Michael Scadden Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Weston, FL, US

• Stakeholder Relations Management & Insight(Community, Government, and Corporate Relations)
• Social Impact Analysis
• Multi Sector Collaborative Strategy
• Latin America & Caribbean Subject Matter Expert
• Integration of Private, Public, and Community Interests to Reduce Risk & Improve Outcomes
• Host of Latin American Intersections podcast

Weston, FL, US

• Strategic Communications on Global Affairs and Latin American regional security
• Negotiated and directed a defense technology consulting contract with Lockheed Martin
• Advised clients on security, political, and economic risks, as well as government relations
• Supported international business development for small and medium MNC's, NGO's, and FBO's

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Sergeant at Civil Affairs unit (Reserves)- Team sergeant/lead for developing civil-military partnerships in West Puerto Rico in preparation for IRT mission- Managed government relations for two senatorial districts (IV.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Former Platoon Sergeant, Military Intelligence (Reserves)- Lead and mentored soldiers with a focus on complimentary personal, professional, academic, and military development- Developed training focused on improvement.
• Serves on Honor Guard, assisting in training soldiers who volunteer for the teamActive Duty 2002-2007
• Former Special Operations Team Alpha (SOTA)
• Former Flight Crew Intelligence Specialist
• 6 years Active Duty in Afghanistan, Guatemala, Colombia, South Korea
• MOS 98G/35P Voice Interceptor and Linguist Spanish

Arlington, Virginia, US

Arlington, Virginia, US

• MOS 98G/35P Voice Interceptor and Linguist, Korean and Spanish
• Studied communist militant movements, dictatorships and political personality cults of Latin America
• Commendation for providing commanders a detailed study on North Korean propaganda and psychology
• Assisted command in modifying tactical standards for airfield defense
• Aerial imagery intelligence operator in South Korea
• Crewmember on fixed-wing Aerial Reconnaissance Low (ARL) aircraft

Warrenton, Virginia, US

• Client Engagement
• Client Business Continuity Management Consulting
• Risk Advisory Services
• Project Implementation & Coordination
• Training Support
• Process Improvement

Warrenton, Virginia, US

Training and consulting Central American NGOs

Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, PR

• Managed stakeholder relations for a Controlled Environment Agriculture startup*Disclaimer: I have decided to retain this particular work experience on my profile despite publicly distancing myself from their executive.
• Investor Relations: Closed on approximately $1 million during ongoing capital raising activities, with approximately $2 million in commitments for a Series B, with promotions through speaking events, direct contact.
• Government Relations:Ongoing engagement with elected and appointed officials at the municipal, state, national, and international levels. Raising awareness and support from all levels of government to reduce regulatory.
• Community Relations:Advised on collaborations for academic value, and innovation of CEA technology with nonprofits Managed aspects of community relations, including social media engagement and traditional publications.
• Added value:- Provide video and photo content for social media - Delivered online and in person public speaking opportunities, webinars, networking etc.- International business development engagements with target.

Miami, FL, US

• Assists in research and communication of regional affairs and U.S. public policy in Latin America & the Caribbean
• Advises and assists the director in the development of promotional and informative content
• Leverages social media to communicate public policy and global security
• Coordinates and conducts interviews broadcasted through social media with experts and leaders in fields relevant to current events

• Negotiated First Stage funding with new investors to finance operations until government contract award
• Managed professional development training for Peruvian public security forces
• Managed public relations and government relations for LATAM programs
• Negotiated distribution channel and support agreements with security technology firms entering Peru

Oslo, NO

• Directed development and integration of security protocols, policy, planning, and management for LatAm-- Affecting approximately 1400 personnel and 70 sites-- Reviewed supply chain security programs in place at sites.
• Directed security planning and protective details for visiting and expat executives
• Advised Business Unit on regional security and political risks
• Provided Government Relations support and leveraged relationships with local and international agencies
• Developed basic security risk assessment methodology for implementation by local HESQ managers--Developed and delivered training on security risk assessment methodology to over 50 HESQ managers across the Latin.

• Supported security planning, travel, Close Protection, and Protective Surveillance for following client types: Diplomatic, Ultra-High-Net-Worth, Celebrity, Journalists, Executive
• Operations conducted in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia and the U.S.
• Advised clients on safety, health, and security within local area and throughout region
• Provided aid to clients with injuries and liaised with local health professionals
• Managed security assessments, emergency management planning, & protection enhancement strategies

Herndon, Virginia, US

• Close protection of U.S. Embassy personnel throughout Baghdad
• Maintained active presence in embassy community, providing insight to project managers on client concerns
• Member of Ambassadors Personal Security Detail

Herndon, Virginia, US

Herndon, Virginia, US

• Managed and trained 34 Third-Country-National (Ugandan) personnel
• Managed security planning, security assessments, personnel, and supplies
• Managed U.S., Ugandan, and Polish personnel during various events and high profile visits

Bethesda, MD, US

• Consulted LM engineers on Special Operations equipment being developed for combat intelligence collection
• Created a training program for LM engineers to relate to combat and intelligence soldiers in the field
• Briefed LM personnel on the needs of soldiers conducting combat intelligence in special operations

• Created English Language instruction program
• Instructed Peruvian students of all ages in English
• Provided translation services for businesses

Undergraduate Certificate, International Trade & Investment

Undergraduate Certificate, Latin American And Caribbean Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Interdisciplinary Studies: International Relations And International Business

Certificate, Korean Studies

Certificate, Tesol - Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages