Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Work:
U.S. Department of Defense
- Kandahar City, Afghanistan; Mosul, Iraq and Baghdad May 2009 - Dec 2012
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DOD Social Scientist
Social Science Research & Analysis Team
- Baghdad, Iraq Dec 2008 - May 2009
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Qualitative Research Manager & Team Leader
USAID Emerging Markets Development Advisor Program
- Jakarta, Indonesia Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
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Private Sector Advisor
Instituto Brasil Soidario
- HQ in Sao Paulo, Brazil w/fielding in Goias, Tocantins, and Santa Catarina Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
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Team Leader & Field Researcher
The Dominican Republic Center for National Competitiveness
- Medford, MA & Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic Jan 2006 - May 2006
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Team Leader & Project Consultant
Information for Public Affairs
- Washington, DC Jun 2003 - May 2005
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National Client Development Manager
Office of the late Honorable Robert S. McNamara
- Washington, DC Dec 2002 - Apr 2003
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Personal Assistant
Lodmell & Lodmell, PC
- Phoenix, AZ Jan 1999 - Apr 2002
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Director of Marketing and Business Development
Education:
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2005 - 2007
Master's of Arts, International Relations: Security Studies and International Business
Georgetown University 1994 - 1997
School of Foreign Service: Bachelor's of Science, International Politics: Diplomacy & Security Studies
Interests:
Private Pilot (in training), Adventure Trekking, International Travel, and Creative Writing
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Awards:
Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism
DOD
NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The Commander's Award for Civilian Service
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
The Lancer Certificate of Honor
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
The Commander's Certificate of Appreciation
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division