William D. Herrington
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Dynamic and analytical professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role as a Research Intern at Hudson Institute, where I leveraged bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English for in-depth research on Taiwan-China relations. Excelled in team collaboration and data assessment, demonstrating a strong ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Hudson Institute
Washington, D.C.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Non-partisan research regarding Taiwan-China relations, U.S.-Taiwan relations, the Taiwanese political system, and Taiwanese space programs using English and Chinese sources with the goal of providing staffers with a holistic understanding of the most relevant facts about Taiwan to facilitate informed decisions
- In DC office daily to assist senior fellows and aid in event preparation
Construction Assistant
Hewes & Company, LLC
Blue Hill, ME
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Intensive labor for a leading construction company in Maine, on site at 4:30 every morning.
Strategy Intern
Urgently, Inc.
Vienna, VA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed market research analysis, researched M&A targets, and compiled market share data for NYSE-listed tech company (ULY).
Recreation Attendant
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Big Island, HI
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Direct customer interactions and frequent difficult interactions with the towel dispensing machine.
Education
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan12.2024
Mandarin Chinese, International Affairs
Lafayette College
Easton, PA01.2024
Mandarin Immersion Program
Middlebury College Language Schools
Middlebury, VT06.2022
Sidwell Friends School
Washington, DC01.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite, Mandarin reading, writing, and speaking
- Mandarin
- Research Paper Writing
- Web-based research
- Data assessment
- Database Research
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Research Intern
Hudson Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
Construction Assistant
Hewes & Company, LLC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Strategy Intern
Urgently, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
Recreation Attendant
Hilton Waikoloa Village
06.2017 - 08.2017
National Taiwan University
Mandarin Chinese, International Affairs
Lafayette College
Mandarin Immersion Program
Middlebury College Language Schools
Sidwell Friends School
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