Darrick Ballou
Santa Barbara
Summary
Experienced collaborator with a strong foundation in econometric analysis and a passion for problem-solving. Solid understanding of statistical methods and proficiency R, well-equipped to contribute to the Data Analytics Boot Camp & Hackathon.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Keynote speaker
UCSB Russian Department
05.2024 - Current
- Gave talk titled “Born American and Raised in Turkmenistan” to students and faculty as part of the National Slavic Honor Society induction ceremony
Translator
Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Conference
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked as a Russian Language translator at Central Asian youth leadership conference, facilitating cross-cultural understanding during the event
Volunteer Video Editor
Project Alpha
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Edited videos used in fundraising campaigns that enabled Project Alpha to evacuate approximately 700 Afghans whose lives were threatened by the Taliban takeover
Innovation Department Intern
Al Qasimi Foundation
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed job skill learning modules tailored for inmates at RAK Correctional Facility, fostering targeted vocational development
- Recruited and selected musicians to perform at the RAK Fine Arts Festival, solidifying the festival Ras Al Khaimah’s signature visual and performing arts event.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Russian And East European Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California06.2025
Skills
- R programming
- Stata programming
- Economic Modeling
- Data Interpretation
- Time management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Keynote speaker
UCSB Russian Department
05.2024 - Current
Translator
Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Conference
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer Video Editor
Project Alpha
01.2022 - 02.2022
Innovation Department Intern
Al Qasimi Foundation
10.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Russian And East European Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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