About
A multilingual American with work experience in China, Europe, and the Americas. In my current role I assist investment promotion agencies with investment promotion and facilitation and advise on the legislative and institutional framework on investment, investment promotion strategies (including green FDI), investor targeting, and practices and techniques to facilitate and promote foreign direct investment. Over the past several years, I have conduct analytical and legal research on the nature, role, and impact of national policies on foreign investment and covered a range of international economic and science and technology issues with a focus on emerging markets and developing countries, particularly issues involving information and communication technologies, Internet governance, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Previously, I was based in Beijing and traveled extensively throughout China to connect Chinese companies and local governments with domestic and overseas capital and technology. I am passionate about capital markets, business, and economics, and have years of experience in business, government, and international organizations after graduating with honors in biochemistry, mathematics, and Spanish. Fluent in English (native language) and Spanish, conversant in Mandarin and French, and currently studying Arabic. Familiar with a range of social media and data collection and analysis applications including SurveyMonkey, NETQ, Qualtrics, and SAP BusinessObjects. FINRA Series 7 and 63 registered in 2008.
Specialties: Technology transfer, private equity, venture capital, deal sourcing, financial analysis, data analysis, social media, internal audit support, corporate governance, research and development, sustainable development, clean energy, green investments, communication, information technology, international intellectual property rights, Internet governance, entrepreneurship, youth employment, foreign direct investment, investment promotion
Work history
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Economic Affairs Officer
• Implement capacity-building projects related to the legislative and institutional framework on investment, investment promotion strategies, and practices and techniques to facilitate and promote foreign direct investment
• Provide inputs to publications on investment promotion and facilitation policies and practices and
the work of investment promotion agencies (IPAs)
• Provide training in investment facilitation and promotion to IPA officials and diplomats
• Draft advisory reports at the request of Governments on investment promotion strategies, investor
targeting, the promotion of green FDI, investment retention, and the institutional set-up for investment promotion
• Organize expert group meetings and seminars on investment promotion and facilitation
• Conducted analytical and legal research on the nature, role, and impact of national policies on foreign investment
• Collected and analyzed data from national investment promotion agencies on prospects for foreign direct investment and investment incentives
• Prepared presentations for officials on the climate for foreign direct investment
• Planned and fundraised for entrepreneurship training and advisory services in the Americas, Africa, and Middle East
• Conducted research to identify trends and good practices in entrepreneurship, particularly in developing countries and countries in transition
• Formulated policy recommendations for promoting entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises
• Researched and drafted background notes, concept papers, and reports regarding new and emerging technologies
• Produced materials for panels and sessions of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
• Facilitated the activities of the CSTD Working Group on Improvements to the Internet Governance Forum and the CSTD Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation
• Coordinated reporting on follow-up and implementation to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Field Project Coordinator
• Researched industries and companies in several Chinese cities and attracted international and domestic investment
• Sourced deals and conducted initial due diligence for partner venture capital and private equity firms
• Matched local enterprises with industry-specific associations, investors, and companies for strategic partnerships
Goldman, Sachs & Co., Associate
• Analyzed audit results and performance for multiple audiences including the Board of Directors and regulators
• Managed the annual business planning process and reporting on risk assessments, requirements, and productivity
• Developed and tested a new infrastructure incorporating business planning, risk assessments, and issues management
• Planned and coordinated the firm’s Audit Committee meetings and examine relevant corporate governance practices
• Formulated policy through the Audit Standards Group and implement strategic initiatives such as data convergence
U.S. Department of Justice, Management Analyst
• Produced information for the federal budget formulation process and interagency and interdepartmental initiatives
• Analyzed payroll and budgetary data for resource management, budgeting, and congressional reporting
• Created new payroll projection methodologies and more efficient data tracking systems
• Investigated and resolved payroll anomalies and provided expertise on relevant federal regulations
Global Impact, Technical Support Specialist
• Provided technology support for a workplace charitable giving campaign that raised $55 million
• Designed and presented workshops on technology topics including the Microsoft Office suite
MicroBusiness Mentors, Co-founder and Trainer
• Co-founded a non-profit microcredit organization to support local Spanish-speaking microentrepreneurs
• Developed and presented a series of business training sessions in Spanish
• Analyzed market demographics, met with local government and non-profit leaders, and promoted the organization
Brigham Young University, Research Assistant
Conducted scientific research in analytical chemistry device development
J.W. Munyan, H.V. Fuentes, M. Draper, R.T. Kelly, and A.T. Woolley, Electrically actuated, pressure-driven microfluidic pumps, Lab on a Chip 3, 224227 (2003).
U.S. Department of State, Student Intern
• Monitored and reviewed communications from posts abroad on international intellectual property issues
FINCA International, Field Research Intern
• Visited dozens of village banks and conducted detailed credit analyses of their clients and neighbors
• Assessed the socioeconomic impact of microlending in El Salvador and Nicaragua
• Compiled, analyzed, and presented data in preparation for the 2002 global Microcredit Summit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary, Official Representative
Supervised service to the Latin-American community of northern Georgia
Taught E.S.L. classes at the Mexican Center of Atlanta and provided translation services
The Mark Winkler Company, Executive Secretary
Conducted research, managed communications, and provided technical assistance
Supervised other employees responsible for support to the Chairman of the Board
U.S. Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, Mentorship Student
Conducted and published funded scientific research on polarization camera development
J.W. Munyan, Polarization Camera Development (1998).
