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Aaron Mok (718) 710-8200 | [email protected] | Proficient in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information Systems, WordPress, and Salesforce. EDUCATION Binghamton University, State University of New York Bachelor of Arts in Economics; Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies August 2015-June 2019 Cumulative GPA: 3.77/4.0 Relevant Extracurriculars: Reporter at BU Pipe Dream, Producer and Public Affairs Show Host on WHRW 90.5FM Binghamton London School of Economics and Political Science Geography and Economics (Year Abroad) September 2017-June 2018 Relevant Extracurriculars: Contributing Writer at Energy Journal Relevant Coursework: Applied Environmental Economics, Economics of Public Policy, Urban and Spatial Economic Analysis RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Research Associate, NGP VAN/EveryAction May 2019-Present Washington, D.C. ● Conducted extensive quantitative data mining on hundreds of progressive non-profit organizations to determine potential clients and business partners of best-fit ● Created visually appealing dashboards on Salesforce using collected data to demonstrate which NTEE codes are producing the highest revenue ● Collaborated closely with account executives and development representatives to develop data-driven lead generation strategies Policy Research and Advocacy Intern, Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce June 2018-August 2018 New York, New York ● Researched different ways local and state governments in New York can implement better public policies that increase the standard of living for their workers and residents ● Canvassed over 50+ small businesses in the Lower East Side to identify popular issues they are facing ● Interviewed small business owners to conduct research and write articles on the diversity of experiences between minority entrepreneurs Research and Communications Intern, One Young World February 2018-May 2018 London, United Kingdom ● Conducted multi-platform social media, news, and academic research to find exceptional young leaders around the world to attend the 2018 Hague Summit ● Assisted the Impact Analyst with calculating the Social Return of Investments (SROI) for the 2017 Impact Report regarding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals ● Reviewed hundreds of All Bar None scholarship applications from young leaders to determine eligibility to attend the summit ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Binghamton University September 2018-May 2019 Vestal, New York ● Constructed 3-D cartographic models using drone imagery collected by Dr. BrieAnna Langlie for the Altiplano Agriculture and Communities Project ● Collected data on terrace farm topography using GIS mapping tools ● Conducted literature reviews on indigenous terrace farming techniques in Central America during the Mayan-era Disc Jockey and Public Affairs Show Host, WHRW 90.5 FM Binghamton September 2018-May 2019 Vestal, New York ● Produced a weekly hour-and-a-half long music segment called “Songs from the 212” that informed listeners on the latest songs in the contemporary alternative R&B and pop genre ● Co-hosted “Oriental Tea”, a weekly half-hour long public affairs show where three Asian Americans from various diasporas explored issues regarding race, identity, sexuality, and culture ● Researched Asian American history and theory in preparation for “Oriental Tea” Digital Publishing and Content Intern, AsAm News June 2018-October 2018 Remote (Based in San Francisco, California) ● Produced two articles a week covering the latest news on politics, pop culture, and social justice in the Asian American community ● Collaborated with editors and other contributing writers on managing and revising website content ● Conducted interviews with well-known media professionals to discuss the impact of their work on the public Tree Preservation Intern, New York City Parks and Recreation May 2017-August 2017 Queens, New York ● Reviewed over 50 architectural design plans to plant and/or preserve trees to fit city-wide tree planting regulations ● Facilitated foresters in tree inventory, identification of species , and assessment of tree quality and health for over 100 trees to determine restitution costs for removal and to provide further environmental care .