DWIGHT DAVIS 246 W. 150th St. #2H, New York, NY 10039

Phone: 310-773-7329. Skype: dwightrdavis

E-mail: dwightrdavis@gmail.com

Profile/Objective: I am a sociologist and social demographer. I can identify problems and

generate solutions by connecting information, ideas, and people. Many organizations need the skills and practices that sociologists bring. My objective is to find an organization that

understands this and help it realize its potential for effecting positive socio-economic change.

Skills Summary Research and data analysis : Gather, synthesize, and analyze information from multiple sources and levels of complexity to identify problems and design solutions. Project Management: Design and implement complex multi-faceted data gathering projects with clear objectives and deliverable outcomes. Communication: Write clear descriptions and interpretations of social phenomena for multiple audiences. Present concise research results in various public settings. Teaching and evaluation: Create student-centered learning environments centered on listening not lecturing. Provide value-added and constructive assessments in research and classroom settings.

Relevant Experience Assistant Project Manager (UCLA 2014-2016). International data collection project in Cambodia. Helped develop and put in the field a new smartphone-based survey instrument. Also supported data collection and/or analysis projects in China (2004, 2013). Researcher (UCLA 2006-2016). Led or supported many research projects leading to multiple publications in leading journals. Collected, synthesized, and analyzed various types of quantitative and qualitative data. Worked both independently and collaboratively. Journal reviewer for leading journals. Teacher (UCLA 2007-2013). Taught sections of statistics, research methods, and subject-specific sociology courses. Worked collaboratively to create teaching plans. In charge of evaluation for 70+ students. Consistently received good reviews from both supervisors (professors) and students. Grant Writer (California Center for Population Research 2010-2011). Assisted in collecting data and writing the center’s core infrastructure grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Reporter (Ypsilanti Courier 1996-9, Ann Arbor News 1999-2000). Identified stories, collected information, and wrote articles on various beats. Michigan Press Association sports writing award (1997).

Other Work Experience: Experience teaching English in international settings including S. Korea (Kookmin University 1993) and China (independent, 2000-01). Mentored and tutored students in one-on-one (Inroads Tutoring, St. Paul MN, 1991) and small group settings (Ann Arbor Public Charter School volunteer, 1995-96). Experience in retail sales (Ritz Camera 1994, Dunham’s Sports 1998-99).

Education Ph.D. in Sociology (UCLA 2015). Dissertation title: “Continuity and Change in Mainland China’s Recent

Marriage History”.

M.A. in Sociology (UCLA 2008). Master’s thesis title: “Long-Term Mortality Consequences of the Death

of a Parent in Childhood in Liaoning, China, 1789-1909”.

M.S. in Environmental Policy (School of Natural Resources & Environment, Univ. of Michigan 2006).

M.A. in Asian Studies (Center for Chinese Studies, Univ. of Michigan 2006).

B.A. in History (Macalester College 1991).