Curriculum Vitae

Kouliga Koala : 896 A Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23504 | 507-304-2964 | kkoal001@odu.edu

EDUCATION
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, U.S.A                                                                    5/2019

  • PhD., Public Administration and Urban Policy

Minnesota State University, Mankato, U.S.A                                                                      5/2016

  • Master of Public Administration
    • Certificate in Urban Planning
    • Certificate of Public Management

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A                                                                        5/2012

  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and History
    • Minor: European Studies

The University of Mississippi, Oxford, U.S.A                                                         1/2010-7/2010

  • Intensive English Program Certificate

The University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso                                                                 12/2009

  • Associate Degree (Equivalent), Anglophone Studies

WORK, RESEARCH, AND TEACHING INTEREST

  • Public procurement, public-private partnerships
  • Governance
  • Budgeting and infrastructure development

WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Old Dominion University, U.S.A                               8/2016-Present

  • PAS 301: Ethics, Governance, and Accountability in Public Administration (Online)
  • PPCM 726: Introduction to public procurement (Assistant)
  • PPCM 718: Public Sector Contract administration (Assistant)
  • PADM 671: Public budget and financial management (Assistant)
  • PADM 723: Ethics in Public Administration (Assistant)

Administrative Intern, City of Saint Peter, Minnesota                                              10/2015-5/2016

  • Studied and compared entry-level salary in the public and private sector
  • Attended bid opening sessions and City Council and City Staff meetings
  • Surveyed on utility deposit of 18 Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency cities
  • Worked with department heads and reported weekly at Department Heads meetings
  • Conducted research on ageing to support the senior programming initiative of the City

Graduate Assistant, President’s Commission on Diversity and Department of Government, Mankato, U.S.A                                                                                                          8/2014-7/2016

  • Assisted the Chair and the Chair-elect in the planning and communication
  • Managed the Commission’s email and plan events and the website minutes publication
  • Reviewed candidates’ applications for the selection of two Graduate Assistants
  • Proctored exams and coordinated telepresence conferences for faculty members
  • Updated the website of the International Relations program and the curriculum

President: African Students’ Organization for Development and Progress, Mankato     2015- 2016

  • Recruited 10 guest speakers for weekly presentations, roundtable discussions, and panels
  • Organized a fundraising banquet: Raised $3,000 to support the electricity project in Togo
  • Represented the organization around campus and in the community
  • Coordinated volunteering for Habitat for Humanity: A Non-profit organization
  • Ensured the leadership strength and transition of the organization

Program Coordinator: Association for the Beneficiaries of Cultural Exchange Programs between the United States and Burkina Faso (ABPEC/US-BF)                                              9/2012- 9/2013

  • Coordinated five conferences on religious tolerance, leadership, and peace
  • Budgeted and managed ($6,000) for each conference
  • Made financial estimates, drafted financial reports, and paid volunteers’ salaries
  • Supervised alumni volunteers and updated job contracts and descriptions
  • Assisted U.S. embassy Public Diplomacy staff in Burkina Faso on various projects

PUBLICATIONS

Steinfeld, J., Carlee, R., and Koala, K. (2018). DBFOM Contracting and Public Stewardship in the Norfolk-Portsmouth Elizabeth River Tunnel Public-Private Partnership. Public Organization Review, 1-26

Steinfeld, J., Koala, K., and Carlee, R. (2018). Contracting for Public Stewardship in Public-Private Partnerships. International Journal of Procurement Management

Koala, K., & Steinfeld, J. (2018). Theory building in public procurement. Journal of Public Procurement, 18(4), 282-305.

Koala, K & Steinfeld, M. (2018). Infrastructure Development in Burkina Faso: The Story of a Capital Budgeting. In Srithongrung, A., Ermasova, N. B., & Yusuf, J. (2019). Capital Management and Budgeting in the Public Sector (pp. 1-300). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Koala & Steinfeld (2016). Book Review: Social Procurement and New Public Governance, by Jo Barraket, Robyn Keast, and Craig Furneaux (Eds.) (New York: Routledge, 2016. Journal of Public Procurement.

