LISA GORDON, PhD
Tamarac,U.S.A.
Summary
With a passion for supporting advancements in international trade, business, and international relations, I am skilled in research and driven to acquire knowledge on ways for Global South countries to achieve development outcomes which are on par with the Global North through mutually beneficial trade and constructive diplomatic relations. Bringing 7.5 years of experience in research and projects focused on the transformative development of the Global South, I am prepared to apply my expertise and contribute to meaningful initiatives in this field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes to examine how technology, consumer demand, geopolitics, geography, trade facilitation and culture (inclusive of language differences), affect bilateral trade in live music services, a global billion-dollar industry, between the overseas French Caribbean territories which are members of the European Union, and Anglophone CARIFORUM/CARICOM countries.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
- Utilized statistical package SPSS to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for foundational understanding of international trade theory and cultural industries, leading to groundbreaking insights.
- Presented research findings at regional and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution in countries such as France, its overseas Caribbean territories and countries of The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Translated complex research findings into actionable recommendations for music industry stakeholders.
- Achieved significant breakthroughs in research findings, publishing research with top-tier academic publisher, Routledge.
- Instituted rigorous data verification processes such as Cronbach's Alpha and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin, significantly reducing errors and increasing reliability of outcomes.
- Tailored research approaches to address language difference issues leading to impactful contributions for the development of trade between French and English speaking societies.
- Facilitated partnerships for the University of The West Indies with external research institutions based in France, .
- Enhanced research methodology robustness by integrating statistical analysis techniques of factor analysis and regression methods
- Applied theories and methods of international trade to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Developed new methods for studying effects of geopolitics, trade facilitation, geographic proximity, technology, culture (including language differences), legal frameworks, race, ethnicity, consumer preferences on international trade in live music.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously including journal publication preparation, student quality assurance evaluations and rapporteur duties at diplomatic fora held at the Institute of International Relations at The University of The West Indies , ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Participated in regular meetings with director of the Institute of International Relations at The University of the West Indies and the managing editor of the Institute's in-house publication, "Caribbean Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy", providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement regarding the publication of journal
- Conducted extensive background research on specific regional and international themes to identify opportunities for editorial team to make journal topics more compelling and attractive to a wider readership.
- Played an integral role in student quality assurance initiatives through organizing and conducting focus groups, preparing discussion guides, and obtaining essential data for report creation
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with Caribbean, Latin American, and Canadian researchers on a project commissioned by the Government of Canada titled “Rights of Children and Youth Project (RCYP). Identified corrective measures for implementing programs focused on the well-being of children and youths in those regions.
- Contributed to enhancing the alignment between legislation and national programs/projects for children and youths in Trinidad & Tobago by addressing identified gaps.
Market & Business Development Researcher
The Agency for the Development of Enterprises in Africa (ADEA)/EURAFRIC Partners
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Carried out market research studies to design a comprehensive business strategy for French civil engineering SMEs aiming to secure project bids in English-speaking West African countries.
- Conducted comprehensive research on the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal landscapes in English-speaking West African countries to pinpoint investment prospects and risks for French civil engineering SME's.
- Recognized possibilities for French civil engineering SMEs to enhance their involvement in technology transfer, as well as the development and improvement of renewable energy and water resources infrastructure.
- Assisted with the organization of the annual 'Water & Energy Forum' conducted by The Agency for the Development of Enterprises in Africa-ADEA, a French based brokerage consulting firm.
- Supported ADEA's communication desk by conducting translations of prospectuses from French to English while coordinating written and verbal exchanges with international stakeholders using their respective native languages of English, French, and Spanish.
