JAMES W. BINNEY

440 Pickett Drive Apt. B

Fort Wright, KY41011

Phone: (859) 344-6236

E-mail:

JAMES WILLIAM BINNEY Ph. D.

Education

Ph. D. The University of Kentucky.

International Relations Theory & Comparative Politics.

Lexington, Kentucky

Attended 1991-2003. Graduated: Summer 2003.

Dissertation Topic:“Foreign Aid, InstitutionBuilding, and Sustainability: A Case Study of The Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research .”

DukeUniversity/NorthCarolinaStateUniversity. International Relations. Joint Master’s Degree Program: Transferred to University of Kentucky. Attended fall & spring semesters 1990 academic year.

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science.

Wilmington, North Carolina. Graduated 1989.

The PennsylvaniaStateUniversity. Bachelor of Science, Hotel & Restaurant Management.

University Park, Pennsylvania. Graduated 1986.

Professional Experience

LecturerNorthern KentuckyUniversity,

8/2000 - PresentPolitical Science Department.

Highland Heights, Kentucky. Courses taught and duties:

  • Topics in American Politics
  • American Politics & Film
  • Race, Gender, & Class in American Politics
  • American Government
  • International Relations
  • International Political Economy
  • Special Topics in Economics
  • Academic Advising

Research FellowThe WoodrowWilsonInternationalCenter for Scholars;

5/2001 - 7/2001The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies.

Washington, D.C.

  • Researched documents and literature on development assistance at key agencies and the Library of Congress for Ph.D. Dissertation
  • Conducted interviews with key personnel at USAID and World Bank concerning development assistance, sustainability, and evaluation issues

Program DirectorKazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research

Executive MBA Programunder the President of Kazakhstan.

8/1998 - 5/1999 Almaty, Kazakhstan.

  • Developed and marketed first Executive MBA program in Central Asia
  • Developed all programmatic elements, brochure, and faculty exchanges
  • Actively solicited foreign multinationals to be involved in the program
Head of DevelopmentKazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research Public Relations underthe President of Kazakhstan
8/1998 - 5/1999Almaty, Kazakhstan.
  • Raised over $250,000 for 1998 Scholarship Fund (in a developing nation whose corporate climate is undergoing chronic donor fatigue)
  • Managed & developed all public relations and external affairs functions
  • Developed new programs for institutional sustainability
  • Managed media relations and other key external contacts
  • Designed and administrated exchange programs with both visiting faculty and our Kazakh students seeking to study abroad
  • Strengthened institutional identity and reputation of the institute

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Placement Director &Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research Faculty Member under the President of Kazakhstan.

1/1996 - 5/1998Almaty, Kazakhstan.

  • Developed and evaluated institution’s internship program
  • Placed MBA, MPA, and MA Economics graduates in positions with private firms, government agencies, NGO’s and assisted in exchange program enrollment.
  • Conducted lectures in the following subject areas: Management, International Finance, International Institutions, Research Methods, Multinational Corporations
  • Arranged successful “Job Fairs”

Adjunct InstructorGeorgetownCollege.

8/1995 - 12/1995Georgetown, Kentucky.Courses taught:

  • American Government
  • World Politics

InstructorKazakhAcademy of Management.

1/1995 - 5/1995Almaty, Kazakhstan. Courses taught:

  • International Political Economy
  • World Politics

InstructorAlmatyStateUniversity,

1/1995 - 5/1995Almaty Kazakhstan. Courses taught:

  • International Political Economy
  • American Government & Culture

InstructorThe University of Kentucky,

8/1994 - 12/1994Lexington, Kentucky. Course taught:

  • American Government

ManagerMagdalena’s “La Terrazza” Restaurant & Night Club,

3/1987 - 3/1988Chapel Hill, N.C.

  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies
  • Designed, developed and constructed Night Club as an addition to the restaurant.
  • Managed all food production, purchasing, and menu issues
  • Managed 30 employees

Internships and Volunteer Associations

08/2003 – PresentFaculty Advisor for College Republicans. Northern KentuckyUniversity, Highland Heights, Ky.

12/1997 - 5/1998The International Business Chamber of Kazakhstan.Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Executive Committee: Second Deputy Vice President

8/1986 - 1/1987United States Congressman Matt McHugh.IthacaNew York

Legislative AssistantCase Worker

1/1985-5/1985Pennsylvania State Representative Lynn Herman. State College, Pa.

Legislative Assistant & Case Worker

Publications and Paper Presentations

“Kentucky Tonight with Bill Goodman: Iraq”. Guest Panelist. KET Television program. Lexington, Kentucky. May 31, 2004.

“The Media and Foreign Policy” Presentation at The World Affairs Council of Greater Cincinnati- “Great Decisions 2004”. February 29th, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Student Compliance in an Authoritarian Regime: Issues in Foreign Aid Sustainability”. Presented at the Annual Southwest Social Science Conference in San Antonio, Texas. March 2003.

“Ethnic Conflict and the Sustainability of Foreign Aid Projects: A Case Study of InstitutionBuilding in Kazakhstan” Presented at the Annual Southwest Social Science Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana March 2002.

Skills

  • Fundraising acumen coupled with ability to create solid relationships with an organization’s stakeholders
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Ability to achieve results in difficult and challenging environments

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  • Solid analytical and research skills
  • Proficient knowledge of computer software applications (Windows, Power Point, Word, Excel, SPSS. Blackboard, Web design)
  • Student career and academic counseling

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