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Social researcher with expertise in migration, digital technology and Sub-Saharan Africa seeking full-time position. Completing PhD in December 2017; willing to relocate. |
 Contact Lorien Hunter
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Area of Expertise: |
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Relevant Professional Experience
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA August 2014 – May 2016
Lead Teaching Assistant
• Managed a team of 2-5 graduate student teaching assistants and a classroom of up to 140 undergraduate students
• Collaborated with course professor to draft exam questions and study guide materials.
• Developed answer keys and grading rubrics, and trained teaching assistants on proper use of assessment materials to ensure consistency in evaluation of graduate and undergraduate student work
Tech Group, Scottsdale, AZ June 2008 – July 2009
Office Manager, Human Resources Assistant, Receptionist
• Redesigned, implemented and managed company’s trip reduction program based on recommendations from county advisor and in compliance with all regulations
• Developed all program materials and training manual, and instructed company site representatives on program administration policies and procedures
• Increased program participation by 10%
LEADERSHIP
Contemporary Critical Culture Academic Journal 2012 – Present
Article Editor 2014 – Present
• Reviewed and evaluated submitted essays, provided feedback and made recommendations for acceptance or rejection of article publication
• Collaborated with 2-3 peer reviewers and the journal editor to provide a comprehensive summary of reviewers’ assessment and acceptance or rejection recommendation of submitted article in adherence with all established review guidelines
Zero de Conduite (Cinema and Media Studies Graduate Student Organization) 2013
Conference Co-Chair
• Collaborated with conference co-chair to draft conference documents, developed evaluation rubrics and standards, organized and advertised panels and events, and managed 10-15 conference committee members
• Drafted funding proposals, and developed and adhered to conference budget
• Increased external graduate student participation by 50%
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Education: |
Doctor of Philosophy, Cinema & Media Studies
December 2017 (expected)
University of Southern California
Emphasis: Africa and New Media
Dissertation: “The Rising Generation: Agency and Identity in Online African Hip Hop Culture”
This dissertation examines online African hip hop culture to determine how the social, economic and political transformations in Sub-Saharan Africa since the 1990s known as “Africa Rising” have altered what it means to be African.
• Designed and executed a comparative mixed-methods study using participant observation, semi-structured interviews, textual analysis, survey data and statistical analysis in compliance and approval with all university IRB standards
• Conducted qualitative field research over 4 months while residing in South Africa and 2 weeks while visiting Holland
• Created detailed databases using Microsoft Excel to systematically catalogue and analyze case study sites and interview data
Presented findings in both formal and informal settings to a mixture of student, professional and academic audiences
Master of Arts, Cinema-Television
May 2011
University of Southern California
Emphasis: Popular Culture and Global Media
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
May 2007
Arizona State University
Minor: African and African American Studies
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
USC Annenberg Fellow, 2010 – 2017
USC Research Enhancement Fellow, 2013 – 2014
Academic and Professional Development Research Grant Recipient, 2012
Stephanie Gray Award Recipient, 2011
ASU Maroon & Gold Distinguished Scholar, 2006
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
- Being headhunted – make me an
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