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Lorenz Vargas

Lorenz Vargas

Translator/Assistant Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Kill Chain Architecture and Analysis @ United States Marine Corps

  • Education

    • Stuyvesant High School

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      HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

      - President of nationally ranked Model UN Team- Captain and co-founder of Parliamentary Debate Team, nationally ranked Public Forum debater- Baritone Section Leader in Chamber Choir- Computer Science Department Teaching Assistant- National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, 2016

    • Elliott School of International Affairs

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International Relations and Affairs

      Activities and Societies: Ballroom Dance Society, Japanese Cultural Association, International Affairs Society, Model UN Summa cum Laude. B.A. dual major in International Affairs with a regional concentration on Asia, Japanese Language and Literature. Elliott School Special Honors for Research. East Asian Languages and Literature Departmental Honors. Dean’s List.

    • King's College London

      2025 -
      Master of Arts - MA International Relations and Affairs

      MA, International Affairs (online)

    • Kyoto University

      2021 - 2021
      Spring Program International Relations and Affairs

      Spring Academic Program at Kyoto University

    • Waseda University

      2019 - 2020
      Exchange program International Relations and Japanese Studies

      Activities and Societies: 早稲田大学競技ダンス部 (Waseda University Ballroom Dance Club), International Cultural Community Center Morgan Stanley Bridging Scholar for future US-Japan leaders. School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University. Dean’s List

  • Experience

    • Feed the Children

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Translator/Assistant Analyst

      Worked in the field to interview recipients of Feed the Children aid in impoverished neighborhoods in Cebu. Assisted in the compilation of written reports that assess Feed the Children aid effectiveness in the Philippines and offered aid policy recommendations.

    • The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Personal Assistant

      Supported the work of the Institute President, assisting the Executive Assistant. Managed the personal website of the Institute President as well as the upkeep of the Institute website. Performed administrative and clerical duties for a 50-person office.

    • Stuyvesant High School

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      Teaching Assistant

      Assisted Stuyvesant HS Computer Science and Social Studies faculty with classroom and online instruction. Tutored and mentored underclassman students.

    • Office of the Senate President of the Republic of the Philippines

      May 2017 - Sept 2017
      Legislative Intern

      Prepared and presented comprehensive research work on legal and factual queries of the Senate President. Topics included federalism in the Philippines and sea disputes with China. Attended more than fifteen Senate plenary sessions, committee hearings and technical work group meetings; delivered an informative slideshow presentation to a group of 18 senators. Wrote and sent more than two hundred inter-office and intra-office communiqués. Proofread drafts of bills, resolutions, letters and other documents brought to the Senate floor. Show less

    • Sigur Center for Asian Studies

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      Staff Assistant

      Handled front office reception and administrative duties for a 30-person office. Managed cash flows in excess of $10,000; scheduled appointments, travel and accommodations for over 100 faculty, guest lecturers and panel speakers. Produced social media content and maintained a daily posting schedule, increasing audience engagement on all platforms by 20%.

    • Mil Mujeres Legal Services

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
      Legal Intern

      Composed immigration applications on behalf of more than twenty undocumented immigrants suffering from domestic violence, setting them off on a path to legal residence. Assisted in receiving and editing declarations for foreign nationals seeking legal advice on immigration matters.

    • United States Senate

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Legislative Intern

      Responded to Congressional and constituent inquiries on behalf of the Senator; drafted memos on technology issues for Senator’s legislative team. Led tours of Capitol Hill, highlighting the history of Congress to visitors.

    • New York University

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
      Research Assistant

      Conducted historical and literary research on behalf of Professor Shohat in support of her work on the Iraqi Jewish diasporic experience. Performed administrative work for the professor; acted as first point of contact, managed correspondence, took phone calls and created appointments.

