, I have excelled in courses using data tools and programming languages like R, Python, SQL, and STATA. I am a Senior Writer and the Director of Finance for the international affairs journal at UCSD: Prospect. I love writing and enjoy transforming research and data into engaging and informative articles and reports. Outside of school, I am an avid chess player and compete in local club tournaments in San Diego.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance; Senior Writer

Prospect Journal: UCSD
09.2023 - Current
  • As the Director of Finance at Prospect Journal of International Affairs at UCSD, I have maintained financial operations, communicated with banks and credit unions, handled funds, and assisted with general administrative tasks.
  • As a Senior Writer for Prospect, I have researched salient topics, interviewed professors, and written long-form journalistic pieces for publishing. I have written on development in Africa, democracy in Guatemala, and immigration in Sweden.

Landscaper/Gardener

The Garden Guru Kzoo
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and for ecosystem health and garden aesthetics.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil, watering, and fertilizing plants for healthy results.

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Bussed tables and loaded and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
  • Maintained a clean, safe and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science: Data Analytics

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Data Analysis/Statistics (R, Python, SQL, STATA, Excel)
  • Writing and Drafting Professionally
  • Journalistic and Academic Writing
  • Computer Knowledge/Expertise
  • Communication and Costumer Service
  • Collaboration, but also Independency
  • Time Management and Organization

Relevant Course Work

  • Applied Deep Representation Learning for Social Science
  • Applied Data Analysis for Political Science
  • Quantitative Analysis of Congressional Politics
  • Politics of Development
  • Politics and Economics of Central and Eastern Europe
  • Political Economy of Development
  • Global Justice in Theory and Action
  • California Government and Politics
  • The Supreme Court and Constitution
  • Interest Group Politics
  • Planned, relevant courses for fall 2024: Machine Learning for Social Scientists, International Organizations, Economic Theories of Political Behavior, and Principles of Data Science

Timeline

Director of Finance; Senior Writer

Prospect Journal: UCSD
09.2023 - Current

Landscaper/Gardener

The Garden Guru Kzoo
06.2023 - 09.2023

Server Assistant

Texas Roadhouse
08.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Political Science: Data Analytics

University of California - San Diego
Gabriel Dorner