Lindsey DeWitt Prat
Berlin,
Summary
Brave and inventive qualitative researcher. 10+ years in Asia conducting high-impact research on gender, culture, religion, and social change. Nimble, adaptive, and empathic detective of the human experience. Lover of mountains and music. Ready to learn, shine, and solve challenges in industry research roles (UX, ethnography, consulting).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Research Lead and Instructor
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
10.2018 - Current
- Identified, collected, and analyzed archival and ethnographic data, interpreted texts and visual culture, and synthesized results in monograph draft and 6 peer-reviewed publications
- Organized and moderated 2 international conferences, crafted 10+ presentations to communicate research insights to specialist and general audiences
- Onboarded new team members, redesigned program website, created content/implemented strategy that increased audience and engagement across Facebook and Twitter by 40% and 10%, respectively
Freelance Language Specialist
Self-Employed
Global
01.2016 - Current
- Successfully translated 50+ projects from Japanese to English, ranging from reports and B2B emails to entire websites, including 6 academic publications
- Proofread, edited and evaluated copy for 15+ projects, including 1 monograph and 10 peer-reviewed publications, providing concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve text
- Authored creative copy for websites, artists, and global B2C clients, providing fast turnaround and compelling,100% error-free content
Research Lead and Instructor
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Helped transform start-up international MA program with complete culture revamp resulting in 3 faculty hires and new government-certified PhD program
- Led full, end-to-end research process for individual and team projects, securing over $100,000 in grants in 12 months (a program record)
- Mentored and advised 50+ students from 10+ countries on research strategy/design and best practices, leading to prestigious PhD appointments and industry roles
- Designed and taught courses with unique slide decks, active learning and discussion, collaborative group work, and fieldwork
Education
PhD - Asian Languages & Cultures
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA USA 09.2008 - 12.2015
MA - International Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA USA 09.2004 - 06.2008
BA - Political Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO USA 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Research design
Project management
Ethnography
Interviews
Case studies
Storytelling
Discourse analysis
Workshop planning and facilitation
Oral, written, and visual communication
Stakeholder relations
Leadership and mentoring
Timeline
Research Lead and Instructor
Ghent University
10.2018 - Current
Freelance Language Specialist
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
Research Lead and Instructor
Kyushu University
04.2015 - 06.2019
PhD - Asian Languages & Cultures
UCLA
09.2008 - 12.2015
MA - International Studies
University of Washington
09.2004 - 06.2008
BA - Political Science
Colorado State University
08.2000 - 05.2004
Research Impact
- 50+ presentations
- 18 academic publications
- 25+ research awards/grants
- 10+ interviews with press
- 15+ citations of findings