Philip LaMaster

lamasterwriting@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/philiplamaster

Bachelor of Science, Economics

W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Expected Graduation Date:
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Expected Graduation Date:

May 2015
May 2015

Professional Experience
Ronald Reagan Fellow: Economic Policy, Goldwater Institute, Phoenix, AZ

January 2014 - June 2014

- Researched economic issues and prepared reports for senior staff and for publication. Completed projects in tax
and fiscal policy, entrepreneurship, corporate welfare, immigration, as well as others.
- Developed analytical tools, models and forms to be used by senior staff for policy recommendations, increasing
productivity by over 20%.

Economic Columnist and Business Consultant, EnewsAZ, Prescott, AZ

January 2013 - Present
- Wrote columns explaining complex economic and public policy issues for lay readers.
- Consulted on business best practices for statewide news publisher.

Lead Coach, VIP Suite Student Success Center Arizona State University

July 2013 - Present

- Led team of 10 coworkers and helped to develop new program to serve approximately 1000 students.
- Personally managed a portfolio of over 200 students, mentoring them to personal and academic success.
- Created and implemented curriculum for freshman and sophomore students
- Collaborated in award-winning and highest performing team in the First Year Success Center (2013/2014)

Intern, Haydens Ferry Review, Tempe, AZ

- Wrote and edited blog posts, tweets and other marketing material.

August 2014 - Present

- Researched and prepared a full business report for leading arts and literature journal, employing SWOT analysis
with my recommendations expected to fully fund journal.

Intern, Cynthia Wallace & Associates - Accounting Services, Prescott, AZ

May 2012 - June 2012

- Communicated with customers in order to answer questions and set appointments

- Adjusted accounts to insure proper refunds to clients, with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed over 200 accounts to insure accuracy

Volunteer/Leadership Experience
Community Service Committee Chair, Ascend Pan Asian Leaders ASU

October 2011 - May 2013

- Coordinated multiple community service events of over 30 students each to serve our community; including
cleaning a park, and setting up for a citywide fundraiser
- Draft and present proposals for events to Ascend ASUs e-board.
- Communicate with members of committee and facilitate committee meetings.
Teacher, English Language Institute Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,
June 2012 - July 2013
- Traveled as a volunteer to Mongolia twice to teach English to children
- Taught and mentored 21, twice, children (age 11-17) the basics of English grammar and pronunciation

Honors and Recognitions:

- Outstanding Team Award and Collaboration and Compassion Award, First Year Success Center
- Awarded Arizona High Regents Scholarship, Provosts Award and Crimminger Fund Scholarship
- Nominated for Pushcart Prize, Winner of 2014 Annual Literary Juice Poetry Award and published in Lux
Creative Review, Agave Magazine and Marooned Review

Skills:
- Conversational in Chinese
- Proficient in Stata, Peoplesoft, and Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in Excel and Access.
* References and Portfolio happily made available upon request