CHRISTOPHER R. COUNIHAN, PH.D. 3 Forest Creek Lane Wilmington, DE (302)

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1 CHRISTOPHER R. COUNIHAN, PH.D. 3 Forest Creek Lane Wilmington, DE (302) CRCounihan@Comcast.net EDUCATION Ph.D. Political Science and International Relations 2009 University of Delaware Dissertation: Private Actors in Highly Skilled Migration M.A. Political Science and International Relations 2003 University of Delaware M.A. International Affairs 1993 Drew University; Madison, NJ B.A. International Relations 1991 St. Joseph s University; Philadelphia, PA Minors: Politics and Philosophy International Study: Regents College; London, UK TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Delaware; Newark, DE, Political Science & International Relations Department Introduction to International Relations 2 nd Summer Session, 2004 Introduction to International Relations Winter Session, 2005 Introduction to International Relations 2005 Summer College Program Introduction to International Relations Fall 2005 Introduction to International Relations Winter Session, 2006 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2006 Introduction to International Relations Fall 2006 Introduction to International Relations 2 nd Summer Session, 2006 Introduction to International Relations Winter Session, 2007 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2007 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2009 Comparative Politics Spring 2009 The American Political System 2 nd Summer Session, 2009 The American Political System Fall 2009 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2010 Introduction to International Relations Fall 2011

2 Contemporary Problems of World Politics: Sovereignty Fall 2011 The American Political System Spring 2012 Political Internship Program Facilitator Spring 2013 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2013 Practicum: Teaching Political Science Fall 2013 Politics of Developing Nations Spring 2014 Topics in World Politics: Sovereignty Fall 2014 American Foreign Policy Spring 2015 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2015 American Foreign Policy Spring 2016 Political Terrorism Fall 2016 American Foreign Policy Spring 2017 Politics of Developing Nations Fall 2017 Political Terrorism Spring 2018 Arab/Israeli Conflict Fall 2018 Nominated for the University of Delaware s 2006/7 Excellence in Teaching Award. University of Delaware; Wilmington, DE, Associates in Arts Program Arab-Israeli Politics Fall 2011 Introduction to International Relations Fall 2011 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2011 Introduction to Comparative Politics Fall 2012 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2013 Politics of Developing Nations Spring 2013 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2013 Introduction to Comparative Politics Fall 2013 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2014 Introduction to Comparative Politics Spring 2014 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2014 Introduction to Global Politics Fall 2014 Introduction to Comparative Politics Spring 2015 Introduction to American Politics Spring 2015 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2015 Introduction to International Relations Fall 2015 Introduction to Comparative Politics Spring 2016 Introduction to American Politics Spring 2016 Introduction to American Politics Fall 2016 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2017 Introduction to Comparative Politics Fall 2017 Introduction to Global Politics Spring 2018 University of Delaware; Newark, DE, Honors Program Introduction to International Relations Fall 2009 Political Terrorism Spring 2010 Introduction to International Relations Spring 2011

3 University of Delaware; Newark, DE Graduate Teaching Assistant Political Philosophy American Political Thought Political Writing Politics and Literature (Extensive student interaction) Methodology -- Data Analysis for Political Science (Three sessions two concurrently and one with weekly lecturing/computer lab responsibilities) Politics and Society Introduction to the Law Foreign Policy American Foreign Policy Nominated for the 2004 & 2005 University Graduate Fellowship 2003 Delaware Governor s School of Excellence, Program Facilitator Organized and managed discussion sessions 2004 New Teaching Assistant Conference, Session Facilitator Managing the Class What do I do when...? Solving Grading Issues and Proctoring Exams 2005 New Teaching Assistant Conference, Session Facilitator Managing the Class What do I do when...? Solving Grading Issues and Proctoring Exams 2006 New Teaching Assistant Conference, Session Facilitator Interactive Lecturing: Tips Beyond the Basics Rowan University; Glassboro, NJ Introduction to American Politics Spring 2014 Contemporary World Problems: Sovereignty Spring 2014 St. Joseph s University; Philadelphia, PA Introduction to International Politics Fall 2005 Model European Union Fall 2008 Advanced Issues in European Integration Fall 2008 Introduction to International Politics Fall 2008 Introduction to International Politics Fall 2009 St. Joseph s University s University College; Philadelphia, PA Politics of Latin America Fall 2005 Introduction to International Politics Fall 2006 U.S. Foreign Policy Spring 2007 St. Joseph s University; Philadelphia, PA Visiting Associate Professor Introduction to Comparative Politics Fall 2007

4 Global Security Fall 2007 Model European Union Fall 2007 Advanced Issues in European Integration Fall 2007 Introduction to International Politics Spring 2008 Theories of International Relations Spring 2008 Latin American Politics Spring 2008 Immaculata University; Immaculata, PA Introduction to International Relations Fall 2008 Comparative Politics Spring 2009 West Chester University; West Chester, PA American Foreign Policy Fall 2010 Model European Union Fall 2010 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE President, China Marine, LLP 2016 Present Transformative construction techniques to dramatically drive down the cost of building through Chinese-manufactured modular units. Developed housing and dining proposals for international students & scholars Focus on creating affordable housing to replaced abandoned properties in our urban cores President/Founder, Financial Realizer, LLP 2013 Present Inventor & U.S. Patent Owner (#9,747,652) of DataFall, a computerized process to visually present large, chronologically ordered data sets as frequency distribution histograms and to measure them against normally distributed data sets Oversaw the Beta Version development of the BullMarketFinder.com website Raising capital from Angel Investors & Early Stage Venture Capital firms Senior Policy Advisor, Bryon Short for Congress 2016 Wrote the domestic and foreign policy positions for the campaign Created & organized campaign fundraising database Crafted public message and campaign marketing material Candidate, Delaware State Senate, 5th District 2012 Earned over 10,000 votes against a 14-year incumbent Managed political operations and fundraising efforts Produced content for campaign website,

