AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
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Desire a Challenging Position as Senior Economist to develop market-based incentives (such as nutrient trading), as well as bio-energy and climate change issues relating to agriculture.
A highly talented and enthusiastic Economist with great deal of experience working on a variety of projects relating to the development of market-based incentives (such as nutrient trading), as well as bio-energy and climate change issues relating to agriculture. Self motivated, with proven track record of success implementing other projects to influence economic policy decision-making related to domestic and globally relevant environment and development issues.
Summary of Qualifications
Over 12 years of Solid Experience working on a wide range of economic issues.
Uncommon ability to write clearly and concisely in styles targeted to specific audiences.
Great experience working with external partners and collaborators and the ability to convene and manage multi-disciplinary international teams of experts.
Immense familiarity with the GAMS programming language.
Demonstrated expertise in natural resource economics and policy related to water, energy and climate policy issues.
Strong attention to detail, ownership and reliability.
Remarkable ability to synthesize and analyze complex information.
Uncommon ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Familiarity with statistical/analytical software packages (i.e. SAS).
Ability to train and manage subordinates.
Great ability to function well within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive the implementation and execution of projects.
Professional Experience
Cousins Resource Institute, Stony Point, NY 2000 - Present Economist
Conduct empirical research on natural resource issues and formulate pragmatic policy recommendations based on the research, undertake and provide technical expertise and assistance in economic and environmental modeling.
Identify key environmental and economic policy issues and design related research projects that influence decision-makers on the issues.
Create and implement an outreach strategy for projects to reach targeted audiences using the Internet and other state-of-the-art vehicles for communication as well as traditional mediums of communications such as research publications.
Fundraise for prospective projects.
Develop and manage partnerships with stakeholders in project areas.
Design budget, research agenda, meet project objectives.
Manage subcontracts and report obligations to fund providers.
Supervise project staff.
Global Investors, Stony Point, NY 1995 - 2000 Associate Economist
Worked closely with senior portfolio manager and research team to achieve excellent investment performance.
Carried out portfolio rebalances as well as handling contributions and redemptions.
Reviewed fund holdings and responded to corporate actions.
Implement appropriate rebalance constraints when necessary.
Reviewed stocks, and corporate actions.
Reviewed trades to ensure that relevant market information is incorporated in the alpha, risk and t-cost models.
Worked closely with New York trading desk to coordinate trading strategy.
Analyzed portfolio performance and explained investment decisions.
Monitored market and stock developments.
Established, managed, and improved prime broker relationships.
Enhanced portfolio management systems to streamline and improve fund management process.
Reviewed and tested systems and model upgrades.
Global Investors, Stony Point, NY 1993 - 1995 Junior Economist
Conducted literature reviews.
Retrieved, organized and manipulated databases from electronic and hard copy sources.
Prepared charts and tables for analysis and presentations.
Compiled, reviewed, and assessed information from academic journals, market sources, and government reports.
Wrote memos and drafted presentations on regional economic conditions and policy issues.
Prepared written analyses and drafted reports for publication under the supervision of economists.
Monitored current regional events to identify emerging economic trends and issues.
Compiled, updated and analyzed regular releases of economic data and assisted the economics team in conducting economic research and developing appropriate software and database infrastructure.
Education and Professional Certification
PhD Economics(1998)
New York University, NY
MS Economics (1995)
New York University, NY
Bachelor of Science in Economics (1992)
Computer Skills: Windows, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Word, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexus, Lotus Notes and Excel
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