Foreign Affairs Specialist Resume
American Citizen
Clearance: Secret
Education:
Masters of Art (M.A.) in Political Science, Trans-Atlantic Masters Program (TAM), dual degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC and Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris, France,
Thesis Topic: “The European Defense Industry: Between Transatlantic Cooperation and Greater Independence, A Study of the Current Industry Collaboration and the Role of the New European Defense Agency.”
Honors:
FLAS Grant, US Department of Education,
First recipient of TAM to receive full tuition, plus stipend, for graduate school program
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) magna cum laude, French and Economics, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA, May ; Cumulative GPA: .
Academic Honors:
Henry Gaviglio Prize, Mount Holyoke College,
Awarded to French student who made the greatest contribution to the French Department
Sarah Williston Scholar, Mount Holyoke College,
Awarded to top % of sophomore class
Dean’s List, Mount Holyoke College,
Professional Experience:
Foreign Affairs Specialist
International Policy Office, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC August -present
Facilitate communication on international airworthiness matters with industry, aviation authorities, and with other FAA offices. Responsible for the developing, coordinating, implementing and conducting international bilateral airworthiness initiatives with countries in the Middle East (Israel, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates), Eastern Europe and Africa. Gather, analyze, and compile data from electronic and hard copy sources into final form for reports. Member of the Aircraft Certification Service Intranet Team. Responsible for the development, creation, and input of industry-specific information for FAA Web Site for the International Policy Office. Responsible for coordinating International Policy office's participation and contributions for the International Civil Aviation Organization's Annual Assembly Meeting.
Communications Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA March -August
Researched, analyzed and condensed data for corporate branding and hallmarking initiative as company transitioned from employee-owned to publicly-traded company. Researched and wrote stories for internal publications on employee Intranet and SAIC website; answered press inquiries from the Washington Post and Defense News. Researched current trends and news in the defense industry; analyzed and condensed data in the Base Realignment and Closure Report (BRAC); provided support for company-wide initiative with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; and monitored business processes and contract deadlines with SAP and BRIO software.
Researcher for Biotechnology and Public Policy Initiative
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, DC September -March
Performed analysis, research, and data mining for the Senior Adviser for Technology Policy. Conducted studies on global technology networks; stem cell research and cell engineering policies; and US-Asia linkages. Worked with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to organize a series of briefings entitled “Biotechnology Research and Innovation Frontiers: Implications for Policy” and prepared “Wireless Sensor Systems and Networks” for publication for a collaborative policy project with David J. Nagel of George Washington University. Served as a liaison on behalf of the Initiative to domestic and foreign contacts (scientists, policy-makers, and government officials) collaborating with CSIS on publications and projects.
International Trade Assistant
US Foreign Commercial Service, US Department of Commerce, Paris, France January-September
Researched and updated annual Industry Sector Analysis report on French Defense Market and Country Commercial Guide on French Trade Regulations & Standards. Researched and monitored French markets in order to provide comprehensive analysis to American companies trying to break into the French markets. Recruited French companies to meet with US companies and to participate in US Pavilions at Eurosatory and SETI (Semaine Européenne des Technologies de l’Information) trade shows; served as Commerce representative for non-French speakers.
Marketing & Product Manager
Found Objects, Hillsborough, NC
Developed new products and implemented marketing campaigns; also presented product line at trade shows and international gift shows. Organized and managed internship program with an average of six university student interns per year and served as their mentor at work, by assigning tasks that played to their strengths, and throughout the following academic year, by providing industry contacts for future work goals. As Operations Coordinator for start-up corporation served as primary liaison to clients, vendors, manufacturers, and press contacts, and maintained ongoing relationships with over stores. Oversaw logistics through bi-weekly reports detailing sales and inventory and organization of staff duties; consequently helped company grow to multi-million dollar international business. Researched venture funding, press contacts, and women-focused marketing for presentations to advertisers; sent out press releases that led to an increase of press coverage by a factor of ten. Wrote and edited copy for retail and wholesale web sites, monthly newsletters, wholesale catalogue, and online book.
Special Skills:
Languages: French, Italian, Turkish
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite: (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook) Photoshop, Quickbook Pro, Lotus Notes
