Drew MacGregor Burns

101 Curl Drive, Apt. 1236

Columbus, OH43210

(651) 485-0821;

Education:

  • The OhioStateUniversity, Columbus, OH
  • M.A., June 2008: Advanced Chinese Language and Culture – Chinese Flagship Program
  • Specialization in Chinese Government and Politics
  • Awarded a National Flagship Language Initiative Fellowship through the Institute of International Education
  • GPA: 4.00
  • The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity, Washington, DC
  • B.A., May 2006: International Affairs – Concentration in Asia, Chinese Language and Literature, Minor in German Language and Literature
  • Special Honors, Elliott School of International Affairs; Thesis Topic: China and North Korea: Evolving Relations from the Korean War to the 21st Century
  • Selected to Dean’s List, All Semesters in Residence
  • Summa Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA: 3.85
  • MoundsViewSenior High School, Arden HillsMN
  • Graduated with Honors, May 2002
  • Academic Letter-winner and Honor Roll Member
  • Participated in Varsity Football and Basketball; Orchestra and National Honor Society Member
  • Awarded One-Month Study Trip to Germany through a nation-wide scholarship competition between Junior and Senior Year
  • “Behind the Barbed Wire” Essay Contest winner, writing on the American POW experience, 2000.

Work Experience:

  • CARMA International, Inc. Analyst
  • Washington, DC, USA
  • September 2005-May 2006
  • While at CARMA, (which stands for Computer Aided Research and Media Analysis), I conducted media analysis using the company’s unique computer-aided techniques. The media I analyzed came both from English-language and Chinese-language sources. I provided concise reports in English to my superiors regarding the results of my media analysis.
  • Kai Chen Film Company Actor
  • Dongcheng District,Beijing, China
  • Summer 2006
  • At Kai Chen I served as an actor while filming scenes for BeijingUniversity’s “University English Speaking and Listening” material. We acted out a variety of scenes and scenarios, in order to give students an accurate picture of American spoken English. I gave special attention to speaking clearly, in a manner the students could understand, and acted out the scenes in a lively manner to make the films we did as enjoyable as possible.
  • New Oriental and Modern English Schools Oral English Instructor
  • Zhongguancun District, Beijing, China
  • May-August 2005
  • As an English instructor in Beijing I designed my own lesson plans and engaged students ranging from middle school students to accomplished professionals, all of whom were at various levels of English proficiency. Through this experience I broadened my understanding of Chinese culture, as I became part of the Chinese workplace.
  • U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission ResearchAssociate
  • 444 North Capitol Street, NW
    Suite 602 · Washington, DC20001
  • Telephone: (202) 624-1407
  • September-December 2003; January-May 2005
  • At the U.S.-China Commission I monitored an array of China-related issues of importance to the commissioners. I prepared weekly media briefings for the commissioners, and prior to Congressional hearings I compiled briefing books for the Commissioners with relevant and current background information on the issues to be discussed at the hearing.

Languages:

  • English
  • Native English Speaker
  • Standard North-American Accent
  • Essay Contest Winner
  • Chinese
  • Completed an undergraduate major in Chinese Language and Literature, master’s degree in Chinese Language and Culture in progress.
  • 2006 “ChineseBridge” Speech Competition, Washington Region 3rd Place
  • 2006 Received a fellowship to study Chinese as a graduate student through the Institute of International Education’s “National Flagship Language Initiative”
  • Host of the 2007 Ohio State Chinese New Year Celebration
  • Began studying the Chinese art of “Xiangsheng” in January 2007
  • German
  • Completed an undergraduate minor in German Language and Literature.
  • Summer 2001 – awarded a study abroad scholarship through the American Association of Teachers of German
  • Korean
  • Began study in January 2007 at The Ohio State University.

Honors and Awards:

  • OSU Chinese Students and Scholars Society “Culture and Art Committee” Member, October 2006 – June 2007
  • George Washington Univ. Presidential Merit Scholarship Recipient 2002-2006
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Inductee, May 2006
  • “ChineseBridge” Washington Regional 3rd Place Award Recipient, May 2006
  • Phi Beta Alpha German National Honor Society Inductee, May 2006
  • President, 450-member George Washington University Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, February 2005 – February 2006
  • GeorgeWashingtonUniversity Nominee – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program, December 2005
  • “Best Actor”, BeijingInstitute Of Education Variety Show, November 2004
  • Phi Sigma Eta Honor Society Inductee, June 2003
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee, June 2003