Experience
eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc. (eSTS)   January 2015 - Present
Voice of America   July 2013 - July 2014
SPAWAR  June 2010 - July 2013
SPAWAR  October 2006 - June 2010
U.S. Marine Corps   September 2001 - October 2006
Hewlett-Packard  May 1990 - July 2001

Skills
Business Process, Business Modeling, Satellite Systems, Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Systems Engineering, Integration, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, DoD, Business Development, Security Clearance, Business Strategy, Military, Security, Team Leadership, Strategy, Satellite, Leadership, Defense, Proposal Writing, System Administration, Information Technology, Product Management, Telecommunications, VoIP, Information Assurance, Engineering Management, Engineering, Cloud Computing, Testing, Troubleshooting, Analysis, Management, Networking, Government, Satellite Communications, Start-ups, Requirements Analysis, Government Contracting, Resource Management, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, IT Management, People Management, Performance Motivation

Education
Colorado Technical University   2010 — 2014
Doctor, Computer Science, GPA 3.8/4.0

IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs   1999 — 2002
MBA, International Business

University of Portland   1987 — 1990
BS, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Middle East Broadcast Networks  2008 - Present
Voice of America   2007 - 2008
Voice of America   2003 - 2008
Center for Defense Information  2005 - 2006

Skills
Television, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Storytelling, Video Production, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, Camera, Media Production, New Media, Avid, ENPS, Editorial, News Writing, Breaking News, Documentaries, Radio, Radio Broadcasting, Feature Articles, Field Producing, HD Video, Non-linear Editing, I have more than nine..., Certificate of..., Interviews, Radio Producing, Producing, Journalism, Editing, Video Editing, Post Production, Digital Media, Writing, Social Media, Media Relations, Multimedia, Audio Editing, TV Production, Digital Video, Assignment Editor, Production Coordinator

Education
Central Washington University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism

Green River Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism

Experience
MIRS News   April 2013 - Present
WKAR at Michigan State University  March 2013 - August 2013
Capital News Service  August 2012 - December 2012
Voice of America   May 2012 - August 2012
Focal Point  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Video Editing, Video Camera, Multimedia, Writing, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Sony HDV, Computer Program, Database Design, iMovie, Microsoft Office, InDesign

Education
Michigan State University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism, 3.9

Capital University of Economics and Business   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General, 3.7

Experience
Voice of America   September 2014 - Present
Strayer University  July 2014 - Present
United States Marine Corps  August 2009 - September 2014
ASA (Financial Management and Comptroller)   November 2007 - June 2009
Kforce Government Solutions  May 2007 - October 2007
United States Army  September 2003 - May 2007
United States Army  September 1998 - September 2003

Skills
DoD, Process Improvement, Government, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Security Clearance, Budgets, Policy, Auditing, Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Information Technology, Finance, Team Leadership, Risk Management, PowerPoint, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Negotiation

Education
Walden University   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Finance

Walden University   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Campbell University   2000 — 2002
Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting

Experience
Belkin  March 2014 - Present
MSN  June 2013 - February 2014
Extra  May 2013 - September 2013
American International Education Foundation  June 2011 - April 2013
Howard Rosen Promotion  August 2009 - September 2010
CNN  January 2009 - June 2009
Fox News Channel  September 2008 - December 2008
Voice of America   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Journalism, Advertising, Television, Producing, Radio, Spanish, Nonprofits, Research, Music, Sales, Social Media, Recruiting, Marketing Communications, Management, Event Planning, Magazines, Marketing

Education
California Lutheran University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Universidad de Granada   2007 — 2007

Hong Kong International School   1995 — 2005

Experience
U.S. Department of State   May 2012 - Present
IDS International  December 2011 - April 2012
IDS International  March 2011 - December 2011
MPRI  August 2009 - December 2010
Voice of America   2004 - 2006
NPR  September 2003 - December 2005
NPR  September 2003 - December 2005
NPR  September 2003 - December 2005
Voice of America   June 2003 - December 2005
Voice of America   June 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Politics, Storytelling, Editing, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Radio, Media Relations, Press Releases, New Media, Public Relations, Broadcast, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications

Education
Boston University   2002 — 2003
MS, Journalism

College of the Holy Cross
BA, Technical Theatre

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Experience
Voice of America   January 2013 - Present
Arizona State University  August 2010 - December 2012
International Rescue Committee  March 2010 - November 2012

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Research, Social Networking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Public Relations, Time Management, Blogging, Marketing, Event Management, Advertising

Education
Arizona State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Mass Communication

Phoenix College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Experience
CNN  January 2015 - Present
CNN  November 2012 - Present
CNN  August 2011 - November 2012
CNN  June 2011 - August 2011
The Chronicle of Higher Education  May 2009 - August 2009
The Baylor Lariat  August 2008 - April 2009
Voice of America   May 2008 - August 2008
The Baylor Lariat  January 2008 - May 2008
The Communications and Marketing Department, Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Ap Style, News Writing, Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Politics, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Media Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Copy Editing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Fulbright Fellow The Caucasus Institute   2009 — 2010
Yerevan, Armenia

