Dipan Patel
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Experienced in strategy consulting and international development. Keen on using strong research skills and taking part in all aspects of project execution while engaging colleagues for their expertise. Dedicated to refining analysis and project management skills to contribute to the success of projects that promote measurable change.
- Education
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University of California - San Diego
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Outstanding Senior Award Finalist - Skills
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Fundamental skills
Research, writing, editing, communication, administrative
Computer skills
MS Office, Apple iWork, Windows, OSX, HTML, Wordpress
- Experience
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Vital Wave Consulting
Research Assistant / 2011-Present
- Conduct business and policy analysis to support strategy consulting projects
- Prepare market sizing and compile research on mobile phone subscribers in India
- Write twice-monthly newsletter identifying ICT business opportunities in emerging markets
Prospect Journal of International Affairs
Co-Founder and Executive Editor / 2008-2010
- Established UC San Diego’s largest undergraduate research journal
- Oversaw strategy development, marketing, submission editing and securing scholar interviews
- Guided creation of iPhone application
- Built website using Wordpress software
Freedom from Hunger
Technology Intern / Summer 2007
- Researched content management (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) and communication systems
- Created organization’s Wikipedia page
UCSD English Language Institue
Teaching Assistant / 2007-2010
- Led international students in group discussions, in-class exercises and activities
Indian Development Exchange
Teacher / Winter 2006
- Taught English, mathematics and basic computer classes in rural primary schools outside of Jaisalmer, India
- Hobbies
- Racquetball, Travel, Reading
- References
- Available upon request