Graeme Littler's Resume

OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES

Seeks position as team leader of website development projects. Offers strong organization skills and ability to motivate others to meet deadlines. Brings substantial knowledge of economics, financial markets, editing, writing, publishing, electronic publishing, and information technology acquired during 24 years of professional experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

	World Bank Group
	June 2000 - present 2121 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20433
	u Senior Information Officer, Financial and Private Sector Development (FPD) Vice Presidency Developed, launched and manages Doing Business, the largest World Bank Group website, along with approximately one dozen other websites. Supervises Private Sector Development Blog and other social media products. Represents the vice presidency on web governance issues and web editorial matters. Supervises the rebuilding of major websites using Sitecore, a new Content Management System. Oversees design and content improvements to various ePublish websites. Responsible for vetting new web projects, working with IT staff to determine development cost, etc. Responsible for website traffic analysis and efforts to optimize sites.
	Standard & Poor's, a Division of the McGraw-Hill Companies
	January 2000 to May 2001* 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
	u Head of Transition Team / Consultant -- Publications and Website Led effort to incorporate Emerging Markets Data Base (EMDB) website into Standard & Poor's Index Services website following the sale of EMDB. Trained S&P staff on site maintenance. Recommended and implemented the merger of the Monthly Review of Emerging Stock Markets and Frontier Stock Markets Review to reduce printing and distribution costs. Provided extensive training to S&P staff. Managed publication of the 438-page Emerging Stock Markets Factbook 2000. In 2001, served as consulting editor in the preparation and production of the Emerging Stock Markets Factbook 2001. * IFC staff were employed by and reported to S&P management during a transition period of January to June, 2000.
	International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
	October 1994 to June 2000 2121 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20433
	u Managing Editor, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook, Monthly Review of Emerging Stock Markets, and Frontier Stock Markets Review, and various product user guides u Webmaster, Emerging Markets Data Base (EMDB) website Responsible for the design, content, and editing of EMDB's printed products. Launched new monthly publications: Emerging Stock Markets Review (272 pages) and Frontier Stock Markets Review (80 pages). Slashed production cost and printing time from 10-12 working days to 24 hours. Overhauled production of Emerging Stock Markets Factbook, a best seller of the World Bank Group, while increasing the scope of coverage by 50% and bringing the book to print in record time. Write articles on emerging markets and assist analysts in placing articles in prominent publications. Work closely with World Bank printers and binders, graphic designers, and outside vendors to reduce cost and 1996. Launched and managed EMDB website. Developed interface for new product, the Emerging Market Bond Database.
	Buraff Publications
	January 1991 to September 1994 714 Church Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
	u Managing Editor, International Securities Regulation Report u Contributing Editor, Eurowatch Edited leading biweekly publication on international securities law. Developed and managed a network of 30-40 correspondents around the world, assigning and copyediting stories, and assisting in the design and implementation of marketing strategies and materials. Set compensation rates for correspondents and ensured payment was made promptly. Active in development and implementation of marketing strategy. Contributing editor to Eurowatch, a biweekly report on legislative and legal developments in the European Union. Researched, developed, and launched EC Competition Law Report, a biweekly report on mergers, joint ventures, distribution agreements, and other areas of antitrust law in the European Union.
	Financial Times
	July 1992 to October 1994 126 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 4UJ
	u Washington Editor, East European Energy Report, Biotechnology Business News, Pharmaceutical Business News, OTC Business News Contributed more than 100 articles to FT publications on freelance basis.
	American Banker · Bond Buyer
	April 1990 to December 1990 1325 G Street, Washington, DC 20045
	u Managing Editor, Central Bank Watch; Washington Editor, International Banking Regulator Launched weekly newsletter on Central Bank activities. Wrote, designed, and laid out publication and drafted marketing strategy. Regular contributor to London-based International Banking Regulator, covering major regulatory issues on Capitol Hill, Federal Reserve, and U.S. government agencies.
	Western Monetary Consultants
	January 1987 to April 1990 Fort Collins, Colorado, and National Press Building, Washington, DC
	u Chief Economist and Editor, The Western Monetary Report Prepared daily report on stock, bond, and commodity markets, as well as in-depth reports for sales staff and company president. Assigned, wrote, and edited articles for Western Monetary Report, a financial newsletter with a circulation of 6,100. Wrote speeches for company president.
	George Mason University, Department of Economics
	August 1985 to May 1986 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
	u Teaching Assistant Prepared lectures and taught courses in introductory economics.

EDUCATION

u Ph.D., economics, 1986. George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
u M.A., economics, 1985. George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
u B.A., economics, 1982. University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
u Series 7 securities license, 1986, U.S. National Association of Securities Dealers
u Canadian Securities Course, 1982, Canadian Securities Institute & the Investment Dealers Association

RESEARCH & CONSULTING

u Consultant to Standard & Poor's. 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041.
Advised researchers, editors, and layout professionals on the design and overall preparation of the Emerging Stock Markets Factbook 2001.
u Consultant to Bell Atlantic (1990-91). 1310 North Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201.
Research projects on U.S. telecommunications industry.
u Consultant to DRI/McGraw-Hill (1991). 24 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173.
Research project on international telecommunications industry.
u Consultant to SOEI International Patent Firm, 9F Ginza Wing Building, 14-5 Ginza 1-Chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104 Japan. (1993). Helped firm in preparing information package for U.S. clients.
u "Research Fellow" at The Center for the Study of Market Processes (1983 - 1988).
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.