George Washington University , Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington, DC

JACK LAMBERT 3101 S. Manchester St. #417 Falls Church, VA 22044 202-285-4511 [email protected]

E DUCATION: George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington, DC MA Candidate, Asian Studies Expected May 2006 Concentrations: International Relations of Asia, Asian Economies & Security Policy Studies  Research Interests: Chinese Foreign & Economic Policy, U.S.-East Asian Relations & Transnational Security Threats

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China Jan.-June 2004 Mandarin Chinese Semester Language Program

University of Nevada, Reno, NV Graduated May 2001 B.A. Political Science and History  Achieved Dean's List honors the last two semesters of college with a 3.8 and 3.82 G.P.A.  Conducted independent research project examining the war crimes committed in China during World War II. Produced original research paper based on the results of this project.

W ORK E XPERIENCE: Forte (Group) International, Inc., Washington D.C. Aug. 2004-Sept. 2004 Economic Cooperation Project Coordinator  Conducted Internet based research on current social and economic conditions within the People’s Republic of China.  Analyzed international trade information and compiled reports pertaining to the feasibility of company expansion into new markets.  Corresponded with government officials and representatives from the Department of Commerce, US and State Chamber of Commerces, State WTOs, and numerous Industry Associations to coordinate cooperation with ongoing company projects including: Trade mission trips to China, Import/Export of Chinese and US products, Coordinating the itinerary of visiting foreign delegations, Expanding business operations overseas, Establishment of a local trade center in Henrico County, Virginia.

AT&T/Cingular Wireless, Reno, NV & Alexandria, VAJan. 1999-Feb. 2004 & Oct. 2004- Present Communication Specialist  Generated new sales and business leads.  Conducted extensive market research on industry competitors and technological advances in wireless communications.  Organized outside sales presentations to increase company revenue.  Analyzed business/corporate expenditure reports in order to forecast future spending trends and recommend appropriate product packages.  Created business proposals and negotiated acceptable terms to secure new business accounts. Key Accomplishments:  Finished 2003 among the company’s top 5 Communications Specialists in the Washington, DC Market.  Utilized computer skills to creating new database to compile and track annual sales performance.

P ROFESSIONAL S KILLS:  Computers: Windows 95-2000 and XP Professional, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Siebel Systems, Lexis-Nexis and other internet research tools.  Foreign Language: Mandarin Chinese (beginner, speaking & writing).  International Experience: Academic study in Hangzhou, China. Independent student travel to England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Netherlands and Germany.