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Justin Bar

Washington,DC

Summary

I am a young professional with demonstrated success in the international affairs and non-profit association industries, well-versed in tasks that involve data-intensive research, document drafting and copyediting, supervision of targeted outreach efforts and social media presence, and preparation for program events. I work well in both collaborative and independent settings, and am committed to meaningful evaluation and creative problem solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Fellow

The Bretton Woods Committee
06.2023 - Current
  • Research and review published literature on key issues related to development finance, climate finance, and the multilateral reform agenda
  • Collect, organize, synthesize and prepare data for report.
  • Draft summaries of bilaterals and roundtable discussions.
  • Attend project meetings and assist in preparing materials for working group and steering committee meetings.
  • Proofread and format report drafts.
  • Assist in drafting supporting materials that synthesize overall findings and recommendations of research.

Marketing Manager

NASP
02.2020 - 03.2023
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
  • Oversaw the production and strategic utilization of email and social media campaigns for online academic materials, industry publications, and NASP educational content.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Assist various program directors with assignments designed to increase association membership, budget management and proposal, and other tasks on an ad hoc basis.

Program Associate

Interel
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed social media and strategic communications presence for several associations, including the drafting and dissemination of various targeted outreach efforts.
  • Reviewed association bylaws, draft of meeting minutes and coordinate association committee meetings.
  • Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.

Government Relations Intern

APCO
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Generated weekly and bi-weekly reports for clients in various industries on government relations, market trends, and topical events in China.
  • Prepare clients and APCO consultants to effectively engagement with government officials and industry stakeholders.
  • Produced APCO Reform Watch, a daily policy-monitoring bulletin covering policy reform, economic trends, company/industry-specific activities, and national security issues.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

American University
Washington, DC
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2013

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of international relations, multilateral institutions, and development finance (particularly as related to climate transition finance)
  • Research & analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative)
  • Project management
  • Data entry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CMS, HTML, SPSS

Hobbies

I'm a musician, I love to play sports (mostly basketball and soccer), love to cook, and love spending time at the dog park with my two dogs.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Research Fellow

The Bretton Woods Committee
06.2023 - Current

Marketing Manager

NASP
02.2020 - 03.2023

Program Associate

Interel
03.2019 - 02.2020

Government Relations Intern

APCO
09.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Arts - International Relations

American University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Justin Bar