    • The George Washington University

      Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
      Japanese Language Tutoring Coordinator

      Lead and coordinate Japanese language tutors by creating schedules and reviewing curricula. Interface with Japanese language teachers on implementing best education practices. Perform Japanese language tutoring in 1-on-1 and small group sessions for over 20 students.

    • United States Marine Corps

      May 2022 - now

      1st Marine Aircraft Wing G-2, MCB Butler, Okinawa, Japan 1st Marine Aircraft Wing G-2, MCB Butler, Okinawa, Japan 1st Marine Aircraft Wing G-2, MCB Butler, Okinawa, Japan Basic Officer’s Course, Company B 2-23, The Basic School, MCB Quantico, VA Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, MCB Quantico, VA

      • ISR Team Lead

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Assistant Production and Analysis Officer-in-Charge

        Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

      • Assistant Operations Officer

        Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Student Officer

        Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

      • Officer Candidate

        May 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Intelligence Analyst Certification

      Udemy
      Feb 2021

    • Naval Collections Manager

      US Navy
      May 2025

    • Python and Math for Data Science

      Metis
      Feb 2021

    • Space 200 - Space Operations

      National Security Space Institute
      Jan 2025

    • Weapons and Tactics Instructor

      MAWTS-1
      Apr 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lorenz Vargas
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal USMC Nov 2024 Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my performance supporting 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as Aviation Intelligence Liaison Officer at the Bilateral Ground Operations Coordination Center. Working alongside our partners in the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army, I provided aviation intelligence and Japanese interpretation support for the unit, enhancing bilateral interoperability and promoting shared understanding of the exercise battlespace. Additionally… Show more Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my performance supporting 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as Aviation Intelligence Liaison Officer at the Bilateral Ground Operations Coordination Center. Working alongside our partners in the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army, I provided aviation intelligence and Japanese interpretation support for the unit, enhancing bilateral interoperability and promoting shared understanding of the exercise battlespace. Additionally, when the Marine major tasked to chair a critical working group called in sick to the exercise, I stepped up to fulfill his billet responsibilities. We worked a complex, novel problem set and I directed working group efforts alongside my Japanese counterpart who was 3 ranks above me. Show less
    • Awarded to Lorenz Vargas
      J.LIVE Talk 2020, College Advanced Japanese Division - Gold Award Winner George Washington University Nov 2020 J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk was founded in 2015 as a college-level Japanese language presentation competition that emphasizes a comprehensive range of learned communication skills. J.LIVE Talk evaluates the dynamism, vision and level of engagement of each participant’s presentation, which can include audio-visual materials, audience interaction, and other innovations that enhance his or her talk in a manner similar to the TED (Technology, Entertainment, and… Show more J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk was founded in 2015 as a college-level Japanese language presentation competition that emphasizes a comprehensive range of learned communication skills. J.LIVE Talk evaluates the dynamism, vision and level of engagement of each participant’s presentation, which can include audio-visual materials, audience interaction, and other innovations that enhance his or her talk in a manner similar to the TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) talks. Show less
    • Awarded to Lorenz Vargas
      Morgan Stanley US-Japan Bridging Scholarship for Study Abroad in Japan. Morgan Stanley Jun 2019 Underscoring its long-term commitment to education and fostering U.S.-Japan relations, Morgan Stanley, which has had a presence in Japan for half a century, sponsored my yearlong study abroad program at Waseda University in Tokyo. The Morgan Stanley Bridging Scholarship is awarded to exemplary undergraduates who show a passion for economics and international finance and who have been accepted for study in Japan for the academic year. Winners of the Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships are awarded… Show more Underscoring its long-term commitment to education and fostering U.S.-Japan relations, Morgan Stanley, which has had a presence in Japan for half a century, sponsored my yearlong study abroad program at Waseda University in Tokyo. The Morgan Stanley Bridging Scholarship is awarded to exemplary undergraduates who show a passion for economics and international finance and who have been accepted for study in Japan for the academic year. Winners of the Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships are awarded scholarships of $7,500 to help finance their studies. Show less