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Page 2 of 3 <br />Allan Polak <br />I 5 <br />*Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) - Washington, DC <br />Director of Communications <br />(May 2001 -- January 2004): Responsible for oversight and operation of communications <br />department. Administered Windows 2000 Server/Server 2003-based network, <br />maintained and secured domain controller, Exchange Server, workstations, database, <br />and website. Established remote access (VPN) capability for company and successfully <br />conducted Windows 2003 migration. Additionally served as organization's senior <br />technical advisor, providing recommendations regarding purchases of servers, desktops, <br />and other information technology related equipment. <br />*World Bank - Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China <br />Intern <br />(February - March, 2000): Participated in a cultural anthropological field study involving <br />the rural assessment of Inner Mongolian herdsmen. This was a World Bank Project <br />under the guidance of Naran Bilik, Ph.D. Anthropology. <br />*Israel Resource News Agency - Jerusalem, Israel <br />Intern <br />(January - June, 1999): Interned for Israel Resource Agency as an investigative <br />reporter. Involved in researching news items, interviewing sources, participating in news <br />briefings, reviewing professional literature and office management. Conducted in depth <br />investigation of Millennium cults. Results of investigation published on news agency's <br />website. Also served as editor of agency's newsletter. <br />Volunteer Experience: <br />Club Nova Thrift Shop - Carrboro, NC <br />Volunteer <br />(October 2004 - Present): <br />Test and certify computer systems and peripherals for sale. <br />Native-American Reservation - Southampton, NY <br />Volunteer <br />(September 1997 - December 1997): <br />Provided weekly reading lessons to mentally ill individual. <br />Education: <br />*Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) <br />*Certificate - MCSE Institute, March, 2003 - George Washington University Center for <br />Professional Development <br />??? <br />*BA - Cultural Anthropology, May, 2001 - Friends World Program, Long Island University, <br />Southampton, NY. <br />South Asian Center - Bangalore, India: Comprehensive study of Indian history, politics, <br />and culture.