DAVID KEARNS SMITH

94 Thoburn • Stanford, CA 94305 • (650) 497-47478 •

EDUCATION

Stanford University, School of Education, Stanford, CA September 2005-June 2006

  • Pursuing Master of Arts degree in Education with a focus on International and Comparative Education.

Connecticut College, New London, CT August 1992-May 1996

  • Bachelor of the Arts degree in Philosophy.
  • Member of Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society and Chairman of Students Advisory.

EXPERIENCE

Entrena S.A., Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicMonth? 2003-Month? 2005

Technical Trainer

  • Trained Peace Corps volunteers to lead the Information Technology for Education and Youth Development projects.
  • Designed experiential-based training that combined language immersion, hands on skills acquisition and community service.
  • Coordinated training activities with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and twelve Dominican NGOs.
  • Supervised staff of language trainers and managed quarterly budget of US $11,000.

Consultant

  • Conducted and presented feasibility analysis for retraining child laborers in information technology for the US Department of Labor, International Labor Organization and the Dominican government.

Fundación Sur Futuro, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicJune 2004-September 2004

Consultant

  • Worked with team to develop the logical framework, stakeholder analysis and governance structure for RDT Sabana Yegua Watershed project brief to be submitted to the Global Environmental Facility in coordination with the UNDP.
  • Coordinated with subcontracted consultants to develop specific sections of the project brief.
  • Translated and wrote sections for project brief.

United States Peace Corps, Liquiça, East Timor and Los Toros, Dominican RepublicMonth? 2000-Month? 2003

Health Education/Information Technology Specialist

  • Trained district hospital officials in financial and organizational management.
  • Launched weekly radio program in conjunction with local youth and the Ministry of Health.
  • Trained Habitat for Humanity affiliate in project management techniques and group facilitation.

Community Education/Information Technology Specialist

  • Created and led Peace Corps Information Technology initiative in the Dominican Republic.
  • Developed business model to make the rural telecenter financially sustainable.
  • Taught computer and financial management skills to local youth.

C3i (Customer Relationship Management firm), New York, New York, United StatesMonth? 1998 – Month? 2000

Senior Helpdesk Technician

  • Managed proprietary software development and customer service for the American Express account.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, troubleshooting, and technical skills.

Lee Ike Hoon Institute, Seoul, South KoreaMonth? 1997 – Month? 1998

ESL Instructor

  • Prepared lesson plans and taught English to primary, secondary and college level students.
  • Developed math, science and literature textbooks for South Korea’s public school system.

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Providence College Providence, Rhodes Island, United StatesMonth? 1996-Month? 1996

Author’s Assistant

  • Edited and provided critical analysis for Professor Sal Fratantaro’s The Methodology of G. E. Moore.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON

  • Fluent in Spanish and Tetum
  • Knowledge of Windows XP, 2000, 98, Microsoft Office Suite with FrontPage, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Dreamweaver, Abode Photoshop, ACT! 2000, Goldmine, Quicken 2002.