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summary of qualifications                                                                                                    

An international affairs masters candidate with four years of military operations work experience in the Middle East, specializing in the researching, writing, and editing of foreign policy and national security

Ø  Security Clearance: Secret – expired 2008

Ø  Languages: Arabic – novice, Spanish – intermediate

Education                                                                                                                                           

Master of Arts (M.A.)                                                                      Expected Graduation September 2011

Boston University                                                                            Boston, MA

§  Major: International Affairs

§  GPA: 3.78/4.00

 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)                                                                   Graduated May 2005

Boston University                                                                            Boston, MA

§  Major: International Relations

§  Minor: History

academic projects                                                                                                                         

Master’s Thesis                                                                               January 2011 – September 2011   

• Wrote a 75-page thesis using democratization theories to analyze the social, economic and political conditions in Iraq to determine possible vectors for Iraqi democracy.

U.S. Grand Strategy in the Persian Gulf                                       January 2011 – May 2011

• Wrote a 22-page analytical paper on the evolution of U.S. grand strategy in the Persian Gulf from the end of WWII to the present.

Pakistan Intelligence Analysis                                                       September 2010 – December 2010   

• Lead a 4 person group to create a 35-page intelligence estimate on Pakistan covering, political, economic, and social factors.
• Presented the completed product before former members of the intelligence community

WORk Experience                                                                                                                            

Assistant S-3 (Assistant to the Plans and Operations Officer)   July 2008 – September 2008

U.S. Army, Headquarters 1-15IN, 3BDE, 3ID                             Ft. Benning, GA

§  Supported the Plans and Operations Major (S-3) in establishing a training calendar for pre-deployment requirements and planning mission essential training events for the battalion’s Fire Support Teams consisting of 30 personnel to include time in simulators and field exercises. 

§  Produced detailed written plans of up to 10 pages, by: determining requirements, backwards planning, determining capabilities, writing a draft, and submitting to supervisor for review, for battalion events and training to include medical certifications, fire support training, and expert infantry badge qualifications.

§  Coordinated with other staff elements to ensure adequate supplies, training personnel, medical personnel, transportation, and facilities for these events was provided.

 

Fire Support Officer                                                                        June 2007 – July 2008

U.S. Army, D Co. 1-5IN, 3BDE, 3ID                                             Ft. Benning, GA (Iraq Deployment)

§  Supervised, trained, and managed the performance of a 16-member Headquarters platoon and assigned as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Company Operations Center.

§  Lead a 4-member Fire Support Team that involved planning daily tasks, coordinating training, and monitoring performance.

§  Controlled, tracked, and maintained over $13 million in assigned weapon systems, vehicles, communications equipment, computers, and other assigned equipment.

§  Managed the company intelligence cell, debriefed patrol leaders, and used collected intelligence to author standardized reports for the Battalion Intelligence Shop.

§  Assigned as Pay Agent for Commander’s Emergency Response Fund with responsibility for reviewing requests, approving, and drawing funds to support local development projects valued in excess of $900,000.

§  Entered and updated critical information to include patrol debriefs, daily logistic reports, and other tasks.

Platoon Leader                                                                                December 2006 – June 2007

U.S. Army, B Btry 1-10FA, 3BDE, 3ID                                          Ft. Benning, GA

§  Served as a mechanized cannon platoon leader. Directed a Field Artillery platoon with responsibility for complete command, control, planning, and readiness.

§  Supervised 42 soldiers that required effectively communicating tasking, policies, and expectations.

§  Managed government equipment valued at more than $10 million, ensuring 100% accountability and maintenance of said equipment.

§  Oversaw the Battery’s supply system for managing the monthly budget for locally purchased items.

§  Maintained accurate administrative, personnel, and financial records.

§  Delivered reports and briefs to the Command on activities, issues, readiness, and performance that included recommendations for overall improvements.

§  Organized transportation, coordinated logistics, maintained accountability and monitored progress receiving praise for the flawless deployment of 24 vehicles to the National Training Center and Battery equipment to Iraq.

§  Oversaw the operation of a unique prison compound in Iraq that required: defining facility and compound needs to evaluate the feasibility and functionality of plans; developing clear Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans that were adopted by all similar prison compounds.

Field Direction Officer                                                                    January 2006 – November 2006

U.S. Army, B Btry 1-10FA, 3BDE, 3ID                                          Ft. Benning, GA

§  Managed a Fire Direction Center and 9-member team with ultimate accountability for the delivery of accurate and timely fire support.  Performed independent ballistic computations to ensure safety.

§  Achieved platoon qualification ahead of schedule by aggressively pursuing completion of certification requirements and motivating team to take pride in their efforts and success.

§  Recognized as the Best Fire Direction Center in the Battalion by earning highest scores while leading the unit through a tough and demanding evaluation process.

§  Ensured the Battalion’s ability to perform during a Brigade level training exercise by stepping up to fill supervisor’s position while maintaining accountability for regularly assigned responsibilities.

technical skills                                                                                                                             

• Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, CPOF, FBCB2
• Research: JSTOR, LexisNexis, Fact checking, Academic OneFile, World Cat, Web of Science, Qualitative Research Methods, Proofreading.
• Management: Management of Staff, Development of Internal Policies, Personnel Evaluations/Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Complete Lifecycle Operational and Project Management, Risk Assessments, Scheduling, Task Analysis.
• Finance: Government Purchasing Card Cardholder Training, Maintaining Records of Purchases, Managed Office Budget.
• Event planning: Logistics, Personnel Management, Event Setup.

honors                                                                                                                                                  

§  Bronze Star (06/2008)

§  Army Commendation Medal x3 (09/2008, 09/2007, 09/2006)

§  Valorous Unit Award (05/2008)

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