Platte Institute for Economic Research
Industry: Think tank
DescriptionThe Platte Institute for Economic Research is a free market think tank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. According to the organization, it is "dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Nebraska by advancing sensible, well-researched solutions to state and local economic policy issues." Founder: Pete Ricketts Date founded: September 2007 Headquarters: Nebraska Head: Jim Vokal
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Platte Institute for Economic Research Employees
Baylor University August 2014 - Present
First Data Corporation October 2012 - July 2014
Platte Institute for Economic Research September 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science
Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit July 2014 - March 2015
University of Nebraska at Omaha August 2013 - May 2014
Platte Institute for Economic Research May 2012 - August 2012
Campaign for Adrian Smith August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Politics, Quantitative Research, Government Auditing, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Comparative Politics, Student Government, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Nursing Care, SPSS, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economics, Nursing Homes, Policy, PowerPoint, Leadership, Research, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Customer Service
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2013 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Political Science and Government
National Cheng Kung University 2013 — 2013
Mandarin
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government
McCook Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree
Southwest High School 2006 — 2009
High School
Bellevue University
Gardner Edgerton High School
TSYS August 2014 - Present
The Fresh Market June 2014 - July 2014
The Fresh Market November 2013 - May 2014
BirdDog Solutions October 2010 - March 2013
Granite City Food & Brewery October 2006 - February 2011
Platte Institute for Economic Research February 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Outlook, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Phone Skills, Social Networking, Facebook, Sales, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Training, Team Leadership
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Nebraska in Omaha 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and minor in Economics
Platte Institute for Economic Research February 2009 - December 2012
McCollister & Co. January 1973 - July 2006
McCollister & Co. 1973 - 2006
Skills
Leadership Development, Government, Non-profits, Public Policy, Research, Public Relations, Policy, Team Building, Community Development, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Program Management, Leadership, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Training, Business Development, Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Budgets, Workshop Facilitation, Grants, Organizational..., Non-profit..., Philanthropy, Board Development, Event Management, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Planned Giving, Coalitions, Economic Development, Politics
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1966 — 1971
Business Adm and Finance
John McCollister grew up and attended high school in Omaha
a degree, Business Administration
U.S. Senate January 2009 - Present
Madonna Rehab Hospital 2001 - 2011
AUSA 1981 - 2011
Platte Institute for Economic Research November 2007 - December 2008
State of Nebraska December 2000 - November 2007
AGAUS 2000 - 2007
US Department of Defense 2000 - 2007
US Army 2000 - 2007
US Army 2000 - 2007
US Military 1969 - 2007
Skills
Government, Homeland Security, Policy, Military, Defense, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Command, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Mentoring, Emergency Management, DoD, Military Operations, Logistics, Physical Security, Army, National Security, Air Force, Force Protection, Security Clearance, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Top Secret, Intelligence Analysis, Military Experience, Organizational..., Afghanistan, International Relations, Tactics, Operational Planning, Government Contracting, Counterterrorism, Crisis Management, Intelligence, Military Training, Weapons, Exercises, CBRN, Contingency Planning, Navy, Disaster Response, Interagency Coordination, Military Logistics, Readiness, Federal Government, Military Liaison, Special Operations, Counterinsurgency, Information Assurance
Education
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology 1975 — 1976
Master of Science (MS), Logistics Management
US Air Force Academy 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Christ House December 2014 - Present
CEB October 2014 - November 2014
Just Vision February 2014 - May 2014
Sojourners October 2013 - February 2014
Sojourners September 2012 - September 2013
Hogar de Esperanza March 2012 - July 2012
Food Bank for the Heartland June 2010 - February 2012
Office of Latino/Latin American Studies at UNO 2009 - 2010
Platte Institute for Economic Research May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Research, Advertising, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Copywriting, Fundraising, Social Services, Grants, Community Development, Leadership, Grant Writing, Database Administration
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Sociology, emphasis in Public Administration