Baylor University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, Journalism

Experience
Voice of America   October 2005 - Present
ABC News  May 1989 - December 2005

Skills
Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Television, Video Production, Broadcast Television, New Media, Video, Breaking News, Documentaries, News Writing, Storytelling, Entertainment, Journalism, Video Editing, Producing, Media Production

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   1987 — 1988
Master of Science (MSc), Politics and Government of Western Europe

Boston University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Boeing  August 2015 - Present
Aerotek  February 2013 - August 2015
Phoenix Staff  August 2012 - February 2013
T-Mobile  November 2009 - August 2012
Voice of America   2010 - 2011
2B Wireless  October 2006 - October 2009

Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Social Networking, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Technical Recruiting, Networking, Training, Contract Recruitment, Staffing Services, Leadership, Team Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Cold Calling, Public Speaking, Benefits Negotiation, Human Resources, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Building Relationships, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Client Prospecting, Business Development, Relationship Building

Education
Arizona State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Experience
Thomson Reuters  July 2013 - Present
Women in Cable Telecommunications  March 2013 - January 2014
Thomson Reuters  April 2013 - July 2013
Thomson Reuters  January 2013 - July 2013
Voice of America   January 2010 - January 2013
NPR  November 2012 - November 2012
Voice of America   January 2011 - March 2011
Conference of the Birds   2011 - 2011
Voice of America   March 2010 - March 2010
WAMU 88.5  2009 - 2010

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Editing, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Digital Media, Dreamweaver, ENG, Sound Design, Writing, Feature Writing, TV production, Radio Broadcasting, Farsi, Voice Over, Feature Articles, multimedia, Computer Assisted..., Audio Editing, iNews, Dalet, Breaking News, Enterprise Reporting, Documentaries, Film Production, Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, SNAP, electronic news..., long-form, Newsgathering, Avid Media Composer, On-air Experience, live news, public radio, New Media, Television, Premiere, Online Journalism, Iran, Journalism

Education
Bournemouth University   2008 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Multimedia Journalism (Degree pending)

University of California, Irvine
B.A., Film Studies

Experience
National School Boards Association  October 2013 - Present
AARP Broadcast   May 2011 - September 2013
AARP Broadcast   October 2009 - May 2011
Voice of America   January 2009 - October 2009
Voice of America   October 2008 - December 2008
Ohio University  January 2007 - June 2008
Centro de Estudios Interamericanos (CEDEI)   May 2007 - July 2007
Office of Former U.S. Senator John Edwards   January 2004 - May 2004

Skills
Typing, Inews, Dalet plus, Final Cut Pro, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Video Production, Blogging, Video, New Media, Television, Radio, Social Media, Writing, Spanish, Twitter, Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Media Relations, Broadcast, Politics, Creative Writing, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Broadcast Journalism, Video Editing

Education
Ohio University   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Belmont Abbey College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
The Dining Traveler   June 2015 - Present
Boston University Marketing and Communications   September 2013 - Present
Voice of America   June 2015 - August 2015

Skills
Final Cut Pro, DaletPlus, Social Media, Teamwork, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Networking, Research, Blogging, Editing, Leadership

Education
Boston University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High School   2009 — 2013
University of Cambridge Global Studies Academy

Experience
Voice of America   2007 - Present
ARD  2002 - 2007
ITN  1996 - 2002
Thomson Reuters  1990 - 1996
CBS News  1982 - 1990

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Television, Storytelling, Video Production, Journalism, Broadcast Television, New Media, Documentaries, News Writing, Breaking News, Media Production

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing

Clark University   1978 — 1982
Comparative Literature

Experience
American Education Federation   May 2015 - Present
Department of Linguistics   October 2013 - May 2015
Voice of America   June 2014 - July 2014
International Training Programs   November 2013 - March 2014
Horizon International Trading Company   July 2008 - October 2012
Award-winning poet Joseph S. Spence, Sr.   June 2009 - August 2009
N/A  September 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Translation, SPSS, Praat, Foreign Languages, Chinese, English, Conference Interpreting, Multilingual, French, Linguistics, Interpreting, Language Teaching, Data Analysis, Legal Translation, Applied Linguistics, Language Services, Localization, Technical Translation, Subtitling, Proofreading, Intercultural..., Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Language Development, Spanish, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Discourse Analysis, Ethnography, Phonetics

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Linguistics, GPA 3.8

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics

Concordia University   2007 — 2008
French/Sociology

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2007 — 2007
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Deutsch Strategies   January 2015 - Present
AARP Public Policy Institute  2007 - 2015
American Health Quality Association  2001 - 2006
Urban Institute  1997 - 2001
Fenton Communications  1994 - 1996
Voice of America   1989 - 1993
Writer on assignment   1980 - 1992
Voice of America   1980 - 1988

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Video Production, Radio Producing, Radio Programming, News Writing, Report Writing, News Analysis, Internal Communications, Communications Planning, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Journalism, New Media, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research

