ANDREW THOMAS 774-230-4032 ~ at15aa556@westpost.

net ~ 2234 Sherman Avenue #J2 ~ Evanston, IL 6 0201 ECONOMIC ANALYST xBUSINESS CONSULTANT Accomplished new graduate offers well-rounded knowledge of economics, Chinese hi story, and contemporary Korean culture. Hardworking analyst achieved a 3.3 GPA w hile earning two bachelor*s degrees and a minor in history. Learns technical app lications quickly and effectively communicates complex concepts to others. Wellspoken professional understands conversational Korean and performs as a cellist during summer breaks from university. EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies, Northwestern University 2011 *_ Minor in History with an emphasis on Asian history. Dean*s list 2008 and 2010 . Korean Immersion Program, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea Summer 2009 STATA, MATLAB, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel, iWorks, Automate d Call Distribution Systems, Remedy Action Request System WORK EXPERIENCE Smart Classroom & Videoconferencing Consultant, Northwestern University 2009*XPresent Provided prompt assistance to users of approximately 200 technology-enhanced Sma rt Classrooms, both on-site and remotely, as part of Academic & Research Technol ogies department. *_ Maintained classroom hardware and software after normal operating hours. Upda ted hardware and software systems to reflect cutting-edge technological trends. *_ Trained professors on how to operate classroom and videoconferencing technolo gies and advised them on using technology to address teaching problems. *_ Supported videoconferencing linking university researchers to collaborators w orldwide. Competitive Analysis Intern, Bose Corporation, Stow, MA Summer 2007 Executed teardown analysis of approximately a dozen electronic products using re verse engineering. *_ Collaborated with Bose engineers to produce comparative assessments of compet itors* products based on performance and bill of materials. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Relay for Life fundraiser and participant 2008-2011 Cellist, Northwestern U Philharmonic Orchestra (audition ensemble for non-music majors) 2009-2010 Northwestern University Engineering Design & Communication Competition, 1st plac e team Spring 2008 Member of winning, 4-person team given a target user and a problem to solve util izing engineering concepts. *_ Designed and constructed a prototype device for opening plastic and foil pack ages as an aid to stroke survivors suffering from partial paralysis. Design beat out 25-30 other teams to win competition. *_ Conducted research in various media to evaluate prototypes by both quantitati ve criteria such as cost and efficiency, and qualitative criteria such as safety , ergonomics, and aesthetics. *_ Coordinated prototype testing with a target user and logged usage data in pho

tographs, video, and notes. *_ Assembled project notebook from collected research, design analysis, testing data, and media. Created an accompanying visual presentation. Principal Cellist & Group Leader, Whitinsville Christian School Strings, Whitins ville, MA 2004*XPresent Performed in string quartet providing live music at private functions including wedding ceremonies and receptions, business events, cocktail parties, and charit able fundraisers. *_ Collaborated with clients to determine repertoire, attire, performance style, event planning, and compensation. Led other musicians in rehearsals and during performances. *_ Continued with group after high school graduation as contract soloist and qua rtet member with other alumni.