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David Duesing

David Duesing

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Analyst at U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Education

    • Abtei Gymnasium Brauweiler

      2007 - 2008
      German Language and Literature

      • Attended public German high school (Gymnasium) for one academic year through Rotary International's Rotary Youth Exchange program

    • Università degli Studi di Roma Tre

      2012 - 2012
      Italian Language and Literature 4.0

      • Completed one direct enrollment course on Italian literature

    • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

      2016 - 2018
      Master’s Degree Public Policy 3.5

      • Studied public policy with a policy area of concentration in democracy and political institutions

    • Tulane University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Political Science; Spanish, German, Italian 3.8

      • Studied political science with a concentration in international relations, and received minors in German, Spanish, and Italian

    • Carnegie Mellon University - H. John Heinz III College

      2011 - 2011
      Public Policy, Strategic Presentation, Statistics, Economics 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy • Participated in four graduate-level summer school courses focused on preparing undergraduate minority students for graduate studies and careers in public policy and international affairs

    • IES Abroad

      2011 - 2012
      Political Science, Italian, Economics, Art History 3.9

      • Attended during third academic year of undergraduate study

    • Universidad de Guadalajara

      2010 - 2010
      Spanish Language and Literature 4.0

      • Completed two summer school courses through Tulane University-sponsored study abroad program at the Centro de Estudios para Extranjeros (CEPE)

    • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

      2012 - 2012
      Spanish Language and Literature 4.0

      • Completed two summer school classes through Tulane University-sponsored study abroad program at the Programa Internacional de Intercambio Estudiantil

  • Experience

    • Amnesty International

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Intern

      • Addressed capital punishment in the U.S. through local high school discussions, chapter club meetings, and community engagement on behalf of various Amnesty International clubs throughout Rome

    • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      ESL Teacher

      • Taught introductory English as a second language (ESL) to classes of approx. 20 immigrant adults, utilizing both Spanish and English to conduct lessons on grammar, American culture, and life skills• Assisted curriculum development and coordination of the Tulane University branch tutoring program

    • Peace Corps

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
      Youth Development Facilitator

      • Facilitated educational and recreational activities to promote school retention, alternatives to drug and alcohol consumption, sexual education, gender equality, and leadership development at local elementary and high schools, Universidad de Costa Rica, and Hogar Crea rehabilitation center for youth• Cofounded Eco Cervantes, a municipal committee that coordinated weekly town-wide recycling campaigns in conjunction with town hall counterparts and local volunteers• Successfully solicited $2,500 CR-USA grant to acquire and install computers, printers, books. and desks for local high school• Analyzed results of 250+ surveys to compose host community diagnostic analysis, identifying key problems facing local youth and proposing programs to mitigate their impact Show less

    • U.S. Department of State

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      Fulbright English Teaching Assistant

      • Co-taught 16 English and social studies classes of approx. 25 students with local public high school teachers at the Instituto de Educación Secundaria Blas de Otero• Led Global Classrooms (Model UN) program of approx. 50 students throughout academic year

    • Harvard Kennedy School

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Leadership Development Student Coordinator

      • Managed admissions and session planning of semester-long 20-member Leadership Development Cohort along with Center for Public Leadership program supervisors• Coordinated monthly on-campus faculty-led workshops for groups of approx. 50 students

    • U.S. Department of the Treasury

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Intern

      • Contributed to regional market analyses and country-specific political updates using Bloomberg Terminal and Haver Analystics data for weekly reports delivered to Deputy Assistant Secretary• Collaborated on NAFTA trade flow analysis; requested by and delivered to the White House• Composed market- and country-specific reports, counterpart biographies, and daily schedule for Secretary's foreign trip briefing books

    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
      Logistics Specialist

      • Supported CBP’s immigration facilitation systems across southwest U.S. border through resource delivery coordination and Office of Field Operations request management; 90-day government detail

    • DC Army National Guard

      Oct 2023 - now
      Specialist

      • Completed Army Basic Combat Training in March 2025

    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection

      Nov 2023 - now

      • Facilitate optimized communication among primary stakeholders of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), including private sector companies, partner U.S. Government agencies, and CBP officers at American ports of entry• Develop communications products supporting Business Transformation and Innovation Division portfolio on emerging AI, AR, ML, and DLT/blockchain technologies • Advised Salvadoran customs officials on U.S. Government best practices in customs modernization, process digitization, and personnel professionalization to optimize Salvadoran customs processes; 270-day government detail at U.S. Embassy in El Salvador

      • Management and Program Analyst

        Jul 2018 - now

      • Trade Advisor

        Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PPIA Junior Summer Institute

      Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
      Jul 2011
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Harvard Kennedy School Presidential Scholar Harvard University Aug 2016 Presidential Scholarships are among HKS' most prestigious student awards. These full-tuition fellowships have been established by alumni, friends, and former Harvard University president Lawrence Summers to support students who are committed to working in public service.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Dean's List Tulane University May 2013 To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students classified as freshmen and sophomores must earn a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students classified as juniors and seniors must earn a minimum GPA of 3.67.Received Dean's List standing every semester while attending Tulane University.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Tulane 34 Award Tulane University May 2013 The Tulane 34 Award recognizes 34 graduates from Tulane's undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools for their exemplary leadership, service, and academic excellence. Named for the year in which the university was founded, 1834, Tulane 34 is among the most coveted university-wide honors bestowed upon students.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Excellence in a Foreign Language Scholarship IES Abroad Aug 2011 This scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to students who excel in the study of the language spoken in their nation of study, as evidenced by faculty letters of recommendation and an academic essay composed by the student in the target language.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      TULASO Scholarship for Summer Programs Tulane University Jun 2011 Valued at $500, the Tulane University Latin American Studies Organization (TULASO) Scholarship is designed to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to travel to Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Emerging Student Leader Crest Award Tulane University Department of Student Affairs Apr 2011 The Student Crest Awards recognize up to five freshman and/or sophomore students who have demonstrated outstanding involvement and initiative and promise in leadership on campus. Nominees must hold leadership roles in campus activities, show strong initiative and recognition for promise of leadership on campus, and be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.
    • Awarded to David Duesing
      Tulane University Presidential Scholar Award Tulane University Aug 2009 Valued at $96,000, Presidential Scholar Awards are merit scholarships awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Admission to incoming freshmen applicants. To be eligible, the applicant must be considered by the Admission Committee to have outstanding academic qualifications.