Education
Carleton College (BA), Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (MA)
Economics, Public Policy, International Develpment, Journalism

Experience
Sirens Media  February 2013 - Present
Sirens Media  December 2012 - February 2013
Voice of America   June 2012 - December 2012
Obsessed with Everything Food (Television Series)   June 2011 - December 2012
cravequest productions   June 2011 - March 2012
NBC 4  June 2009 - August 2009
Memory Lane Videos   November 2004 - March 2007

Skills
Post Production, Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Premiere, Dalet Plus, Preproduction, EP Scheduling, EP Budgeting, Screenwriter, After Effects, DVD Authoring, Television Production, Film Production, Media Logging, Video Production

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2007 — 2010
BFA, Film And Television

Anne Arundel Community College   1999 — 2004
AA, Media Production

Experience
Voice of America   May 1989 - Present
Gallaudet University  September 1992 - December 1994
WUSA Channel 9   May 1987 - May 1989

Skills
Multimedia, Adobe Audition, Broadcast, Television, Journalism, New Media, Storytelling, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, News Writing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Editing, Radio Producing, Video, Newspapers

Education
Bowie State University   1986 — 1990
BS, Journalism, Public Relations

Experience
Voice of America   July 2012 - Present
Sports Link   January 2012 - May 2012
College of Communication, Information, and Media. Ball State University   September 2011 - May 2012
Connections Live at WIPB-TV   May 2011 - May 2012
NewsLink Indiana  September 2010 - May 2012
WCRD 91.3 FM  October 2010 - October 2011
Voice of America   May 2011 - July 2011
WCRD 91.3 FM  August 2009 - May 2011
WCRD 91.3 FM  March 2010 - September 2010
FOX 59 NEWS-WXIN   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Broadcast, Video Editing, Video Production, Radio, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Avid, Blogging, Video, Digital Media, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, New Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Radio Producing, Radio Promotions, Spanish, Multimedia, News Writing, Friendly Personality, Radio Production

Education
Ball State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcasting News and Journalism

Experience
Voice of America   March 2003 - Present
The Daily News  March 1999 - February 2003
Zimbabwe Inter-Africa News Agency (Ziana)   January 1996 - February 1999
Community Newspapers Group   August 1995 - December 1995

Skills
News Writing, Editing, Journalism, Radio, Storytelling, Online Journalism, New Media, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Editorial, AP Style, Content Strategy, Feature Articles, Final Cut Pro, Investigative Reporting, Multimedia, Newspapers, Press Releases, Video Editing, Web Content, Breaking News, Broadcast, Blogging, Content Development, Content Management, Copy Editing, Digital Journalism, Headline Writing, Magazines, Media Relations, Video, Video Production, Voice Over

Education
City University London   2002 — 2004
Master's Degree, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications

Experience
Voice of America   April 2014 - Present
Washington Chinese Media   May 2013 - Present
CCTV-America  December 2013 - June 2014
XInhua News Agency  October 2013 - November 2013
American University  February 2013 - June 2013
Voice of America   February 2013 - May 2013
Voice of America   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Teamwork, Multilingual, Multicultural, Multimedia, Research, Photoshop, Photography, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Video, Video Editing, Garageband, Audacity, Lightroom, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photojournalism, Online Journalism

Education
American University   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Broadcast Journalism and Public Affairs

Beijing Jiaotong University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Committee for Western Civilization   2011 - Present
Voice of America   2001 - 2002

Skills
Editing, Public Speaking, Broadcast, Public Relations, Social Media, Teaching, Politics, Research, Journalism, Media Relations, Broadcast Journalism, International Relations, Writing, Non-profits, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Policy, Nonprofits, Blogging, Speech Writing, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Copywriting, Government, Publishing

Education
Claremont Graduate University
political philosophy

Georgetown University
Claremont Graduate School

Experience
Long & Foster Companies  June 2004 - Present
Voice of America   January 1974 - December 2003

Skills
Investment Properties, Buyer Representation, New Home Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Real Estate, Sellers, Condos, Relocation, Single Family Homes, Listings, Foreclosures, Residential Homes, Investors, Referrals, Real Estate Transactions, REO, Sales, Townhomes, FHA, HUD

Education
Case Western Reserve University   1970 — 1972
MA, Russian Language and literature

State University of New York at Buffalo   1967 — 1970
BA, Russian, English

Experience
Voice of America   2013 - Present
The Wall Street Journal  2005 - Present
The Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra   1991 - Present
Voice of America   2013 - Present
Independent Contractor  1990 - Present
Voice of America   2001 - 2012
Reader's Digest Association  2000 - 2001
The McLaughlin Group  1994 - 2001

Education
Harvard University   1987 — 1989
Master's Degree, Public Administration

Arizona State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program

Experience
National Endowment for Democracy  March 2014 - September 2014
Voice of America   September 2013 - December 2013
COHA Council on Hemispheric Affairs   June 2012 - May 2013
TUV SUD Czech   September 2010 - August 2011
Czech Parliament Institute   September 2008 - January 2009
Senate of Florida   April 2005 - April 2005