5 Candidate, Delaware State Senate, 5th District 2010 Earned over 45% of the vote as a first time candidate Lead a team of volunteers and directed all political activities Allianz Worldwide Care, Ltd North American Sales and Operations Manager Responsible for the launch of group insurance products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico aimed at the internationally mobile worker market Coordinated with internal and external vendors, clients and providers in the development of an expatriate employee benefit product Responsible for facilities and personnel decisions necessary to implement a new product line in three countries. Member of the Senior Executive staff coordinating with other Allianz Worldwide Care operations around the globe CIGNA International Senior Underwriter RESET Project, Solution Facilitator Managed a $50 million portfolio of group life, health and disability benefits for employees on long-term foreign assignment Software systems liaison for underwriting engine Re-engineered entire product process from point of sale through group plan implementation, renewal and plan termination. American International Group Product Manager, Underwriter, Management Trainee Responsible for a $30 million portfolio of group life, medical, dental, vision and disability benefits for employees on long-term foreign assignment Wrote, published and distributed the Group Management Division employee newsletter. U.S. Congressman Thomas M. Foglietta Special Assistant, Grant Coordinator Primary contact for constituent communications and problem resolution Liaison with the Community Action Network, responsible for Employment projects in the South Philadelphia region Trained in guiding constituents and area organizations through the government grant application process CURRENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE World Affairs Council of Wilmington Director of Education and Member of the Board of Directors Chair of the Corporate Fundraising Committee 2010 Present

6 Produce content for website Academic WorldQuest, Wilmington 2011 Present Chairperson and Master of Ceremonies Manages the World Affairs Council of Wilmington s primary educational outreach program, an academic competition for teams of local high school students focused on global issues Leads the team recruitment and publicity efforts that have doubled the number of schools involved in the program Writes questions and serves as MC on the day of the competition Wilmington Drama League, Chrysalis Youth Division Member of the Board of Directors Claymont Community Center, Food Closet Food donation driver Democratic Party 6 th Representative District Secretary and Committeeperson Delaware Human Trafficking Coordinating Council Researcher and Strategic Planning Subcommittee member Present 2008 Present Present 2014 Present Delaware Model United Nations Conference 2011 & 2012 Keynote Speaker CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Uti Possedetis: The Biography of an Idea. Presented at the Northeastern Political Science Association and International Studies Association Northeast Joint Conference; Philadelphia, PA: November 2003 (Nominated for the Hartmann Award for the best graduate student paper). Cosmopolitan Culture: Liberal Dream, Critical Nightmare, Corporate Reality. Presented at the Northeastern Political Science Association and International Studies Association Northeast Joint Conference; Boston, MA: November 2004 Highly Skilled Migration: Forging a New Theoretical Perspective. A commissioned paper co-authored with Dr. Mark Miller, presented by Phillip Martin at the Conference on Competing for Global Talent organized by the Wee Kim Wee Center, Singapore Management University: January 2005.

7 Highly Skilled Migration: Flows Above and Beyond the State. Presented at the Northeastern Political Science Association and International Studies Association Northeast Joint Conference; Philadelphia, PA: November 2005 PUBLICATIONS Anonymous Referee for articles submitted for publication in the scholarly journal International Migration Review and Comparative Technology Transfer and Society (details available upon request). Old Claymont High can anchor a regional renaissance. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; May 12, Government surpluses should be returned to the people. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; January 7, Beware those tax cutters who contend that revenues will rise. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; November 3, Chris Tigani is another cog in the Delaware machine. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; August 27, House Bill 55 would rob Delawareans of presidential vote. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; June 18, A redistricting proposal that would make the Founding Fathers proud. Christopher Counihan in The News Journal; Wilmington, DE; April 4, Evolving Strategies and Motivations of Private Actors in Highly Skilled Migration. Counihan, Christopher in Comparative Technology Transfer and Society, April 2009: pp Highly Skilled Migration: Forging a New Theoretical Perspective. Co-authored with Dr. Mark Miller, published by the International Labour Organization; Geneva, Switzerland. "Competing for global talent in an Age of Turbulence, Counihan, Christopher R. and Miller, Mark J. in Competing for Global Talent, Christiane Kuptsch and Pang Eng Fong (eds.), pp American Immigration Policy Since 9/11: The Impact on Muslim Migrants. Counihan, Christopher in Muslim Public Affairs Journal, January 2007: pp American Immigration Policy Since 9/11: The Impact on Muslim Migrants. Counihan, Christopher (ISPU Fellow) for the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding s Policy Brief, February 2007, issue #19.