Erik Saari

Experience

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  ◦ Examined topics in early 20th century French and German language periodicals◦ Identified information pertinent to professor’s research◦ Organized records of sources examined ◦ Composed, edited, organized and distributed documents for faculty, students and external organizations◦ Maintained lines of correspondence between department and other university divisions◦ Organized and assembled new department library◦ Directed and oversaw the work of others performing similar functions

  • Research Assistant to Professor of History

    Sept 2009 - May 2010

  • Office Assistant- Department of History

    Sept 2009 - May 2010
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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

  Enumerator

  ◦ Conducted numerous in-person interviews in both English and Russian◦ Collected and documented census data using standardized federal census forms◦ Maintained perfect discretion for all interviewees and the Bureau

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  The International Baccalaureate

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Receptionist / Conferences and Events Assistant

  -Answered and directed calls from students and parents regarding international education programs-Maintained Salesforce database records for faculty training events throughout North and South America-Coordinated events to implement IBO programs in schools, including with the Ministry of Education of Ecuador

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Office Automation/Assistant - Office of International Acquisitions

  ◦ Drafted and edited documents and spreadsheets for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to allied Governments◦ Conducted market research on Contractor prices for FMS program requirements◦ Wrote memos to American embassies abroad and Contractors regarding international security cooperation

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  The Wilson Center

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Research Assistant - Kennan Institute

  • Provided research assistance to Scholar in Residence at U.S. Government think tank• Researched Kaliningrad/East Prussian political and sociological history at Library of Congress• Compiled excepts and composed summaries of books on East/Central European history

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  The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Senior Program Assistant - National Academy of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy

  • Aided in logistical coordination of conferences, including a national workshop on the ebola crisis in West Africa• Interfaced with clients by phone, e-mail, and in person, including high-ranking officials• Processed travel reimbursement documents in accordance with U.S. Government regulations using Excel spreadsheets and databases

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  German Marshall Fund of the United States

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Program Intern - Security and Defense Policy

  • Researched American foreign policy, NATO, the EU, Russia, and Ukraine• Coordinated meetings with high-level officials from embassies, foreign and defense ministries, think tanks• Performed administrative duties, wrote reports and grant proposals, took notes during events

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  The National Academies

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Senior Program Assistant - Division on Earth and Life Studies, Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board

  • Assisted with event planning for high-level meetings on nuclear security • Scheduled and negotiated hotel and travel logistics for international nuclear site visits and meetings with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Russian Academy of Sciences• Archived nuclear studies documents and reports for public access purposes

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  Inter-American Development Bank

  Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Administrative Assistant - Caribbean Country Department

  -Drafted memos, meeting agendas, and arranged travel authorization and reimbursements for in country missions-Formatted tables and spreadsheets for progress reviews of international development project targets and actuals-Scheduled video conferences, managed IT and Facilities requests and work orders for the department

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  The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

  Apr 2016 - now

  • Managed conference logistics and travel for committee meetings and public workshops on economic policy• Created materials and templates, updated the Board’s website, and prepared documents for meetings• Assisted with formatting, proofreading, and editing consensus reports to Congress and federal agencies

  • Report Review Associate - Policy and Global Affairs

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Administrative Assistant - Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Sr. Program Assistant - Policy and Global Affairs, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2018