Skills
Organizing, Planning, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Event Management, Writing, Political Research, Team Leadership, Editing, International Relations, Social Media, Politics, Foreign Policy, Spanish, Leadership, Project Planning, Political Science, Government, Public Relations, Policy, Public Policy, Journalism, Human Rights, Qualitative Research, Diplomacy, European Union, International..., Economics, NGOs, International Security, French, International Human..., Foreign Languages

Education
Charles University in Prague   2010 — 2013
MA

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2011 — 2012
Semester Exchange

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences   2007 — 2010
Bachelor

Experience
Voice of America   2009 - Present
Voice of America   1983 - Present
US Navy Reserve  1987 - 2007
Belgian Department of Justice   1980 - 1981

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, International Relations, Program Management, Research, Government, Security Clearance, Content Management, Editing, Knowledge Management, Analysis, Training, Policy, Intelligence, Navy, Project Management

Education
Universite de Paris-X, Nanterre, France   1980 — 1984
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Sociology, Summa Cum Laude

College of Europe   1979 — 1980
Advanced European Studies in Public Administration - Postgraduate

Université libre de Bruxelles   1970 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, International relations, Distinction

Experience
World Bank Group  July 2014 - Present
Phacil, Inc  August 2013 - June 2014
Voice of America   June 2012 - November 2013
SiriusXM  March 2011 - August 2011
Voice of America   August 2010 - April 2011
VOA  August 2010 - April 2011
CBS Radio WPGC 95   January 2009 - June 2009
The Sports Zone  July 2007 - September 2007
Youth Mapping Project   May 2003 - May 2003

Skills
Facebook, Video, Training, Customer Service, Avid, Sound, Voice Over, Data Entry, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Blogging, Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Video Editing, Editing

Education
College of Southern Maryland   2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Communication

Richard Montgomery   2002 — 2006
Highschool Diploma

Experience
Apex Mosque, Non Profit Organization   August 2010 - Present
ISS/Sherry H. Montessori School, Seattle, WA   March 2008 - July 2010
Broadcasting Board of Governors  April 1991 - August 2008
Voice of America   April 1979 - March 1991

Skills
Budget Analysis, Financial Planning, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Non-profits, Government Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Analysis, Budgets, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Managerial Finance, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Public Speaking, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Budget Process, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Management, Payroll Taxes, Sales Tax, Tax

Education
Wake Technical Community College   2009 — 2010

Bellevue Community College   2008 — 2009
Bookkeeping

Graduate School USDA, Washington DC   1998 — 1999
Certificate

NISC, Washington DC   1992 — 1993
Certificate

La Salle Extension University, Chicago, IL   1981 — 1982
Degree

International Institute of Business, Morocco   1980 — 1981
Certificate

Experience
Middle East Broadcasting Network  May 2007 - Present
Voice of America   May 2002 - March 2007
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History /Air & Space / Black History / Archives /   November 2000 - June 2005

Skills
Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Broadcast, Media Production, Television, HD Video, Video, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Digital Media, Editing, Radio, Video Editing, Radio Producing, Avid Media Composer, Camera Operation, Camera, Avid

Education
Columbia College
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Midnight Rider Productions   March 2005 - Present
Astrocast.TV   February 2007 - January 2015
Voice of America   April 1996 - January 2005
U.S. Department of State   March 1992 - April 1996
United States Information Agency  April 1987 - September 1990
CNN  September 1981 - March 1987

Skills
Television Production, Broadcast, TV production, Documentaries, Media Production, Post Production, Shooting, astronomy, Science, New Media Integration, Breaking News, Social Networking, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Premiere, Live Broadcast, broadcast news, Video Production, Producing, Astronomy, Creative Writing, Television, Multimedia, News Packages, Field Producing, Avid, Broadcast Journalism, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Television, HD Video, Storytelling, ENPS, Videography, New Media, Avid Media Composer, Video, Radio Producing, Directing, Radio Broadcasting, Video Editing, Radio, Film Production, Screenwriting, Journalism

Education
Boston University   1974 — 1978
Broadcasting & Film

RMHS

RMHS

Experience
Freelance  December 2013 - Present
Voice of America   May 2012 - May 2013
CBS  September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Social Networking, Social Media, Dalet, Final Cut Pro, Writing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Copy Editing, Proofreading, French, Spanish, Art, Painting, Drawing, Blogging, Journalism, News Writing, Research, Audio Editing, Video, Radio, Web Content, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, New Media, Multimedia, Television, Creative Writing, Photography, Avid, Editorial, Radio Producing, Public Speaking

Education
Bowie State University   2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), TV/Broadcast Journalism

