📧 Email: benjiantolin@gmail.com
Master of Science in Applied Economics | Expected June 2020
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
| Relevant Classes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applied Econometrics | Masters level microeconomic theory I & II | Geovisualization: Web Mapping |
| Geovisualization: Geovisual Analytics | Data Managment | Data & Text Mining |
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Mathematics Option | June 2017
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
| Relevant Classes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics I & II | Intermediate Economic Theory | Computer Programming (Java, Python, & Visual Basic) |
| Linear Algebra | Decision Science I & II | Calculus I, II, & III |
Certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) | June 2017
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
| Relevant Classes | |
|---|---|
| GIS I, II & III | GIS for Social Sciences |
| GIS with R | GIS Portfolio |
Faculty Research Assistant/Data & GIS Analyst | August 2017- Present
Oregon State University Extension Service Administration, Corvallis, OR
- Work closely with the Rural Communities Explorer managing faculty on data collection, management, and analysis
- Input and retrieval of data from original sources.
- Design custom data driven maps using ArcGIS for data visualization and analysis
- Collect. input, and edit spatial data to create new spatial data to fit research needs
- Work collaboratively with program team to develop a plan for creating and managing the database.
- Coordinate data gathering, entry, and management from various sources
- Assist program team with developing quantitative data measures for inclusion in the database
- Assist program team with maintaining the data management system.
- Track reporting deadlines, interpret information, and respond to inquiries from program team and community partners.
- Maintain accurate records of information collected, summarize information obtained, and interpret results based on data.
- Work with program team to prepare technical documentation regarding data collection and reporting methodologies.
Assistant Policy/Data Analyst | May 2016- June 2017
Eastern Washington University Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis, Spokane, WA
- Create and maintain data sets collected from federal, state and local databases (U.S. Census, WSOFM, FBI Reports, WASPC, WADOH, WA State Auditor, etc.)
- Collecting demographic, economic, education, environment, health, housing, public safety, agriculture and transportation data
- Update written and digital content for websites for projects managed by the Institute
- Assist in statistical analysis using correlation and regression techniques
- Execute, data retrieval, manipulation and entry daily using primarily Microsoft Excel
Teaching Assistant | September 2015 - May 2016
Eastern Washington University Department of Economics, Cheney, WA
- Tutored students in understanding economic concepts, models and materials presented in class
- Assisted economics professors with class materials, grading and monitoring examinations
- Provided support to Economics Professors by assembling of research materials, assembling of data and assisting in data analysis.
Beach Manager, Recreation Program Lead, Lifeguard Instructor | Summers 2009-2015
City of Seattle, Parks Department, Seattle, WA
- Managed and trained up to10 lifeguard on a daily basis
- Conducted mid-season and end of season reviews for direct employees and made recommendations accordingly
- Provided outstanding customer service to patrons of the Seattle lifeguarded beaches
- Implemented facility protocol, policies and procedures, provided lifesaving medical assistance as needed via American Red Cross
- Lead lifeguard, CPR and first aid training courses for the general public
- 🎓 Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honors Society for Economics 🎓 (Inducted May 2016)
- 💰 Nate Narrance Scholarship for Economics Majors 💰 (EWU, June 2016)
- 🎓 Student Excellence Award for Economics 🎓 (EWU, June 2016)
- 🎾 Founder and Former President of the EWU Badminton Club 🎾 (EWU, January 2012)
- 🏫 Taught English to school age students in a remote village in Nepal 🗻 (April-June 2010)
- Statistical software (STATA, Minitab, Advanced Microsoft Excel, R)
- ESRI Arc GIS software
- Programming languages (Python, Visual Basic)
- Microsoft Office Suite