Jacob Barta
Wichita,KS
Summary
Ambitious graduate with a Masters' degree in Global & International Studies and currently pursuing a Master's of Business Administration. Bachelor's degrees in both East Asian Studies & Anthropology. Certified and proven Japanese language abilities alongside skills in research analysis, intercultural communication, and research multitasking. Adaptable with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in both team-based or individually motivated settings, eager to put their diverse academic development to the test.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
KU Trade War Lab
04.2023 - Current
- Independently translated and analyzed financial data on hundreds of Japanese corporations and their subsidiaries to create English datasets from Japanese language resources
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship
U.S. Department Of Education
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Undertook intensive Japanese language and cultural training to further develop Japanese fluency and understanding of global perspectives
Asia-Pacific Security Affairs Fellowship
Foreign Military Studies Office
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized bilingual language skills to efficiently translate Japanese documents into English to highlight Japanese perspectives and analyze the significance of transcribed information to U.S. national security.
Club Treasurer; Executive Board
KU Men's Volleyball Club
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Planned and managed $10,000+ annual budgets, tracked revenue/expenses, and engaged in merchandise/equipment purchasing activities to maintain optimal control of club finances
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2024
Master of Arts - Global & International Studies
University of Kansas
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Languages And Cultures
University of Kansas
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Kansas
12.2020
Skills
- Advanced, Business-level Japanese Language Fluency
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Document Translation
- Intercultural Communication
- Research Reporting
- Statistical Modeling
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test - Level N2
- Two-time Recipient of E. John Niswander Award for Excellence in the Study of the Japanese Language: 2018, 2019
Timeline
Research Assistant
KU Trade War Lab
04.2023 - Current
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship
U.S. Department Of Education
09.2022 - 05.2023
Asia-Pacific Security Affairs Fellowship
Foreign Military Studies Office
08.2021 - 05.2022
Club Treasurer; Executive Board
KU Men's Volleyball Club
08.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Business Administration -
University of Kansas
Master of Arts - Global & International Studies
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Languages And Cultures
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Kansas