Wayne State College 2006 — 2008
Western Reserve Partners LLC January 2015 - Present
EY-Financial Services October 2013 - January 2015
Bridges Investment Management December 2012 - January 2013
Platte Institute for Economic Research 2012 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Accounting, Financial Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Business Strategy, Finance, Team Leadership, Economics, US GAAP, Time Management, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Policy, Market Research, Sales, Access, Editing, Research, CPA, Budgets, Tax
Education
John Carroll University 2009 — 2013
BSBA, Accountancy & Philosophy
Creighton Preparatory School 2005 — 2009
Diploma
Nebraska Prep Volleyball / Nebraska Prep Recruiting August 2013 - Present
CLS Investments, LLC November 2011 - August 2013
Platte Institute for Economic Research December 2007 - March 2011
TD Ameritrade June 2007 - December 2007
Pacific Life July 2005 - June 2007
Thrivent Financial October 2004 - July 2005
Forest Lake Times and Fremont Tribune July 1993 - October 2004
Skills
Internal & External..., Media & Public Relations, Public Speaking &..., Event Planning &..., New Business Development, Development & Creation..., Public Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Media Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Research, Strategy, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Management, Direct Marketing, Blogging, Leadership, Nonprofits, Sales, Journalism
Education
Midland University 1990 — 1993
Journalism
Carroll Communications October 2011 - Present
National School Choice Week August 2011 - January 2012
Maverick PR May 2011 - December 2011
The Gateway newspaper (UNO) August 2009 - December 2011
Platte Institute for Economic Research June 2011 - October 2011
Arts For All Inc. September 2010 - September 2011
Integrity Staffing & Solutions January 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, InDesign, Photoshop, AP Style, Email Marketing, Web Content, Marketing, Content Management, Publications, Research, Storytelling, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Press Releases
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2006 — 2011
B.S. in Communication, Primary: Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising; Secondary: Education, English, Theatre, Cumulative 3.7 GPA
The Fraser Institute June 2014 - Present
The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice June 2008 - Present
Independent Women's Forum June 2006 - Present
Independent Institute January 2011 - Present
Platte Institute for Economic Research July 2009 - Present
American Center for School Choice September 2012 - December 2014
BASIS Educational Group March 2004 - June 2014
American Legislative Exchange Council September 2007 - August 2011
Pacific Research Institute January 2007 - August 2011
Rio Grande Foundation June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Program Management, Research, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Education Policy, Politics, Policy, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Government, Media Relations, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Political Science, News Writing, Report Writing, Teacher Evaluation, Elementary Education
Education
The University of Dallas
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Philosophy
The University of Dallas
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Philosophy
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics
Platte Institute for Economic Research March 2014 - Present
The Leadership Institute January 2010 - February 2014
Young Americans for Liberty August 2010 - December 2013
Bang Zoom! Entertainment April 2009 - June 2009
The Leadership Institute August 2008 - November 2008
North Carolina General Assembly April 2008 - July 2008
Serenade Films September 2007 - September 2007
WSNC 90.5FM January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Training, Sales, Writing, Marketing, Networking, Grassroots Organizing, Film, Press Releases, Fundraising, New Media, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Video Production, Media Relations, Video Editing, Editing, Television, Post Production, Feature Films, Photography, Video, Commercials, Documentaries, Community Organizing, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Social Media, Public Speaking, Grassroots, Event Planning
Education
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film
Point Park University 2002 — 2003
Duda Farm LLC February 1997 - Present
Misc. Campaigns 1992 - Present
State of Nebraska January 2011 - June 2012
Platte Institute for Economic Research October 2009 - November 2010
Congressman Lee Terry May 2007 - August 2007
O.J.'s Mexican Cafe May 2002 - May 2007
Lifestyle Drapery 2007 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Policy, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Government, Non-profits, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Public Relations
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science
Lone Star Investment Advisors, LLC July 2012 - Present
Cogent Partners July 2010 - June 2012
Natsource June 2009 - August 2009
Platte Institute for Economic Research June 2008 - August 2008
Arbor Day Foundation June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Investment Banking, Private Equity, Asset Managment, Leveraged Finance, Hedge Funds
Education
Harvard University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Lincoln Southeast High School 2002 — 2006