University of Maryland Eastern Shore   2006 — 2007
Biology

Experience
Self-Employed  September 2014 - Present
Technology for Tomorrow  October 2014 - June 2015
The Rendon Group (Boston)   April 2014 - September 2014
WorldBoston  September 2012 - April 2014
Common Good VT   May 2012 - September 2012
Vermont Council on World Affairs  September 2009 - May 2012
Voice of America   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, International Relations, Event Planning, Program Management, Social Media, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Project Planning, Grants, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Training, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Diplomacy, Social Networking, Blogging, French, Journalism, Program Development, Presentations, Strategic Communications, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Tourism Management, Tourism

Education
Brandeis University   2005 — 2009
B.A., International & Global Studies; French, Journalism

Winooski High School   2001 — 2005
General Studies, Valedictorian

Experience
Voice of America   September 2015 - Present
Words in the Bucket   September 2015 - Present
Boston University College of Communication  September 2014 - July 2015
Epiphany  September 2008 - September 2014
Impact International  November 2013 - July 2014
Apple Retail  August 2011 - July 2014
Home Retail Group PLC  July 2009 - January 2011
Honiton Community College   September 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Corporate Social..., Public Relations, Event Management, Research, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, International Relations, International..., Blogging, Marketing Communications, Africa, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Teamwork, Event Planning, Politics, English

Education
Boston University   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Journalism (Political Communication)

University of Bristol   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), International Relations

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature, Upper Second Class Hons

Experience
ContactsForLess.ca   October 2013 - Present
Lifetime Eyecare (DSBO Corporation)   July 2008 - Present
Fraserside Community Services   2011 - 2012
The YesPaul Real Estate Team, Windermere/S.C.A.   August 2005 - July 2008
OlgaYes.com - Olga Marchenko-Mortgage Planner   February 2004 - June 2006
PST Training   October 2000 - November 2005
Oak Harbor Fitness & Martial Arts   December 2002 - December 2003
Whidbey Island Window Cleaners   February 2000 - November 2001
Baker & McKenzie  May 2000 - August 2000
Voice of America   July 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Company Branding, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Business Management, Business Analysis, Company Management, Sales Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Outreach, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Human Resources, Market Planning, Email Marketing, Marketing Research, Media Relations, Small Business, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Television, Radio Advertising, Management, Corporate Branding, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Advertising, Social Networking, Training, Marketing, Online Marketing, Project Planning, Sales, Social Media, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Time Management, Program Management, E-commerce, Start-ups, Market Research

Education
Simon Fraser University   2011 — 2012
EMBA, Business Management

Seattle University School of Law   1998 — 2000
Juris Doctorate, Law

Arizona State University   1996 — 1996
SEASSI Certification, Advanced Vietnamese Program

University of Oregon   1993 — 1996
Master's of Arts, International Studies/Development

The Evergreen State College   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, International Economic Development

Experience
Greenpeace  April 2015 - Present
Middle East Broadcasting Networks  July 2012 - April 2015
Voice of America   January 2011 - July 2012
NomadsLand LLC   July 2002 - May 2012
Public Broadcasting Service  October 2009 - January 2011
American University  May 2009 - July 2009
American News Project (ANP) - Partnership with The Huffington Post   January 2008 - March 2009
Internews  August 2007 - January 2008
Tech TV  March 2000 - April 2002
CNN  October 1994 - December 1999

Skills
Public Speaking, WordPress, Website Development, Mobile Strategy, Facebook Marketing, Digital Strategy, New Media, SEO, Digital Media, Journalism, Video Production, Blogging, Digital Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Video Editing, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Publishing, Editing, Copy Editing, Television, Social Media, Web Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Film Production, CMS, Editorial Product..., Talent Acquisition, Online Journalism, Television Production, Videography, Content Development, Department..., Project Management, Google Analytics, Adobe Site Catalyst, Field Producing, Twitter, Software Prototyping, Usability Testing, HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, Storytelling

Education
The American University in Cairo   2002 — 2004
Masters, Middle East Studies, 3.5 GPA Cum Laude

California State University-Fresno   1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Journalism - History (Double Major), 3.5 GPA Cum Laude

Experience
Voice of America   2008 - Present
U.S. Department of the Treasury   2006 - 2007
Land O'Lakes  2003 - 2004
UNHCR  2001 - 2003
International Rescue Committee  2000 - 2001
OSCE  June 2000 - December 2000
Central European University  1994 - 1996
KPFK 90.7 FM  1993 - 1994

Skills
Breaking News, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Refugees, International..., Humanitarian Assistance, Grant Writing, Grant Monitoring, International Project..., Publications, Investigative Reporting, Report Writing, Intelligence Analysis, Research, Editing, Media Relations, Storytelling, Radio, Video Production, New Media, Video, Broadcast, International Relations

Education
Central European University
Master of Arts (MA), Balkans Studies

University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government / History

Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem   1988 — 1989

Experience
Forum Communications  December 2014 - Present
Voice of America   July 2012 - November 2014
Prince George's Community Television  June 2007 - July 2012
HQ Productions  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Video Editing, Camera Operating, Transcribing, Writing, Technical Direction, Troubleshooting, Editing, Journalism, Television, Radio, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Final Cut Pro, New Media, ENPS, Camera, Voice Over, Video Production, Documentaries, Post Production, Radio Broadcasting, Avid, Blogging, Media Relations, Non-linear Editing, Advertising, Videography, Storytelling, Producing, Social Media

