Michael H. Powell
RAND Corporation – Santa Monica, CA
Email: mpowell@rand.org
Phone: (310) 393-0411 ext. 6205
Santa Monica, CA
Cohort 2013
Pardee RAND Graduate School
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PhD Candidate in Policy Analysis
United States Air Force Academy
Distinguished Graduate
- Bachelor of Science (Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.00)
o Major: Economics -- Major GPA: 4.00/4:00
o Minors: German, Russian
Colorado Springs, CO
May 2013
Air Force
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Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Member of the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP), to remain proficient in German
U.S. Citizenship
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Secret Clearance
Skills
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Language Proficiency
o German: Proficient
o Russian: Basic Knowledge
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Computer Skills
o MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
o Econometric Analysis: Gretl
Work Experience & Achievements:
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Advanced German Language Course as a member of the LEAP (July 2013)
o Attended 4-week long German language course in Berlin, Germany
o Studied with students from different European nations in the most-advanced course available
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Economic Analysis of Russia (Spring 2013)
o Researched and reported Russia’s current economic situation and its potential economic future
o Conducted interviews with Russian businessmen and with members of the American embassy in
Ukraine
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Asia Institute for Political Economy (July 2012)
o Participated in summer research program sponsored by Georgetown University
o Studied economic and political theory at the University of Hong Kong
o Worked with students from over 12 different Southeast Asian countries
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Semester Abroad at the University for the German Federal Armed Forces (Fall 2011)
o Attended classes at Helmut-Schmidt-Universität in Hamburg, Germany
o Participated in discussions and other activities with German officers and cadets
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Intensive German Language Course (September 2011)
o Attended Tandem Language School in Hamburg, Germany
o Studied with students from all around the world, including France, Iran, and Columbia
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Internship at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (August 2011)
o Located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
o Worked with a Swiss colonel on analyzing the changes in military policy of neutral European
countries from 2004-2011
o Assisted in running the Senior Executive Seminar for Cyber Security, involving top executives and
officials from all around the world
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Russian Language Immersion (June 2011)
o Attended Russian classes at Petrozavodsk State University in Petrozavodsk, Russia
o Lived with a Russian family for three weeks
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Study Abroad in Germany (2008-2009)
o Attended a German Gymnasium, a college preparatory school, near Magdeburg, Germany
o Lived with a German family for an academic year
Leadership Positions – U.S. Air Force Academy:
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Squadron Commander (Spring 2013)
o Supervised more than 100 cadets for the entire Spring semester
o Responsible for all squadron activities, including academic, athletic, and military events
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Squadron Academic Officer (Fall 2012)
o Provided proper academic resources and environment for over 100 squadron members
o Founded squadron study room to ensure academic success as a unit
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Navigation and Evasion Instructor (Summer 2012)
o Taught more than 20 trainees the navigation and evasion skills for survival
o Tested their abilities in realistic scenarios
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Squadron Element Leader (Spring 2012)
o Led three sophomores and three freshmen through the academic semester
o Ensured underclassmen performed their duties to their fullest potential
o Cared for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being
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Squadron Safety and Medical Non-Commissioned Officer (Summer 2011)
o Responded to the health and safety of over 120 basic trainees
o Treated injuries in high-stress situations
Honors & Awards:
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Outstanding Cadet in Eastern-Language Minor (May 2013)
o Selected by Foreign Language Department as top Air Force Academy cadet in the EasternLanguage minors; proficiency and interest in German and Russian
o Award sponsored by The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
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Outstanding Cadre Award (Summer 2012)
o Voted “Most Outstanding Instructor” for the Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training program
o Chosen from a pool of more than 50 instructors
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Dean’s List – U.S. Air Force Academy (8 of 8 semesters): Academic Excellence
Athletic Director’s List – USAFA (8 of 8 semesters): Athletic Excellence
Commandant’s List – USAFA (Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013): Military Excellence
Superintendent’s List – USAFA (Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013): Academic, Military,
and Athletic Excellence
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Duke Pride Award (2008)
o Awarded to high school varsity athlete who practices leadership, sportsmanship, and team spirit
o Decided by teammates