Bill Leaf Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

1. Providing analysis of current aairs and developments in the politico-military area;2. Implementing Centre's activities in the politico-military dimension of the OSCE;3. Establishing contacts and liaising with senior government officials of the Ministry of Defence, relevant parliamentary committees, and other officials dealing with security and defence issues, as well as with local authorities, universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs);4… Show more 1. Providing analysis of current aairs and developments in the politico-military area;2. Implementing Centre's activities in the politico-military dimension of the OSCE;3. Establishing contacts and liaising with senior government officials of the Ministry of Defence, relevant parliamentary committees, and other officials dealing with security and defence issues, as well as with local authorities, universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs);4. Assisting in arranging OSCE events, inter alia, seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation;5. Liaising with the other OSCE presences in the region;6. Preparing information about the programme/projects on security/defence initiatives;7. Developing, implementing and monitoring activities and projects related to SALW and Condence and Security Building Measures (CSBM);Currently acting EED Officer and acting HD Officer Show less

Chantilly, Virginia

Specializing in technical and regulatory documents

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Represents the OSCE Centre in Bishkek in southern Kyrgyzstan (i.e. Batken, Jalal-Abad and Osh provinces), and coordinates contacts with all key stakeholders and international actors based there. Fulfils tasks of a chief reporting officer in southern Kyrgyzstan and is the focal point for any political and programmatic reporting from the Osh Field Office to the Centre in Bishkek’s main office, including directly to the HoC and DHoC upon request. Responsible for reporting on early warning in… Show more Represents the OSCE Centre in Bishkek in southern Kyrgyzstan (i.e. Batken, Jalal-Abad and Osh provinces), and coordinates contacts with all key stakeholders and international actors based there. Fulfils tasks of a chief reporting officer in southern Kyrgyzstan and is the focal point for any political and programmatic reporting from the Osh Field Office to the Centre in Bishkek’s main office, including directly to the HoC and DHoC upon request. Responsible for reporting on early warning in southern Kyrgyzstan and on this works in close coordination with the Senior Political Officer. Show less

Batken, Kyrgyzstan

The OSCE Centre in Bishkek's focal point for all political and programmatic matters in Batken province. Promotes OSCE commitments in the province with local government and civil society interlocutors. Develops and maintains constructive working relations with the afore-mentioned partners across the province. Ensures that political developments in the province are identified and reported in a timely manner and that all activities organized by Programme staff in Bishkek or Osh are properly… Show more The OSCE Centre in Bishkek's focal point for all political and programmatic matters in Batken province. Promotes OSCE commitments in the province with local government and civil society interlocutors. Develops and maintains constructive working relations with the afore-mentioned partners across the province. Ensures that political developments in the province are identified and reported in a timely manner and that all activities organized by Programme staff in Bishkek or Osh are properly monitored and controlled. Show less

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The EXBS Program Advisor is the State Department's lead "in-country" contact to support export control and border security policy, legal and institutional reform and regional cooperation through consistent, face-to-face interaction, meetings, and training with host nation counterparts. The Advisor works with each recipient country's government agencies, and with international donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other U.S. government agencies to plan, coordinate and deliver… Show more The EXBS Program Advisor is the State Department's lead "in-country" contact to support export control and border security policy, legal and institutional reform and regional cooperation through consistent, face-to-face interaction, meetings, and training with host nation counterparts. The Advisor works with each recipient country's government agencies, and with international donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other U.S. government agencies to plan, coordinate and deliver training, equipment and services designed to strengthen a country's nonproliferation policies, export control system and border security capabilities. Advisors assist in assuring that a framework based on international standards, relevant Conventions, and agreed "best practices" is in place to advance host nation nonproliferation efforts.The Advisor provides substantive input to the development and implementation of EXBS Country Program Plans, verifies that EXBS equipment is deployed, operational, and used for intended purposes, and submits reports on the status of the recipient government's nonproliferation policies, export control system, and border control capabilities resulting from EXBS and related U.S. Government assistance. The Advisor provides recommendations on how to address identified requirements with available assistance.The Advisor serves under the Chief of Mission while assigned to the embassy and works closely with the country team to optimize EXBS assistance and ensure it complements other nonproliferation assistance activities. EXBS Advisors report to the Office of Export Control Cooperation in the State Department's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN/ECC) and work closely with EXBS country program managers in Washington to evaluate and outline the direction of the EXBS program in each country. Show less

