Hugo Potter
Krang Lvea,4
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability, with proven interpersonal skills. Capable of working independently and rapidly acquiring new competencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Peace Corps Volunteer - English Education
PEACE CORPS
Kampong Chhnang
08.2024 - Current
- Taught English to 500-600 students annually across 10 primary school classes, promoting educational growth.
- Chaired Service Improvement Committee, facilitating communication between staff and volunteers.
- Led monthly committee meetings and semi-annual senior staff discussions on policy changes and volunteer training.
- Coached 5th and 6th-grade girls football team, conducting weekly practices and organizing monthly matches.
- Secured and implemented $8,000 grant to enhance access to educational equipment at primary school.
Research Manager - Corporate Technology
GERSON AND LEHRMAN GROUP, INC
New York
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed rigorous research and project workloads, including message testing, UX research, and market analysis.
- Communicated milestones to external client stakeholders for time-sensitive engagements.
- Generated over $400K in revenue through effective execution of multiple high-value projects.
- Contributed to 254% year-over-year revenue growth for team’s portfolio of accounts.
Client Solutions Associate - Corporate Technology
GERSON AND LEHRMAN GROUP, INC
New York
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed full-cycle recruiting, including lead sourcing, outreach, and pitching GLG’s business model.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to provide expertise to GLG’s corporate technology clients.
- Partnered with Client Solutions teams to address urgent client requests within tight deadlines.
- Managed project lifecycles effectively to meet client goals under pressure.
Business Operations Intern
SWISS RE
Armonk
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Documented business requirements to enhance third-party data handling, boosting digital platform efficiency.
- Conducted research to identify production issues in life insurance application processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Presented comprehensive plan to Swiss Re Executive Board, outlining COVID-safe workplace practices enhancing productivity.
Volunteer
TOP Soccer
New Canaan
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Volunteered with a community-based training program for young athletes with disabilities.
- Trained high schoolers with disabilities every Saturday to help progress their soccer skills and foster physical, mental, and emotional growth.
Quality Assurance Intern
SWISS RE
Armonk
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed data-driven underwriting system and digital platform to streamline life insurance acquisition.
- Executed test plans to identify and document software defects effectively.
- Participated in Agile product development using JIRA for project tracking.
Education
BA - International Development Studies Major, History Minor
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03.2021
UCEAP Study Abroad Program - London, England
King's College London
London, England12.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Client relations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Community outreach
Languages
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Khmer
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Peace Corps Volunteer - English Education
PEACE CORPS
08.2024 - Current
Research Manager - Corporate Technology
GERSON AND LEHRMAN GROUP, INC
05.2022 - 06.2024
Client Solutions Associate - Corporate Technology
GERSON AND LEHRMAN GROUP, INC
07.2021 - 04.2022
Business Operations Intern
SWISS RE
06.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Intern
SWISS RE
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
TOP Soccer
06.2018 - 09.2019
BA - International Development Studies Major, History Minor
University of California, Los Angeles
UCEAP Study Abroad Program - London, England
King's College London