( S TERLI NE) DAPHNEY J EAN

Silver Spring, MD 20903

240-602-3474
sdj924@gmail.com
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia Summer 2014
Master of Arts, Global Economics & Development
Studied Nations and Globalizations: The Republic of GeorgiaFrom Theory to Case Study abroad in the Republic
of Georgia. Term paper analyzed the effectiveness of World Banks Ease of Doing Business at evaluating Georgias
economic reality.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Studied Globalization, Gender and Sexuality in the Anglophone Caribbean abroad in Trinidad and Tobago

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UN Fellow
United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) Spring 2014
Studied the role of the United Nations in global politics, international affairs, human rights, development, gender
inequality, piracy, and climate change.
Participated in simulations regarding UN Security reforms by debating keeping the security council as it or changing
its members. Learned how to effectively present a case in front of a group of informed individuals
UN Simulation with UMCPs ICON Project, role played deforestation in South America, Human Trafficking in
MENA, Artic Sea Rights debate, and Water Rights for the Nile.

Graduate Research Fellow
George Mason University, Global Affairs, Fairfax, VA Spring 2013
Submitted FOIA requests to United States Trade Representatives
Evaluated historical primary commodities tariff data using World Bank, United Nations, and United States Trade
Representative databases
Conducted archival research using multiple library systems related to the General Agreement on Tariffs &Trade; the
World Trade Organization, and the U.S Trade Representatives
Successfully communicated with higher level staff personnel of different statuses both orally and through written
communication

Research Intern
Optimal Solutions, LLC, College Park, MD November 2010-April 2012
Conducted research and coded data regarding the racial diversity of physicians and its effects on minority patients
Collected and evaluated primary and secondary sources to create literature reviews on the effect of doctors racial
diversity on minority patients
Aided in coding literature review findings into database for researchers to write report
Main operator for National Center on Service Obligation- governmental contractor that tracks students who have
received grants from the Office of Special Education of the U.S Department of Education
Process scholars/obligees inquiries based on grant regulations enact by the Office of Special Education
Efficiently use data information to respond to inquiries
Create monthly statistical report for the Office of Special Education

Cultural Affairs Intern
The Embassy of Haiti, Washington, DC Spring 2011
Conducted literature research on Haitis ten geographical departments
Drafted brochure on Haitis landmarks and history based upon findings
Participated in editing committee for finalization of brochure for the 2011 Washington, D.C Around the World Tour
Wrote cultural piece on Haitis carnival that was used for a panel for the 2011 Washington, D.C Around the World
Tour
Translated study on Haitis education system from French to English for summary brief from study conducted by
Haitis Ministry of Education
Wrote summary briefing of UNESCO paper on the aftermath of the January 12 Earthquake on Haitis culture

Teaching Assistant, Social Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park, MD January 2010-May 2010
Graded weekly online assignments
Ensured students understanding of materials through weekly office hours
Presented lecture to class of 300 undergraduate students on the realistic conflict theory regarding how to minimize
prejudice among diverse population

Research Assistant
Institute of Gender and Development, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies January 2010
Collected and analyzed studies that investigated child sexual abuse in the Anglophone Caribbean while investigating
the following: parents forgiveness for perpetrator, religious and cultural reasons for forgiveness
Created bibliography of all the relevant findings

Research Assistant
Stereotype and Prejudice Lab, College Park, MD January 2009-January 2010
Administered research to participants using structured protocols
Paid participants with proper incentives
Collected and analyzed questionnaires and surveys
Coded surveys and questionnaires into database for statistical purposes
Research Paper: Moral development and its correlation of using political correctness among adolescents
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant
Dr. Gwendolyn Youngblood, Greenbelt, MD May 2012 Present
Provide key administrative support to doctor and staff members
Update patients immunization record using national database, Immunet
Prepare shot records for school forms
Create statements for patients and ensured mailing of statements

Sales Associate
Lens Crafters, Wheaton, MD September 2007- July 2010
Analyzed customers insurance benefits plan
Assisted customers with lens options for their prescriptions and frame selections
Established new customers records and updated returning customers files in database
Dispensed eyeglasses to customers and make sure the eyewear lenses function properly
Assisted managers with clerical duties
Operated cash register for transactions

COMPUTER, TECHNICAL, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher
Native Proficiency in Haitian Creole; Limited Working Proficiency in French
Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Capable of conducting literature reviews with different scholarly databases and electronic journals
Knowledge of SPSS
Knowledge of statistical research methods
Experienced in using data information and spreadsheets