RACHEL ADRIENNE SAUNDERS
  PO BOX 14459
Stanford,CA 94309
(415) 643-8595
rachel.saunders@stanfordalumni.org
http://www.rachelsaunders.com
Education
1998-2000 STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto, CA
  Master of Arts in International Policy Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.79
 
Course of Study concentrating on the International Political Economy and Latin America.
Related Coursework: Econometrics, Finance (Stanford Graduate School of Business), International Trade Policy, and Quantitative Methods in Public Policy.
1993-1997 STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto, CA
  Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Minor: Economics
Cumulative GPA 3.5
  Studies focusing on Latin America and the International Economy
Related Coursework:International Finance (ESCP), Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, International Economics, and Statistical Methods.
Winter 1996 STANFORD OVERSEAS PROGRAM
Santiago, Chile
  Economic courses at La Universidad de Chile and the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA).
Winter 1995 ECOLE SUPERIEUR DE COMMERCE DE PARIS (ESCP)
Paris, France
  Political Science and International Studies at the Business and Political Science Schools in Paris.
Experience
July 2000 INTEGRAL SOLUTIONS
San Francisco, CA
 

Business Development Consultant

  • Assisted in the Development of Integral's Business Plan for their company's expansion into new strategic arena.
  • Conducted extensive market research and analysis for Integral's new strategic focus.
Fall 1999 - Present STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto, CA
 

Teaching Assistant

  • Develop section coursework reviewing the principles of Introductory Economics.
  • Internet based distribution of course materials, course information and grading.
Summer 1999

UNITED NATIONS (UNDP)

Programme on Forests
New York, NY
 

Conference Coordinator

  • Organized Global Conference for Annual review of the Programme on Forests.
  • Developed a detailed budget and formulated a conference agenda.
  • Wrote, edited and compiled substantive and informational materials.
  • Coordinated travel, accommodations & conference details.
1997-1998

UNITED NATIONS (UNDP)
Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED)
New York, NY
 

Programme Assistant

  • Managed the organization and development of the Division Intranet site, working as the liaison between the site designers and a team of UN directors in order to ensure that the site fit the Division's needs.
  • Facilitated enhanced intra & interdivisional communication and managed SEED's Internet information team.
  • Identified inefficiencies, such as duplication of efforts and poor communication, within the division & facilitated efforts to address those inefficiencies.
  • Assisted senior management negotiate a smooth transition to SEED's new organizational guidelines.
  • Conducted extensive research and analysis of SEED development activities and drafted detailed program reports.
Summer 1996

UNITED NATIONS (UNDP)
Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED)
New York, NY
 

Intern

  • Developed organizational chart and database for SEED staff and their development projects.
  • Researched the privatization of state-owned enterprises and the feasibility of public-private partnership provision of urban services.
1995 CEVIPOF (Centre d'etudes de la vie Politique Francaise)
Paris, France
 

Research Assistant

  • Investigated the socio-economic make-up & political stance of the AIDS awareness group "Act-up."
  • Analyzed Act-up's informational materials, closely followed the group's activities and compiled a final report for the research group.

 
Skills
  • Fluent in French and Spanish 
  • Effective in both groups & individual work environments
  • Strong communication, analytical & Internet research skills
  • Excellent organizational & time management skills
  • Experienced with Excel, PowerPoint & Access database software.
  • Knowledge of the statisitical programs, STATA & SAS, for regression analysis
  • Extensive international experience in Europe & Latin America
  • Avid dancer and photographer.
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