Kanika Mannan

Society for Nutrition, Education, and Health Action (SNEHA)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jan 2013 to May 2013
Research Assistant
GXS, Inc
Gaithersburg, MD
Sep 2008 to Aug 2011
Finance Associate
Lawrence Public School

Apr 2009 to Apr 2009
Volunteer Guest Teacher
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism & Responses to Terrorism
College Park, MD
Oct 2007 to May 2008
Educational Programming Assistant

Wageningen University and Research Centre
Wageningen
2013
Master of Science in International Development
University Of Maryland
College Park, MD
2008
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to connect with persons of different cultural backgrounds Strong data analysis and writing skills, including the capacity to succinctly summarize findings and recommendations for upper management decision-making Independent researcher, with experience working in low-resource settings; specifically among slum dwellers and displaced persons Well-versed in field research techniques, including observational methods, interviews, and focus group studies Strong qualitative research skills, including extensive experience using online databases such as JSTOR, Lexis Nexis, and Scopus Project management skills in academic, research, and corporate environments Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based communications (e.g. social media and blogging)