Regional Program Officer for Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan CENTCOM Counter Narcotics Communications Programs, researched organizational structure of Tajikistan Border Forces to develop SOW for providing HF and VHF communications to the Northern Border Division. Conducted end-use monitoring inspections of six Turkmenistan and eight Tajikistan border facilities ensuring proper use of US-provided equipment. Managed training for 30 Turkmenistan officers on radio operation. Scheduled… Show more Regional Program Officer for Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan CENTCOM Counter Narcotics Communications Programs, researched organizational structure of Tajikistan Border Forces to develop SOW for providing HF and VHF communications to the Northern Border Division. Conducted end-use monitoring inspections of six Turkmenistan and eight Tajikistan border facilities ensuring proper use of US-provided equipment. Managed training for 30 Turkmenistan officers on radio operation. Scheduled, coordinated, and executed delivery of 2.5 tons of radio equipment to Turkmenistan State Border Service and State Counter Narcotics Service Show less

Program Officer for Turkmenistan Border Radio Program, developed deployment plan for 380 ultra-high and high frequency radios with Turkmen agencies combating narcotics trafficking. Researched radio propagation phenomenon to ensure proper equipment procured for program needs. Wrote and staffed SOW for communications contracts in excess of $5,000,000. Briefed Turkmen State Counter Narcotics Service and State Border Service on deployment plan for HF and UHF radio contracts. Assistant instructor… Show more Program Officer for Turkmenistan Border Radio Program, developed deployment plan for 380 ultra-high and high frequency radios with Turkmen agencies combating narcotics trafficking. Researched radio propagation phenomenon to ensure proper equipment procured for program needs. Wrote and staffed SOW for communications contracts in excess of $5,000,000. Briefed Turkmen State Counter Narcotics Service and State Border Service on deployment plan for HF and UHF radio contracts. Assistant instructor for training of twenty Tajikistan officers. Show less

Primary duties as logistician, responsible for $5 million inventory of sophisticated arms control equipment at remote USG facility in Votkinsk Russia. Managed ordering, stocking, and safekeeping of materiel on site. As the Deputy Site Manager, I was responsible for 15 US contractor personnel conducting continuous portal monitoring under the START Treaty at Votkinsk Machine Building Plant. I also developed comprehensive training plan for U.S. Government contract linguists to ensure adherence to… Show more Primary duties as logistician, responsible for $5 million inventory of sophisticated arms control equipment at remote USG facility in Votkinsk Russia. Managed ordering, stocking, and safekeeping of materiel on site. As the Deputy Site Manager, I was responsible for 15 US contractor personnel conducting continuous portal monitoring under the START Treaty at Votkinsk Machine Building Plant. I also developed comprehensive training plan for U.S. Government contract linguists to ensure adherence to requirements in Statement of Work. Show less

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Berlin, Germany

Senior Transcriber, COMFY OLYMPICS silver medal, NSA professionalization - both tracks

Deployed on arms control inspection teams to missile, bomber, and submarine bases within Former Soviet Union as team interpreter. Escorted Russian inspection teams to similar US facilities. Managed training and deployments of 70 military linguists. Maintained, managed, and instructed START Linguist Certification Course.

Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

Moscow, Russian Federation

Dulles, Virginia

Deployed on arms control inspection teams to missile, bomber, and submarine bases within Former Soviet Union as team interpreter. Escorted Russian inspection teams to similar US facilities. Managed training and deployments of 70 military linguists.

San Vito Dei Normanni, Apulia, Italy

Radiotelephone Controller

Aa, Communications Application Technology

Russian linguist - graduated from Basic Russian with honors (1982), bypassed Intermediate Russian and graduated from Advanced Russian.

Diploma, Advanced Russian, Diploma With Honors, Dean'S Award

Diploma, Basic Russian, Diploma With Honors, Commandant'S Award, Dean'S Award