Education
Bowie State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Middle Tennessee State University   2007 — 2008

Eleanor Roosevelt High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
New York Persian Cultural Center (NYPC)   2013 - Present
MTV  March 2015 - June 2015
Voice of America   June 2014 - December 2014
CNN - Anderson Cooper 360   January 2014 - May 2014
American Media  2007 - April 2014
Movements.org   July 2011 - January 2014
BBC Persian TV and Website   January 2009 - June 2011
Non-Stop Media, Inc. Shirzanan.com, The First Iranian Women's Sports Magazine   2007 - 2009
Iranian Media   1999 - 2006

Education
City University of New York Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies/ Brooklyn College   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Digital Journalism and Broadcasting, Magna Cum Laude graduate

City University of New York-Brooklyn College

Experience
Viddoc productions   2002 - Present
Voice of America   June 2007 - June 2009
Baha'i World Centre - Mount Carmel Baha'i Projects   June 1991 - August 2002
Ruhi Varqa Productions   1986 - 1991

Skills
Video Production, Photography, Documentaries, Producing, Video Editing, Directing, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Aerial Video and...

Education
Brooks Institute   1985 — 1986
Master of Science (MS), Photographic Communications

Brooks Institute   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Industrial Photography/Color Technology

Monroe Community College
Introduction to Small Unmanned Aerial Systems

Experience
National Defense University  July 2014 - Present
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars  September 2013 - May 2014
Voice of America   October 2009 - August 2013
New York University  January 2012 - June 2012
American University  January 2011 - May 2012
Institute for Security and Development Policy and Central Asia - Caucasus Institute, JHU   January 2006 - September 2009
JRI  2008 - 2009
Institute for Regional Studies   September 2001 - September 2005
Bitel GSM   September 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Research, International Relations, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Qualitative Research, International..., Public Policy, Human Rights, International Security, Editing, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Intercultural..., Higher Education, Diplomacy, Economics, Russian, Government, Civil Society, Conflict Analysis, Analysis, Conflict, Central Asia, Social Sciences, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Strategic Communications, History, Quantitative Research, Public Speaking, Stata, Teaching, Peacebuilding, Report Writing, Academic Writing, Policy, Social Media, University Teaching, Political Economy, Eastern Europe, Journalism, Grant Writing, Translation, French

Education
University of Bremen   2002 — 2005
PhD, Political Science

Central European University   2001 — 2002
MA, Political Sociology

American University - Central Asia   1997 — 2001
BA, Sociology

Experience
Voice of America   August 2010 - Present
Washington Media Institute   May 2012 - July 2014
George Washington University  May 2010 - July 2011
Voice of America   September 2008 - August 2010
Al Jazeera English  January 2008 - February 2008
CNN  July 2005 - May 2007
CNN  July 1998 - July 2005
ESPN  August 1997 - July 1998
Reuters Television  October 1996 - August 1997
CNN  August 1990 - September 1996

Skills
Editing, Writing, Journalism, Editorial, Ethics, Copy Editing, Production, New Media, Tumblr, CMS, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Video Production, Television, Storytelling, News Writing, Breaking News, Media Relations, Producing, Film, Radio, Video, ENPS, Broadcast Television, Media Production, Post Production, Feature Articles, Avid, Videography, Non-linear Editing, Content Development, Final Cut Pro, Online Journalism, Video Editing, Documentaries, Digital Media, Field Producing, Content Strategy, Camera, HD Video, Multimedia, Current Affairs, Voice Over, Investigative Reporting, Newspapers, Organization &..., Adobe Audition, Politics, AP Style, Audio Editing

Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College   1970 — 1974
B.A.

Bronx High School of Science   1967 — 1970

Washington Media Institute

Experience
Voice of America   September 2012 - Present
VOA - www.voanoticias.com   May 2009 - September 2012
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Hunter College  January 2009 - May 2009
The Digital Project   December 2006 - May 2009
reelblue, LLC   January 2007 - May 2008
Still Moving Productions   January 2007 - March 2008
New View Films   May 2007 - July 2007
Lucuma Films   January 2006 - January 2007
Museum of the Moving Image  January 2005 - February 2006
HITN  2002 - 2005

Skills
Video, New Media, Documentaries, Interactive Storytelling, Multimedia, Mobile Media, Digital Photography, Social Media, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Broadcast, Editing, Spanish, Blogging, Producing, Film, Facebook, Audio Editing, Web Design, Web publishing, Community Engagement, Media Strategy, Streaming Media, Employee Training, Visual Storytelling, Story Structure, Web Content Management

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College
MFA in Integrated Media

Instituto Superior de Arte (Havana, Cuba)
Bachelors Degree in Film, Radio and Television Communications

