1. Jeffrey S. Listerman
6700 Rhode Island Ave.,College Park, MD 20740
(785) 550-7407 / jlisterman67@gmail.com
Profile_________________________________________________
 Extensive knowledge of the challenges facing emergent nations and related transnationaldynamics.
 Ability to conduct academic research and synthesis at a high level. Excellent analytical and writing skills.
 Exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to consistently devise and execute goal-oriented strategies
in a wide variety professionalsettings.
 Adept at managing multiple projects while adhering to budget and/ordeadline constraints.
 Proven abilities in the areas of team leadership and personnelmanagement.
Education____________________________________________________________________________
The University ofKansas, Lawrence,KS.
Master ofArts degree in Global and International Studies,2014.
 Thesis research in comparative analysis of illicit crop reduction and alternative development efforts around the world.
 Coursework in International Conflict and Development, Global Economics, Latin American Politics, Politics and
Problems of the Developing World, The US-Mexican Borderlands, The Five Wars of Globalization, Negotiation and
Conflict Resolution, Interdisciplinary Research Methodologies, Intermediate Spanish Composition and Conversation.
 Maintained 4.0 Graduate GPA.
 University of Kansas Study Abroad Program, Spanish Language Intensive,Barcelona, Spain, Summer, 2012.
The California College ofArts and Crafts, Oakland, CA.
Master ofFine Arts in Ceramics, High Honors, 1997.
The University ofKansas,Lawrence,KS.
Bachelor ofFine Arts in Design, 1992.
Professional Experience______________________________________________________________
The Center for Complex Operations, National Defense University,Washington, DC.
Intern, PRISM staff, Spring 2015.
The Millennium Project,Global Futures Studies and Research, Washington, DC.
Intern, Summer, 2014; Tele-Intern,Fall, 2014-Present.
 Update and maintain web-based archives and e-feeds regarding TOC and other of the 15 Global Challenges.
 Contributed original design and writing to special projects regarding corruption, TOC, and illicit networks.
The Borgen Project
Regional Director,Spring-Summer, 2013.
 Lobbied congressionalleaders concerning legislation regarding foreign aid and development programs.
 Conducted PR and recruitment for the organization.
J. Sloan Repairs, Owner/Operator,1998-2011.
Carpentry/Construction/Home Repair/Remodel
 Regularly formulated estimates and submitted bids for large and small jobs on a competitive basis.
 Recruited and managed labor crews, executed jobs and met payroll.
 Established and maintained professional rapport in relationships with diverse groups of people.
 Applied appropriate mix of assertiveness,tact,and diplomacy to achieve desired ends in a variety of situations.