William McLaughlin
Experience
Education
Researcher 04.2012
Webster University Missouri, USA Master of Arts, International Relations
12.2009
Kutztown University Pennsylvania, USA Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
05.2013 present
AEC Strategy Center (UTCC) • Bangkok, Thailand
willmclaughlin3@gmail.com +66 (088) 644-3355 www.williamcmclaughlin.com th.linkedin.com/in/willmclaughlin
Researcher
My current responsibilities include: • Conducting research on topics relating to the ASEAN Economic Community • Analyzing economic and statistical data • Writing and producing interactive reports for digital publication • Coordinating and facilitating seminars and workshops • Consulting with business professionals on ASEAN investment • Strengthening and expanding the Center’s business network • Developing training work books and manuals for SME development
Areas of specialization include the ASEAN Economic Community, the Greater Mekong Subregion, e-commerce, and electricity production and distribution in Southeast Asia. 07.2010 05.2013
Wall Street Institute • Bangkok, Thailand
Senior ESL Consultant
My main duty at WSE was to evaluate and assess a client’s English proficiency and provide personalized study recommendations. Other duties included: • Preparing and facilitating hour long interactive activities which encouraged spoken fluency • Planing and teaching training seminars which develop student’s personal and professional skills (career development, professionalism, multi-cultural interactions) • Instructing monthly activities preparing students for AEC and ASEAN Community • Teaching TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTs preparatory classes. 03.2010 07.2010
Saint John Mary International School • Saraburi, Thailand
Teacher
At SJMIS, I taught English to students in kindergarten, middle school, and high school for their summer preparatory classes. Classes included mathematics, biology, social studies, economics, and English. I monitored pre TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTs examinations. I organized various activities for the students including field trips, sports day, and end of semester graduation.
William McLaughlin Experience
Researcher 09.2009 12.2009
willmclaughlin3@gmail.com +66 (088) 644-3355 www.williamcmclaughlin.com th.linkedin.com/in/willmclaughlin
Independent Regulatory Review Commission • Harrisburg, USA
Regulatory Intern
During my internship, my responsibilities included: • Researching and writing various IRRC publications including monthly and annual reports and legislative summaries • Analyzing state legislation and regulations in preparation for monthly legislative reports for local newspapers • Working to promote the regulatory review process within the Outreach Division 09.2009 12.2009
Office of Speaker of the PA House of Representatives • Harrisburg, USA
Legislative Intern
In the Speaker’s office, my responsibilities included: • Aiding in drafting and presenting state related legislation • Composing constituent letters and press releases • Assisting the Speaker of the House in legislative research and analysis 07.2001 09.2008
Harrisburg West Inn & Conference Center • Harrisburg, USA
Hotel Supervisor (2001-2005) Hotel Manager (2005-2008)
Languages
My responsibilities at the Harrisburg West Inn were to insure the success and profitability of the hotel and conference center. My duties as Supervisor and Manager included: • Strengthening quality performance levels resulting in a 15% increase in profits from 2005 to 2008 • Developing and initiating strategic business relations with customers insuring an increase in long-term contracts • Managing day-to-day operations including scheduling, finance, and customer service • Overseeing, all hotel and conference center bookings • Producing marketing material for the hotel and Conference Center
English
Native speaker
Thai (4 years)
French (10 years)
Advanced in speaking, reading, and writing
Intermediate in speaking, reading, and writing
William McLaughlin Professional Skills
Researcher
willmclaughlin3@gmail.com +66 (088) 644-3355 www.williamcmclaughlin.com th.linkedin.com/in/willmclaughlin
Areas of Research & Expertise
• Greater Mekong Subregion regional power trading • Asian Development Bank’s GMS Energy Cooperation Program • AEC integration and development • ASEAN policy and data analysis • Thai political and economic analysis
Teaching & Lecturing
• Lecture and present research findings on ASEAN and AEC integration using self prepared professional presentation materials
• 6 years of experience in teaching French and English as well as social sciences including: Western and Asian government, global economics, finance, and world history at high school and university levels • 3 years of experience teaching in Thailand to Thai, Japanese, and Korean students of all ages • Designed and taught an advanced French writing and speaking course for Kutztown University • Currently developing a comparative ASEAN country curriculum designed to teach students about ASEAN and the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community
Graphic Design
• 3 years of experience in graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Interactive flash and .PDF documents for annual reports, event summaries, flyers, and registration forms for print and digital media
• Interactive e-books, magazines, iPad and iPhone applications • Website design and editing • professional presentation materials Academic Report and Publication Design
• Prepare layout and design of academic journals and reports for both print and online publication • Book cover design • Create original presentation materials for Powerpoint, Keynote, and web-based presenting • Convert traditional academic reports into more visually appealing publications for non-academic
Research Interests
audiences
Areas of Research & Specialization Thailand
--AEC integration and policy --SME development -- Electricity production and distribution --Thai political analysis --Thai foreign policy -- Border trade
Myanmar
--AEC integration and policy --Consumer markets -- Electricity production and distribution -- Border trade
Greater Mekong Subregion
--AEC integration of the GMS --GMS regional electricity production and power trading
--Asian Development Bank’s GMS Energy Cooperation Program
--GMS Environmental issues -- Regional governance and regional issues on trade and investment