Experience
Voice of America   March 2008 - Present
Sing Tao Daily  January 2005 - March 2008
Mandarin Technology Co. LTD   December 2000 - July 2001
Power Radio (Power 98.9)   September 1999 - July 2001
Chinese Satellite Television Communications Group   September 1998 - September 1999
158th Division, Artillery Command, ROC   September 1996 - July 1998

Skills
Journalism, Television, Media Relations, Editing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Blogging, Politics, International Relations, Translation, Market Research, Press Releases, New Media, Multimedia, Advertising, Final Cut Pro, Breaking News, Social Media Marketing, Research, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Video Production, Video Editing, Policy Analysis, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Policy, Non-profits, Chinese, Integrated Marketing, International..., Marketing Management, Digital Media, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Corporate Communications, On-air Hosting, Hosting Events, US-China Relations, US-Taiwan Relations, US Politics, China Politics, Taiwan Politics

Education
American University - Kogod School of Business   2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General. International Finance.

Chinese Culture University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, International Relations

Chinese Culture University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, International Relations

Experience
IFC - International Finance Corporation  March 2010 - Present
Voice of America   October 2008 - June 2010
The World Bank  August 2007 - May 2008
National Academy of Social Insurance  May 2007 - August 2007
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) — Mission in Kosovo   March 2001 - September 2001
Adventist Development & Relief Agency   April 1999 - November 1999

Skills
Project Planning, Research, Team Leadership, Program Management, International..., Management, Financial Analysis, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Economics, Change Management, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Government, Public Relations, Event Planning, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, NGOs, English, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Training, Politics, Event Management, Marketing, Public Policy, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Negotiation, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, International Economics, Risk Management, Leadership, Africa, Microfinance, Development Economics, Finance, Emerging Markets

Education
Paul H. Nitze School of International Studies, Johns Hopkins University   2005 — 2007
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Economics

American University in Bulgaria   2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science and International Relations/ European Studies

Experience
adpessala@gmail.com   September 2014 - Present
D3 Systems, Inc.   January 2009 - February 2014
Dewey and LeBoeuf LLP   June 2006 - January 2009
Language ETC  2008 - 2009
Religion News Service  January 2006 - May 2006
Voice of America   September 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, SPSS, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Report Writing, Survey Research, Policy Analysis, Research, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Editing, Afghanistan, International..., SAS, Statistics, Microsoft Excel

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.)

The George Washington University   2002 — 2006
BA

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Experience
Acme Loop Group of San Francisco   2010 - Present
JE Talent  2000 - Present
International Talent Casting   1996 - Present
.   1992 - Present
Academy of Art University  2008 - 2010
Telegraph Hill Dwellers   2005 - 2010
numerous Production Companies  1992 - 2003
City of Osaka - Japanese Government   1989 - 1991
Voice of America   1985 - 1986

Skills
Voice Over, Acting, Casting, Public Speaking, French, Video Production, Social Media, Voice Acting, Coaching, Improvisation, Event Planning, Producing, Foreign Languages, Editing, Localization, Teaching, Community Outreach, Copywriting, Spanish, Theatre, Television, Drama, Directing, Film

Education
Institut catholique de Paris   1986 — 1987
Diploma, French Literature

Bennington College
Bachelor's degree, French Literature and Theatre

French-American International School

Lick-Wilmerding High School

Will Dunne's Playwriting Class

Experience
DOD/U.S. Marine Corps   October 2007 - Present
U.S. EPA   February 2007 - October 2007
DOJ/Office of Justice Programs   September 2003 - February 2007
DOT/Federal Highway Admin   October 1994 - September 2003
U.S. State Department   August 1989 - October 1994
Voice of America   August 1987 - August 1988
Federal Trade Commission  February 1987 - August 1987
U.S. Rep. Ken Kramer   November 1985 - January 1987
Denver Post/RM News   April 1979 - October 1985

Skills
National Security, Strategic Communications, Military, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Security Clearance, Spokesperson, Government, DoD, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Defense, Foreign Policy, Command, Military Operations, Corporate Communications, Legislative Relations, Tactics, International Relations, Speech Writing, Communications Planning, Policy Analysis, Policy, Operational Planning, Air Force, Internal Communications, Top Secret, Homeland Security, Army, Military Affairs, Government Contracting, Intelligence, Federal Government, Intelligence Analysis, Organizational..., Force Protection, Military Experience, Navy, Interagency Coordination, Emergency Management, Communication Training

Education
Colorado State University
BA, Communication

George Mason Univ.
MPA, Public Administration

Experience
Voice of America   Videographerwtov1980 - 1985
wpcb   1979 - 1980

Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh   1984 — 1985
Photographic Technology

Duquesne University   1973 — 1975
B.A., Journalism

Community College of Allegheny County   1971 — 1973
A.A., Journalism

Experience
AVAR CONSULTING, INC.   March 2014 - Present
Voice of America   June 2012 - March 2014
voice of america   August 2010 - June 2012
Voice of America   September 2009 - December 2009
Xinhua News Agency  October 2007 - February 2008
China Radio International  July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Editing, Writing, Public Relations, Radio, Translation, Spanish, Audio Editing, Advertising, InDesign, Research, Film, Magazines, Producing, Illustrator, English

