Prior R. Leary

3440 Olentangy River Rd, Apt 7-D

Columbus, OH 43202

310-467-3636 /

Education / The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, anticipated 2011
Master of Arts, Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Thesis Topic: Sino-North Korean Relations and the Nuclear Question

American University, School of International Service, Washington, DC, 2006
Master of Arts, International Politics
  • Chinese Foreign Policy, Japanese Foreign Policy, Intelligence & Foreign Policy, US Foreign Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Democracy
  • Significant Research Paper entitled, “Is Democracy Inevitable in China?”

Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 2002
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, International Relations/Political Science
  • Political Economy Seminar in Beijing, Spring 2000 - Studied China’s impending entry into the World Trade Organization
  • Chang/Lan Fellowship: Independently observed economic development and ethnic tension in western China, Summer, 2001
  • Delegate to US Air Force Academy’s 43rd Academy Assembly: US/Middle East Policy
  • Concertmaster of Carleton Orchestra, 2001-2002
  • Three time varsity letter winner in soccer 1999-2001 and captain of JV 2001

Languages & Skills /
  • Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, Summer Language Institute, 2006: Intermediate High Chinese
  • Advanced Chinese; proficient German; beginner Spanish
  • Proficient in standard office programs, experience with SPSS
  • Travel experience in 25 countries

Work Experience / Registered Client Service Associate: Citigroup Smith Barney - Los Angeles, CA, 1/2007-2/2009
  • Passed General Securities Representative Exam (Series 7) and Investment Adviser/Uniform State Law Agent Exam (Series 66)
  • Branch Analyst: Completed Consulting Group analyst training; created reports analyzing past performance of client portfolios and performance of prospective money managers
  • Bought and sold securities, assisted clients with time-sensitive matters, ensured account paperwork was complete and up-to-date

Intern: Council for a Community of Democracies - Washington, DC, 9/2005-5/2006
  • Updated and added content to website, including analysis of news and events
  • Helped prepare reading list for CCD-sponsored class at American University
  • Contributed written material for a grant proposal

Program Instructor: Close Up Foundation - Washington, DC, 1/2004-6/2004
  • Taught high school students about citizenship and politics
  • Developed lesson plans, moderated/facilitated meetings with professionals during on-site visits, and managed logistics of moving around Washington
  • High energy, 60-70 hour work weeks

English Instructor: Jiangsu Teachers University of Technology - Changzhou, China, 2/2003-5/2003
  • Created and taught oral English curriculum to approximately 175 university students
  • Encouraged frequent informal meetings for practicing English

Volunteer:Missionaries of Charity - Port au Prince, Haiti, 5/2003-6/2003
  • Cared for children and orphans with AIDS, tuberculosis, and/or malnutrition