Tyler Snell

EDUCATION

370 Brandon Way Menlo Park, CA. 94025 CELL (650) 868-9733 E-MAIL TylerJSnell@gmail.com

Georgetown University and Universidad Nacional de San Martn Master of Arts Candidate (dual program) Development Management and Public Policy Buenos Aires, Argentina GPA: 3.89 Thesis Topic: Online Privacy, Identity, and Expression in Argentina and Brazil2011-Present

Wesleyan University Bachelor of Arts Spanish and International Relations Middletown, CT GPA: 3.42 2005-2009

POLICY AND ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE

Global Advocacy Intern and RightsCon Liveblogoczar, Access WWW.ACCESSNOW.ORGWWW.RIGHTSCON.ORG
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 2014 - ONGOING

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Coordinated the live-blogging of 8 bloggers and more than 120 panel discussions at RightsCon2014 Silicon Valley Liveblogged sixteen sessions on topics such as Global Internet Governance, Data Privacy, and Localization Wrote daily recaps of the most salient points discussed at the conference that were published on Access website Currently aid in the editing and reorganizing of the Access website; organized blogs into ten manageable categories such as Internet Governance, Regulation, and Expression Manage Access Twitter account @EncryptThings to increase awareness of the Encrypt All the Things data security campaign that was featured in the Washington Post

Summer Associate, Sphere Consulting LLC WWW.SPHERECONSULTING.COM

WASHINGTON DC JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2013

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Monitored and synthesized media clips to write weekly memo on internet and telecommunications business and policy updates; prepared Keynote presentations on Edward Snowden/PRISM revelations; covered events on Verizon vs. FCC net neutrality case Prepared background materials, developed messaging strategy and created visually appealing Keynote presentations for pitch meetings with potential foreign embassy and multinational corporation clients Wrote framework for editorial pieces and op-eds to be placed in media sources throughout the globe on issues such as Bitcoin and the Azerbaijans competing pipeline projects Compiled and managed database of foreign embassy and development organization contacts

Intern, The Honorable Robert E. Andrews, United States House of Representatives

WASHINGTON DC JAN MARCH 2012

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Wrote recommendation and prepared brief for Congressman convincing him to take a public stance against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) Researched and briefed Congressman on economic policy project examining bank lending in the United States Wrote and edited Congressional Record (CR) statements read by Congressman on the House Floor Drafted and edited Weekly Update on various topics sent out to 130,000 constituents Drafted and edited letters in response to constituent concerns regarding legislative issues such as unemployment benefits, post office reform, and capital gains tax changes

Independent Researcher, A Learning Project

PALO ALTO, CA/REMOTE DEC 2010 DEC 2011

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Performed internet research for a software startup on competitors language learning websites including traffic data, audience statistics, and unique attributes; compiled in database Developed growth opportunities by pursuing content partner relationships for proprietary language learning tool, investigated content licensing rules and regulations

INTERNATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Translator, Childhood Without Violence Conference with: Save the Children, National Childrens Alliance, Paz y Esperanza
LIMA AND HUNUCO, PERU JULY 2012

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Translated sidebar conversations and PowerPoint presentations at international conference against childhood sexual abuse with the Executive Director of the National Childrens Alliance (U.S.A.), the National Director of Save the Children (Peru), and conference attendees that included psychologists, police investigators, doctors, lawyers, social workers, etc. Translated round-table discussions with the Peruvian Minister of Interior, director of NCA, forensic nurses, and psychologists Performed simultaneous translations in Hunuco, Peru of several presentations for over 100 attendees for psychologists, lawyers, judges, and leaders of the Province of Hunuco

Communications Intern, Argentine Network for International Cooperation (R.A.C.I.) WWW.RACI.ORG.AR

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA MAY-AUG 2011

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Wrote and translated blog posts and website articles on developments in international relations Translated internal documents and relevant English documents into Spanish and vice versa Wrote letters of introduction and presentations that were published in news sources around the world

Contributing Writer, Viva Travel Guides WWW.VIVATRAVELGUIDES.COM

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY JAN APR 2011

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Researched and chose location assignments for guidebook and website; wrote Search Engine Optimized (SEO) reviews of restaurants, hotels, and activities Wrote overviews of towns and neighborhoods including featured items of historical and cultural interest

PROJECT COORDINATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Program Coordinator and Hiring Manager, ACI Event Group WWW.ACIEVENTGROUP.COM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA JAN DEC 2010

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Managed database of attendees, services, and logistics at high-profile corporate events and conferences with over 400 attendees; wrote copy and edited content for event websites Researched and coordinated logistics for event agendas, locations, activities, entertainment; wrote and organized invoices for all event-related expenses Wrote and placed employment advertisements, vetted candidates, scheduled and conducted interviews

Junior League Coordinator and Tennis Coach, Alpine Hills Tennis and Swim Club WWW.ALPINEHILLS.US
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA SUMMERS 2005-2009

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Managed schedules, coordinated matches, practices and logistics for nine teams and over 150 junior tennis players Acted as Tournament Director for tournament with over 450 junior players; planned courts, schedules, referees, refreshments, parental help, etc. Supervised two employees and trained them in logistics, budgeting, transportation, coaching and housing for matches and playoff trips Integrated members of EPATT, a non-profit tennis and mentoring program, into Alpine team events and helped tutor after practices