Spent a year travelling throughout Kazakhstan establishing Russian language skills while writing thesis on Kazakhstan’s narrative toward the West and Russia. • Conducted empirical research and analysis of challenges to Kazakhstan and US strategic interest.• Studied Russian at Kimep University’s Russian Language Program achieving intermediate level in speaking, reading and writing. Completed master’s thesis by researching Kazakhstan’s history utilizing books, archives, and interviewing… Show more Spent a year travelling throughout Kazakhstan establishing Russian language skills while writing thesis on Kazakhstan’s narrative toward the West and Russia. • Conducted empirical research and analysis of challenges to Kazakhstan and US strategic interest.• Studied Russian at Kimep University’s Russian Language Program achieving intermediate level in speaking, reading and writing. Completed master’s thesis by researching Kazakhstan’s history utilizing books, archives, and interviewing subject matter experts. Show less

Diplomatic solutions to global challenges such as the Syrian refugee crisis and the Ukrainian Russian conflict. Researched Kazakhstan’s role vis-à-vis Russia, as the leader of Central Asia. Establishing advanced Russian language skills while writing a thesis on Kazakhstan’s narrative toward the West and Russia. Produced a documentary on the Great Famine of Kazakhstan 1931-1933.

Host of travel show exploring the great sites of Kazakhstan. http://kazakh-tv.kz/en/programms/program/program_910_aviator

Worked three years in Moscow, Russia as an international financial advisor. Performed analysis of international markets related to clients’ investment portfolios to include fund holdings, sectors, risk measures, and performance. • Business Development and Program Analysis: Managed, scheduled and trained business development managers and applied performance measures to evaluate productivity. Used qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency… Show more Worked three years in Moscow, Russia as an international financial advisor. Performed analysis of international markets related to clients’ investment portfolios to include fund holdings, sectors, risk measures, and performance. • Business Development and Program Analysis: Managed, scheduled and trained business development managers and applied performance measures to evaluate productivity. Used qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of business development programs. • Customer Service and Communication: Routinely represented company meeting with clients and giving sales presentations on investment and retirement services. Expertise included international insurance products, portfolio management, and new client acquisition. Responsible for the analysis, consultation and management of client’s portfolios consisting of stocks, bonds, structured products, and mutual funds. • Analysis: Assessed financial status of clients, recommended appropriate investment strategy and products considering risk tolerance, market conditions and investment timeframe. Analyzed and assessed macro-economic factors, i.e., national income, employment and inflation to determine health of a nations’ economy and investment potential in their industries. Identified potential market impediments which could pose a barrier and risk to clients’ financial goals such as tax, legal and geopolitical changes. Key liaison coordinating with international brokers, attorneys, and other professional advisors on behalf of clients. Show less

As vice president of a construction management company, managed projects for government and private sector clients. Company served as owner representative ensuring on-time and within budget completion of projects involving school construction, water/waste water infrastructure projects and dredging. • Program Management: Responsible for employees, contractors, construction schedule and budgets up to $24,000,000. Provided policy and procedural guidance to employees. Managed capability… Show more As vice president of a construction management company, managed projects for government and private sector clients. Company served as owner representative ensuring on-time and within budget completion of projects involving school construction, water/waste water infrastructure projects and dredging. • Program Management: Responsible for employees, contractors, construction schedule and budgets up to $24,000,000. Provided policy and procedural guidance to employees. Managed capability assessments and capability gap identification and documentation. Assisted in the success of government funded programs ensuring timely completion of projects and protection of tax payer dollars. Customers included The US Army Corp of Engineers (water dredging project in San Francisco Bay), Coastside County Water District, Montara Water District, Monterey Water District (water/wastewater infrastructure project), and Fremont Unified School District (classroom expansion, seismic retrofitting, new gymnasium). • Customer Service: Regularly met with client’s and stakeholders to coordinate and provide project status. Managed project estimations, bidding, and gave presentations on project management/owner representation of the planning, design, contract documentation, bidding and award, construction, and final phase. Show less

• Communications: Completed active duty contract receiving an honorable discharge with a rank of Specialist/E4. Served with the 187th Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) as an Infantryman and Radiotelephone Operator for the company commander. Duties included setting up and maintaining communications, reconnaissance, navigation, and calling in support.• Mission Support: In response to Khobar Towers bombing, deployed to Saudi Arabia to provide Force Protection (Operation Desert Focus). Duties… Show more • Communications: Completed active duty contract receiving an honorable discharge with a rank of Specialist/E4. Served with the 187th Infantry Regiment (Rakkasans) as an Infantryman and Radiotelephone Operator for the company commander. Duties included setting up and maintaining communications, reconnaissance, navigation, and calling in support.• Mission Support: In response to Khobar Towers bombing, deployed to Saudi Arabia to provide Force Protection (Operation Desert Focus). Duties included: quick reaction team, tower security, gate security, and bomb detection working with US Army dog handlers, translators, and Saudi Arabian military officers. Awarded Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Air Assault Badge. Show less