Education
PhD - International Relations
The Institute of International Relations At The University of The West Indies
St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago06.2022
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University of Lyon II
Lyon, France09.2010
Master of Arts - Communications
University of Grenoble/Grenoble-Alpes University
Grenoble, France07.2009
BA (Hons.) - Spanish with Minor in Communication Studies
The University of The West Indies
St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago09.2006
Skills
- Expertise in market survey design for market intelligence gathering purposes
- Ability to apply international trade theories and international relations concepts to suit the research requirements of a given industry
- Skilled at synthesizing complex data into interesting and easy-to-read reports
- Abilities in data reduction such as structural equation modelling techniques which include factor analysis and regression methods
- Experience in using statistical package programs eg SPSS
- Highly skilled at networking for purposes of market research, forming collaborations with other international researchers and partnerships between institutions
- Skilled at public speaking on issues of trade, business and geopolitics and how all three overlap
- Strong aptitudes in critical analysis, leading to thoughtful conclusions from data findings and conceptualization of innovative solutions for public policy and private sector initiatives
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Publications
- Single Authored Book (Peer-Reviewed), International Trade and The Music Industry: Live Music Services From The Caribbean, Routledge, 2023, https://www.routledge.com/International-Trade-and-the-Music-Industry-Live-Music-Services-from-the-Caribbean/Gordon/p/book/9781032380612
- Book Chapter Contributor (Book published by Guadeloupean Association CORECA), La Coopération Pour Le Développement Des Echanges Economiques : Une Solution pour Résoudre La Problématique Géopolitique Entre Les Antilles Françaises et La Caraïbe., Merion, Julien and Hubert, Dominique, Neg Mawon, 2022
Other Professional Activities
- Peer Reviewer, Routledge /Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK, 06/2024, Reviewed book proposal for publisher’s series titled “Routledge Advances in Business, Industry and Trade in the Tropics.”
- Chair, 24th Annual SALISES Conference Seventy-Five Years of Ideas, Innovation, and Development Justice, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, 05/2023, Colonialism/De-colonialism in New World Societies: Historical and Contemporary Interpretations
- Chair, Caribbean Sociological Association E-Conference on “The Sociology of Crisis and the Crisis of Sociology, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, 06/2022
- Peer-Reviewer, Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK, 03/2022, Reviewed book proposal for publisher’s “Economics of Trade & Industry” series.
Community Service
- ESOL Program Facilitator, "The Migrant Women Empowerment Programme", The Catholic Archdiocese, Trinidad & Tobago, 10/2022 - Present, This is a project funded by the Franciscan Institute, a Catholic NGO run by “The Sisters of The Sorrowful Mother.” The purpose of the program is to empower migrant Venezuelan women and girls against human trafficking by preparing them for the labor market and social integration in Trinidad & Tobago, through English as a second language classes and life skills coaching.
- Volunteer Spanish Teacher, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Trinidad and Tobago, 03/2005 - 10/2005, Taught beginners’ Spanish to adults and teenagers in rural and urban communities of Trinidad and Tobago. Volunteer post was part of a pilot programme directed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry for instituting Spanish as a second language in Trinidad & Tobago.
Endorsements
- Alexia Marchetto, Head of International Office, ISCID-CO International Business School, Calais, France, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EycCfm_EBr8&list=PLKS1tLTGISFbvr5_Zy2nsl8Qkt4ttnc37&index=3
- Roy McCree, Senior Fellow, The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoxsrXZXVJ4&list=PLKS1tLTGISFbvr5_Zy2nsl8Qkt4ttnc37&index=4
- Anthony Peter Gonzales, Director (Ret.d), Institute of International Relations, The University of The West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUbNQZmmg-4&list=PLKS1tLTGISFbvr5_Zy2nsl8Qkt4ttnc37&index=4
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
11.2018 - 07.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
12.2017 - 07.2018
PhD Researcher
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
09.2015 - 02.2021
Market & Business Development Researcher
The Agency for the Development of Enterprises in Africa (ADEA)/EURAFRIC Partners
06.2010 - 10.2010
PhD - International Relations
The Institute of International Relations At The University of The West Indies
Master of Business Administration - International Business
University of Lyon II
Master of Arts - Communications
University of Grenoble/Grenoble-Alpes University
BA (Hons.) - Spanish with Minor in Communication Studies
The University of The West Indies
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