Dylan J. Daniel15313 Surrey House Way Centreville, Va. 20120 dyland12@vt.edu (571) 242-9102

Objective Obtain a full-time entry-level position in international development

Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Va. B.A.: Economics; May 2015B.A.: International Studies, World Politics and Policy Option; August 2015Theatre Arts MinorGPA 3.32/4.0 – Dean’s List Semester’s Fall 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2015

Related Coursework:Public EconomicsInternational RelationsGlobal GovernanceEnvironmental EconomicsSenior Sem: International Political Economy

Nations and NationalitiesComparative Govt. and Politics18 credits Spanish – 12 at the 3-4xxx levelEconomics of ChinaGlobal Economy and World Politics

Course Project: Senior Seminar in International Political Economy Developed a 20-page thesis justifying Hegemonic Stability Theory

Research Interests

International Development, International Political Economy, Food Security, Food Culture, Food Regulation, Political Culture

Related Experience

Program Support: Environment, Education, and Economic Growth (E3) Practice, International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)Vienna, Va. December 2015 - Present

Provide project management support for USAID funded projects implemented by IBTCI by means of: non-technical writing, administrative/logistical support, management of filing system, recruitment of field consultants, management of recruitment databases, copy edit deliverables, format CVs, contract requests, travel authorizations and format, design, and contribute to deliverables

Provide proposal support for bids on USAID funded projects implemented by IBTCI by means of: recruitment of field consultants, make initial contact with potential field consultants, coordinate interviews, obtain necessary paperwork such as completed 1420 and Letter of Commitment (LOC), effectively communicate with potential field consultants by means of telephone and e-mail, facilitate rate negotiations, format CVs, and format, design, and contribute to proposal annexes

Responsible for training Summer Business Development Intern to write Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and biographies for formatted CVs to be included in USAID proposals and for oversight and delegation of various filing and CV formatting tasks throughout the Summer

Director of Development, Technology Management, Inc. (TMI) FoundationArlington, Va. April 2016 – Present

Develop, strengthen, and maintain community relationships Coordinate meetings with new and potential business partners Design and create initial contact material to be used by the foundation to

contact potential new clients Consult, advise and work with potential partners regarding establishing new

Foundation opportunities

Associate Editor, Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary JournalChampaign, Ill. October 2015 - September 2016

Edit publication submissions for quality and content for Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal

Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Political Science at Virginia TechBlacksburg, Va. May 2014 - December 2015

Developed thesis that was presented at the 5th International Conference on Food Studies

Devised theoretical framework in thesis for international GMO opposition and its effects

Thesis has been published in Volume 6, Issue 3 of Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal

Intern, Jeremiah Project Williamsburg, Va. Summer 2013

Coordinated and approved more than 30 housing development projects executed throughout the Summer

Managed clientele database of 50-60 Partook in daily regional travel to potential housing development sites in order to

meet with clientele and determine feasibility of housing development needs

Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Science at Virginia TechBlacksburg, Va. Summer 2014

Served as a tutor and academic resource in an introductory world politics and policy course

Graded unit exams and final exams including essay critique for a class of 20

Other Experience

Writing Supervisor and Associate Production Manager, 24-Hour Theatre ProjectBlacksburg, Va. September 2014 - October 2015

Served as writing supervisor and general coordinator of a Virginia Tech sponsored theatre arts event that includes 40 participants

Reviewed applications, determined positions of participants, and had final say on all submitted scripts

Server, Lefty’s Main Street GrilleBlacksburg, Va. April 2014 - December 2015

Awards & Honors

Graduate Scholar Award Recipient, 5th International Conference On Food Studies

Served as a conference chairperson and presenting delegate

Student Ambassador, The Grove at Virginia Tech Served as a representative of the student body at the residency of the University

President and his wife Distinguished guests included members from the Board of Visitors and the

University Provost

Activities Student Life Council, January 2015 - May 2015 Held membership in a university think tank of undergraduates servicing various

university officials University officials included the University Architect, representatives from Career

Services, and the general manager of ticket sales (athletics)

Take Note Co-ed A Cappella, September 2014 - May 2015

Student Alumni Associates of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, March 2014 - May 2015

Held membership in a university public relations organization servicing current students and alumni

Hosted alumni reunions and pep rallies

Theatrical Productions at Virginia Tech (Actor), 2011 - 2015 Main Stage Productions: Spring Awakening, A Servant of Two Masters Department Workshops: Queering the Way, Almost, Maine

Giles County Film Office, November 2012 Wish You Well (Background Actor)

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, September 2012 - Present Alumni Relations Chairman, November 2013 - November 2014

Publication

Daniel, Dylan. 2016. “The Vicious Cycle of GMO Opposition.” Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal 6 (3): 1-12

Skills Spanish (3/S, 3/R), Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Stata