1. Walter Stankiewicz
4 White Oak Court | Boiling Springs, PA 17007 | (717) 609 7232 | stankiewicz.14@osu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To provide significant value to a governmental organization, NGO, or private entity while using my skills in
international economics, international studies, and languages.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.A. International Studies: World Economics & Business December 2015
Minor: French
GPA: 3.3
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Economics
 Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Money & Banking; Government & Business; Economic &
Infrastructure Development; Cooperation & Conflict on a Global Economy; Middle Eastern
Economic Development; Energy, Environment, & the Economy.
International Studies
 Peace Studies; Peace & Conflict Resolution; culture & language courses in Arabic, French, &
Spanish.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 International economics background.
 Fluency in French, communication ability in Spanish, conversational Arabic skills.
 Adaptable to different cultures and ways of living.
EXPERIENCE
Army War College - Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI)
Student Intern May – August 2015
 Analyzed US, UN, UK strategic communications and peacekeeping doctrine.
 Highlighted the gaps in process between organizations/governments.
 Chosen to present findings at the Challenges Forum in Washington, D.C. Attendees included
high-ranking members of NATO, UN, State Department, and Department of Defense.
 Co-authored a civilian casualty mitigation blueprint.
 This blue print is in the 2015 version of the US Army handbook
(http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/atp3_07x6.pdf).
Peace & Conflict Resolution Study Abroad Program (England, Northern Ireland, and Jordan)
June – August 2014
 England/N. Ireland – studied and discussed the Northern Ireland Conflict with Professor Paul
Arthur.
o Paul Arthur was instrumental in the final Northern Ireland/England peace accord.
o Met with members of British Parliament integral to the resolution of the conflict.
 Amman – studied Arab/Israeli Conflict, Israel/Palestine Conflict, and other Middle East issues with
Professor and former Jordanian-Israeli diplomat, Omar Rifai.
o Met with a tribal Sheikh and the current Jordanian-Israeli ambassador on the US role in
neutralizing terrorism.
o Lived in Amman with a host family while learning colloquial Arabic.

2. Exchange Program (Ghana, Africa)
Student June – August 2011
 Taught French, English, and math at secondary school in Kasoa, Ghana.
 Lived with a host family in Accra and learned colloquial Twi/Fante.
VOLUNTEER/OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
 Leader of Ohio State’s First Year Experience program
o Facilitated freshmen introduction to Ohio State…provided resources to new students,
organized retreats and events, and made their first year at OSU as successful as
possible.
 Freshmen Activities Board
o Organized events on campus that addressed problems with racial, gender, and sexual
inequality.
o Organized and led activities to de-stress during exam weeks.
o Community outreach…trash clean up and volunteering at a homeless shelter.
 Involved in 2012 Get The Vote Out at The Ohio State University.
 Worked as dishwasher, busser, prep chef, host, and server at various restaurants the last 2 years
of high school and all 4 years in college.
 Worked for YardMaster landscaping during 2 summer breaks.