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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-National security; defense; geopolitics; intelligence; strategy and policy; and political-military advisor and consultant, specializing in the Middle East-Contributes to the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC, CNN Arabic, Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Al Hurra, and other media outlets-Leads media relations with international outlets, securing coverage and reputation-Delivers strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities; must anticipate and respond effectively to emerging challenges, opportunities, and the pace of world events and geopolitics-Conveys complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse global audiences

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Represented the company to senior foreign and U.S. government and commercial business customers, developing strategic relationships between ATSC's Chief Executive Officer, President, and defense solutions to address global security and defense needs. Managed foreign relationships and business development projects worth tens of millions of dollars. Identified, qualified, and secured business opportunities by cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with current and potential customers, including diplomats, U.S. and foreign defense executives, and international business executives. Leveraged executive-level relationships to develop targeted business development and defense strategies, conveying a customized approach to all business pursuits. Responsibilities:-Developed capture and win strategies including business solutions for pursuit-Performed geopolitical, market, economic analyses-Designed and executed formal capture plans-Monitored competitor activity-Executed customer call plans to qualify and assess the “win-ability” of new opportunities, and to shape acquisitions-Led and coordinated competitive assessments—determined the strengths and weaknesses of team and potential competitors-Evaluated potential teammates to ensure complete coverage of all opportunity requirements, and coordinated teaming activities and decisions-Identified resources required to pursue a bid, and guided bid and proposal activities-Led development of customer profiles—including customer needs, issues, hopes, and biases-Regularly interacted with all levels of management, engineering, project management, staff, and customers-Provided input to Business Unit plans-Led business development managers, program managers, and other employees to prepare them for customer engagement activities, particularly with foreign partners-Ensured development of solutions that offer competitive distinction and readily executable approaches

The Pentagon, Washington, Dc

● Led analysis, design, and implementation of geo-political and defense policy strategies for the National Security Council & Departments of State and Defense related to Qatar and Kuwait. ● Recognized for leading coordination efforts for Secretary of Defense strategic engagements with Kuwaiti and Qatari national leadership

Amman, Jordan

● Engaged senior U.S. and foreign officials, analyzing information, formulating unique defense solutions, resulting in recognition as top 15 percent of peer group world-wide and key to building U.S. relationship with Jordan’s top defense policy advisor● Advised U.S. Ambassador and Senior Defense Officials on political-military affairs, security, intelligence matters, and Jordanian ground forces, developing tailor-made defense solutions and strategies

The Pentagon, Washington, Dc

● Formulated and tested hypotheses, developed recommendations, and helped implement sustainable changes through military strategies, plans, and policy recommendations on Arabian Peninsula issues, including Foreign Military Sales, security cooperation, military coordination, and training● Recognized for sound policy contributions to the National Security Council; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; Secretary of Defense Office for Middle East Policy; and support to Congressional Members and Primary Staff, including Senate and House Armed Services Committees, which positively affected DoD strategies in a war-torn country● Recognized as top 10 percent performer of all officers in the Middle East Directorate

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

● Engaged senior U.S., United Nations (UN), and foreign officials, gathering and analyzing information, formulating unique defense solutions in a volatile environment, developing recommendations, and implementing sustainable changes to a war-torn country. ● Advised the UN Special Envoy to Yemen; the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen; the Chargé d’Affaires to Saudi Arabia; the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs; USAID Minister Counselor for the Yemen Crisis; numerous General Officers; and several Congressional Staff delegations on political-military issues related to Yemen.● Supervised travel and resource budget allocation● Recognized as top 15 percent of peer group attaches world-wide

The Pentagon, Washington, Dc

● Contributed to strategic analysis through written and oral presentations to executive-level clients and customers; informing General Officers, Senior Executive Service leadership, and Professional Staff on Capitol Hill, including then-Army Chiefs of Staff General Milley and Odierno and the Secretary of the Army● Personally selected by the Army’s senior-ranking officer, General Mark Milley, to serve as his intelligence advisor on a trip to Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel in December 2017

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

● Analyzed information in an extremely volatile, dangerous environment under threat from the Islamic State in Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS) and other militant groups, informing senior executive U.S. government officials ● Advised U.S. and allied Defense Attachés in Iraq on political-military affairs, security, intelligence matters, and Iraqi and Kurdish ground forces.● Recognized for excellence in providing valuable analysis to the White House, Pentagon, and other senior U.S. officials

Monterey, California; U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan; And Washington, D.C.

Arabic student, internships, graduate studies, and military training: Developed Arabic reading, writing, and speaking skills; gathered and analyzed information for graduate work and internships at various U.S. Embassies across the Middle East and North Africa; developed training programs and cultural immersion program in 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa; embedded with Jordanian Armed Forces military unit training for deployment to Afghanistan; managed U.S. Defense Attache Office operations at Jordan's Special Operations Forces Exhibition; Joint Military Attaché School training

Iraq

● Managed livelihood, training, team cohesion, and resources of an 80-person military organization in high-risk and volatile environments; planned and executed complex military operations in a combat zone● Directed the maintenance, financial management, and employment of property worth over $100 million, resulting in zero losses of capital to the U.S. Government, allowing the unit to meet mission goals● Directed communications and social outreach with Iraqi security forces and local leaders

Friedberg, Hesse, Germany

• Led a 10-person team responsible for coordinating familial support services for actively deployed soldiers of over 275 families across Germany and the United States• Managed financial resources and government property worth over $45 million, resulting in zero losses of capital to the U.S. Government and supporting families while their loved ones were deployed to Iraq• Planned community outreach services for deceased soldiers, assisting in community healing and support• Managed long-term plans and support for soldiers medically evacuated from combat operations, enabling soldiers to reacclimate to life

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Leadership And Management

Activities and Societies: Football (Freshman), Team Handball (Sophomore, Junior, Senior Team Captain)

Master Of International Policy And Practice, International Relations And Affairs

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational And Business Security Management

Non-Degree Certificate, "Inter-Agency Approaches To Countering Chinese Influence," Graduate Seminar

Certificate, Modern Standard Arabic