UPCOMING JOURNAL ARTICLES

Koala K., and Reed, E, J. (2018). Stereotypes about Public Service Quality in the United States: Does the Physical Appearance of a Bureaucrat Matter?

Koala, K.; Brown, S., and Carnegie, V. T. (2019). The Theory and Practice of Department of Motor Vehicle Service in the United States (Submitted).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Koala, K. (March 28, 2019). Uncovering Effective Practices for Improving Transportation Public-Private Partnerships in Member Countries of the World Bank Group. Eighth (8th) Graduate Research Achievement Day, Old Dominion University.

Koala, K., Steinfeld J., and Morris, J. (March 8-12, 2019). Multi-Sector Administration in Stewardship Contracting: The Case of the United States Forest Service. American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference; Washington, DC.

Koala, K. (November 2-4, 2018). When the United States of America Politicians Draw from the Politics-Administration Dichotomy to justify their Ambitions: Persistence of the Dichotomy as a Predictor of the Administration system. Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA).

Koala, K., and Steinfeld J., (April 7, 2018). Towards a Socially Responsible Procurement: Approaches and Challenges. Midwest Political Science Association Conference

Koala, K., and Reed, J. E (April 21, 2018). Stereotypes about Public Service Quality: Does the Physical Appearance of a Bureaucrat Matter? Virginia Social Science Association Conference.

Steinfeld, J., Koala, K., and Carlee, R. (June 2, 2017). Contracting for Public Stewardship in Public-Private Partnerships Paper presented at Midwest Public Affairs Conference (MPAC), Omaha, Nebraska.

Steinfeld, J., and Koala, K. (June 1, 2017). Social Procurement as a Mechanism for Achieving Equity across Communities Paper presented at Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC), Omaha, Nebraska.

Koala, K., (March 2012) Burkina Faso and the United States: The Study of an Evolving Relationship 1983- 2011. Upper New York History Conference, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York

UPCOMING CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Koala, K.; Brown, S., and Carnegie, V. T. (April 3-7, 2019). The Theory and Practice of Department of Motor Vehicle Service in the United States. American Society for Public Administration in Anaheim, California.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Face-to-face

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor Certificate, ODU,                                   8/23/2017
  • Preparing Future Faculty Certificate, Old Dominion University                  2016-2019
  • Certificate in Contract Administration Training, Old Dominion University  3/2017
  • Procurement P-Card Training, Old Dominion University
  • E-VA and E-Receiving Training, Old Dominion University               1/26/2017
  • Career exploration event: Graduate Degree Pathways: Entrepreneurial Careers outside Academia.  1/302018
  • PhDs that Work: Finding Success in an Uncertain Job Market. 9/19/2018

Webinars

  • Standing Panel on Public Service, National Academy for PA        9/29/2017
  • Africa Working Group, A Symposium on African Summits and Programs, National Academy for Public Administration                                                                  6/16/2017
  • Procuring for Success. National Institute of Governmental Purchasing  10/24/2017
  • The Future of Citizenship and Public Service, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, National Academy for Public Administration                                          10/4/2017

LANGUAGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficient in Microsoft windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (STATA, SPSS)
  • Fluent in French language (language of education)
  • Fluent in English language (Language of higher education)
  • Familiarity with content of United Nations and World Bank Group procurement manuals
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills

SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS

  • Jesse and Sue Hughes Urban Studies and Public Administration scholarship 2018-2019
  • Fulbright Scholarship, U.S.A                                                                      1/2010-5/2012
  • National Scholarship, Burkina Faso                                                                   2007-2009
  • Milton Ochsner Scholarship, Mankato, U.S.A                                                    2014-2015
  • Alpha Sigma Nu, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, U.S.A                                        5/2011
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Burkinabe Alumni Association                                        2013
  • Certificate of Appreciation, International Student Association                    2016

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP

  • Chair, Lightning Talk: Public Policy and Social Transformation, Midwest Political Science Association.                                                                                                  4/6/2018
  • Discussant, Poster Session: Regime Transition and Consolidation, Midwest Political Science Association.                                                                                               4/6/2018
  • Member, American Society for Public Administration
  • Member, the National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP)                         2016
  • Member, Virginia Association for Governmental Purchasing (VAGP)                2017