Education
Washington & Lee University
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics, Major in Sociology, Minor in Mathematics
Graduated Dec 2024
Relevant Courses: Linear Algebra, Probability, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Foundations of Programming II
GPA: 3.80 (overall), 3.91 (Economics), 3.84 (Sociology); President’s List (2022-23, 2023-24)
Recipient of John M. Gunn Scholarship for outstanding achievement, leadership, and character
Relevant Experience
Federal Reserve Board
Research Assistant, Jan 2025 - present
Department of Economics, Washington & Lee University
Microeconomics Teaching Assistant, Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
- Held office hours to assist 35 students with course concepts for Intermediate Microeconomics using Varian’s textbook
Department of Economics, Washington & Lee University (Michael Anderson, PhD)
Research Assistant, Jun 2023 - Dec 2024
- Awarded University grant funding to conduct summer research; funding extended through academic year
- Created a repository of over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles to inform and inspire current and future work
- Used Stata to wrangle, clean, and merge datasets with over 100 variables and as many as 1.2 million observations
- Used a PPML gravity model to estimate the connection between interpersonal violence and international trade
- Presented findings to W&L’s Summer Research Scholars Session in Oct 2023; attending MWIEG conference in Oct 2024
Department of Economics, Washington & Lee University
Econometrics Teaching Assistant, Sep 2022 - Dec 2024
- Assisted 30 students per semester with economics research, data wrangling, and course concepts
- Developed 1 new assignment and 1 new Stata lab, and revised 2 existing assignments based on student feedback
- Led 8 lab sessions per term, providing both group instruction and personal guidance
- Hired and trained three additional TAs to continue to support the program after my graduation
Extracurricular Activities
White Book Review Committee, Washington & Lee University
Committee Member, Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
- Invited and appointed by Executive Committee (student government) to this 9-member committee
- Survey and observe W&L community’s perception of the Honor System to inform policy suggestions
Mock Convention, Washington & Lee University
Assistant Pennsylvania State Chair, Sep 2023 - Feb 2024
- Collect insights from Pennsylvania politicians and experts to assist in researching state political climate
- Work toward predicting the outcome of the 2024 Republican primary and organizing the 2024 Mock Con
- Mock Con is the nation’s most accurate mock nominating convention with a 74% accuracy rate since 1908
Additional Work Experience
Copy Services, Washington & Lee University
Senior Administrative Coordinator, Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
- Design signage and systems to streamline printer repair currently in use at over 50 locations on campus
- Process invoices and run reports for completed jobs totaling over $2,000 per day
Skills & Interests
Data Analysis
Stata (advanced)
R (intermediate)
Python (beginner)
MySQL (beginner)
Programming
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Java, Python; built samuelhaines.com, demo.myleos.org
Microsoft Office
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Bilingual
English · Native
Spanish · Proficient
Interests
Hiking, road cycling, kayaking, folk music, transportation and public transit
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