DAVE PATTERSON

(805) 681-0632, dap@econ.ucsb.edu
50 S. Patterson Ave. #105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111


EDUCATION:

MA. in Economics, focus on Finance and Econometrics G.P.A. 3.52
University of California, Santa Barbara
(June 1995)

B.A. in Economics, focus on Micro Economics G.P.A. 3.25
B.A. in Political Science, focus on Comparative Politics and Political Theory
University of California, Santa Cruz (June 1993)

SKILLS:

FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC:

  • M.A. focus on finance, two graduate courses and oral exam
  • Critical analysis and thinking skills
  • Quantitative investigating methods
  • Ability to evaluate solutions to economic problems

    STATISTICAL:

  • M.A. focus on econometrics, two graduate courses and oral exam
  • two courses using SAS-IML, independent research project
  • Knowledge, techniques and application of basic research

    MANAGEMENT:

  • As Intern. Poli Econ T.A. helped plan exams, evaluated paper and test performance, coordinated meetings with the Prof, supervised exams
  • Organized intramural fencing meets, Judged and recorded performance, Delegated authority to other judges, budgeted for and purchased food, collected fees
  • Developed Time management skills balancing two majors then graduate school with fencing team activities

    COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Extensive experience with SAS-IML, the Internet, UNIX,
    Excel, Microsoft Word, Kermit, White Knight, Zterm
  • Well Practiced in Word Perfect, Quatro Pro, RATS, Adobe
    Photoshop, Pascal

    JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Temp office worker for ADIA (summer 94)
  • Teaching Assistant (Paid )
    for upper division class in 'International Political Economy'
    at U.C. Santa Cruz, guided students writing and exam preparation,
    explained what the professor expected of them, proctored exams.
    (Fall quarter, 1993),
  • Teaching Assistant for U.C.S.C. Holistic health
    program (Winter 1993), Mentor for new U.C.S.C. students, advised
    their educational decisions and clarified the bureaucratic processes
    (1992-1993)
  • Intramural Fencing Tournament Manager for U.C. Santa Cruz
    (9/1992-April 1993),
  • Painter at U.C. Davis (Summer 1992),
  • Student Housekeeper at U.C. Davis (Summer 1991),
  • Cook/Deliver La Val's Pizza Albany (Summer 1990),
  • Busboy at the Royal Cafe (Summer 1990),
  • Counter Person/Security at Rasputin's Records (December1988-December 1989),
  • Busboy at Carlos Murphy's (June 1988-December 1988),
  • Counter person/cashier at Yogurt Affair (May1987-June 1988),
  • Cook/Floor Person at McDonalds (June 1985-May1987)

    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

  • Semester abroad in United Kingdom
  • Intramural Sabre Fencing Champion
  • Member U.C.S.B.'s inter-collegiate fencing club
  • Member U.C.S.C.'s inter-collegiate fencing team

    References available on request

    If you have an offer or leads please e-mail dap@econ.ucsb.edu

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