Ronald Pritipaul's Resume
Education
Stanford University , Palo Alto, CA
? B.A. in American Studies with Albert J. Gelpi distinction
? Minor in Economics with a focus on Econometrics
? Completed a senior capstone project on the use of mythology in the marketing of denim
Stanford Sophomore College, Palo Alto, CA & Billings, MT
? Analyzed legal challenges in natural resource development on Native American lands
? Visited Indian reservations in Montana and Washington to work with tribal leaders on
food security issues
Employment History
Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis , Palo Alto, CA
? Reconstructed trade routes in 19th century America through the lingustic and spatial
analyses of newspaper articles
? Digitized and archived census documents to track the movement of peoples through the
American West
Bill Lane Center for the American West , Palo Alto, CA
? Increased undergraduate awareness in Western Studies through research and lectures
? Assisted with the coordination of academic conferences and art exhibits
Relevant Experience
Senior Research, London, UK
? Traveled throughout Western Europe to study the role of World War II servicemen in the
popularization of denim in the region Fashion At Stanford , Palo Alto, CA
? Organized a Q&A with renowned fashion designer Thom Browne for undergraduates Chinese Railroad Workers Project, Palo Alto, CA
? Analyzed the role of economic networks in the integration of railroad workers in American Society, focusing on textile markets
? DocumentedthepresenceofChinese-ownedtextileproductionin19t h centuryAmerica American Studies Department, Palo Alto, CA
? Peer Advisor for department, assisting undergraduates in their coursework The Bridge Peer Counseling Center, Palo Alto, CA
? Organized and instructed seminars focused on developing communication skills for freshmen students
? Phone counselor for students in emotional crises Title IX Office, Palo Alto, CA
? Chairperson for the Violence Intervention and Prevention program
? Coordinated events to bring awareness to issues surrounding sexual assault on campus
Skills
Statistics and Coding
? Utilized Excel and VBA to forecast agricultural commodity prices over a five year period
? Used Python and the Natural Language Toolkit to analyze 19th century news articles
? Proficient in using Stata to run multivariate analyses
Teaching
? Guest lecturer on the evolution of the Levis 501 in a fashion history class at Stanford Italian
? Proficient in written and oral Italian
Education
Stanford University , Palo Alto, CA
? B.A. in American Studies with Albert J. Gelpi distinction
? Minor in Economics with a focus on Econometrics
? Completed a senior capstone project on the use of mythology in the marketing of denim
Stanford Sophomore College, Palo Alto, CA & Billings, MT
? Analyzed legal challenges in natural resource development on Native American lands
? Visited Indian reservations in Montana and Washington to work with tribal leaders on
food security issues
Employment History
Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis , Palo Alto, CA
? Reconstructed trade routes in 19th century America through the lingustic and spatial
analyses of newspaper articles
? Digitized and archived census documents to track the movement of peoples through the
American West
Bill Lane Center for the American West , Palo Alto, CA
? Increased undergraduate awareness in Western Studies through research and lectures
? Assisted with the coordination of academic conferences and art exhibits
Relevant Experience
Senior Research, London, UK
? Traveled throughout Western Europe to study the role of World War II servicemen in the
popularization of denim in the region Fashion At Stanford , Palo Alto, CA
? Organized a Q&A with renowned fashion designer Thom Browne for undergraduates Chinese Railroad Workers Project, Palo Alto, CA
? Analyzed the role of economic networks in the integration of railroad workers in American Society, focusing on textile markets
? DocumentedthepresenceofChinese-ownedtextileproductionin19t h centuryAmerica American Studies Department, Palo Alto, CA
? Peer Advisor for department, assisting undergraduates in their coursework The Bridge Peer Counseling Center, Palo Alto, CA
? Organized and instructed seminars focused on developing communication skills for freshmen students
? Phone counselor for students in emotional crises Title IX Office, Palo Alto, CA
? Chairperson for the Violence Intervention and Prevention program
? Coordinated events to bring awareness to issues surrounding sexual assault on campus
Skills
Statistics and Coding
? Utilized Excel and VBA to forecast agricultural commodity prices over a five year period
? Used Python and the Natural Language Toolkit to analyze 19th century news articles
? Proficient in using Stata to run multivariate analyses
Teaching
? Guest lecturer on the evolution of the Levis 501 in a fashion history class at Stanford Italian
? Proficient in written and oral Italian