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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

University of California - San Diego

Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Outstanding Senior Award Finalist

Skills

Fundamental skills

Research, writing, editing, communication, administrative

Computer skills

MS Office, Apple iWork, Windows, OSX, HTML, Wordpress

Experience

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