Education
Ohio University   2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Journalism, PR, Advertising

Beijing Foreign Studies University   2004 — 2008
bachelor, international journalism and communication

Beijing Foreign Studies University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, International Journalism and Broadcasting

Experience
Voice of America   June 2014 - Present
Voice of America   June 2014 - Present
IBB  May 2008 - June 2014
Voice of America, Language Programming   2002 - 2008
International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Research   2000 - 2002
Voice of America, East Asia Division   1999 - 2000
Times Mirror Center for The People & The Press   1989 - 1996

Skills
International Relations, Politics, International..., Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Research, Government, New Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Editing, Management, Broadcast, Media Relations, Social Media

Education
Bethel University   1976 — 1980
BA, Political Science/English Literature

The George Washington University
Ph.D., Comparative Politics/East Asia

The George Washington University
MA, Comparative Politics/East Asia

Experience
KALLY K'S STEAKERY & FISHERY   REALTORPrudential Tropical RealtyOctober 2005 - Present
VOICE OF AMERICA   October 1975 - March 1979

Skills
Short Sales, Sellers, Listings, Buyer Representation, Foreclosures, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Real Estate, New Home Sales, Relocation, Contract Negotiation, Condos, REO, Investors, Waterfront, Residential Homes

Education
City University of New York-College of Staten Island   1973 — 1976
BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION

Experience
Kroll  October 2013 - Present
Voice of America   September 2011 - December 2011
EMC  June 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Chinese politics, Chinese Foreign Policy, Writing, Translation, Tutoring, Foreign Policy

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Asian Studies, 3.75

Fudan University   2012 — 2012

National Chengchi University   2010 — 2011
Chinese Language

Middlebury College   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Advanced Chinese

Boston University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, International Relations

Experience
WGBH  1997 - 2011
NPR  May 2007 - December 2007
WBUR  1992 - 1997
The Christian Science Monitor  1989 - 1992
NPR  1986 - 1989
Voice of America   1979 - 1989
KUWR   1977 - 1978
KXIC/KICG   1973 - 1976

Skills
Editing, Radio, Audio Editing, Radio Production, Copy Editing, On-air, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Editorial, ENPS, Broadcast Journalism, Voice Over, News Writing, Journalism, Stories, Audio, Storytelling, Radio Producing, Entertainment, Sound, Breaking News, Media Production, Documentaries, New Media, Online Journalism, Podcasting, Adobe Audition, Field Producing, Film, Broadcast Television

Education
University of Iowa   1972 — 1976
M.A., educational media

Colgate University   1967 — 1971
B.A., Liberal Arts

Experience
AJE - editorial   January 1997 - Present
Sirens Media  January 2013 - March 2014
National Geographic - Global Productions   October 2008 - January 2013
Discovery Studios  March 2008 - July 2008
Voice of America   September 2005 - August 2007
National Geographic  February 2003 - August 2007
Beyond Productions  July 2006 - December 2006
Random 1 - A&E Networks   February 2006 - July 2006
National Association of Home Builders - Production Group   January 2000 - December 2005
Discovery Communications Networks -Animal Planet   April 2002 - February 2003

Skills
Avid, Final Cut Pro, Reality, Avid Media Composer, Documentaries, Editing, Video, HD Video, Video Production, Post Production

Education
Boston University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Film/Video Production & Communications

Experience
International Management Services   April 2012 - Present
Voice of America   August 1981 - January 2010
World Wide Language Resources  2010 - 2010

Skills
Proofreading, Localization, Translation, English, Editing, International Relations, Politics, Linguistics, Journalism, Foreign Languages, Technical Translation, Subtitling, Interviews, Arabic, Simultaneous..., Language Services, Legal Translation, Interpreting, Multilingual, Foreign Policy, Wordfast

Education
State University of New York at Albany   1978 — 1980
Master's degree, Comparative Public Administration

American University of Beirut   1969 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Public Administration

Experience
KSU  January 2014 - Present
The Optimist Voice   July 2009 - Present
Latest Technology International   June 2005 - Present
Bowie MD USA   May 2005 - December 2005
Voice of America   February 1986 - July 2004

Skills
Media Writing, TV production, Audio and Video Editing, Professional Editing, Editing

Education
California Coast University   2000 — 2005
Doctor Of Business Admin, Business Admin

University of Kansas   1985 — 1990
Master of Arts, Theatre and Media Arts

Bayero University   1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications

Experience
Voice of America   2012 - Present

Education
Baltimore City Community College   2009 — 2011
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Voice of America   December 1993 - Present
Hechinger Company (inc)   June 1983 - June 1990

Skills
Typing, Telephone Reception, Filing, Mail Sorting

Education
Boston College   1985 — 1989
High School, Political Science and Government, 2.3

Experience
Department of State  September 2007 - Present
RAND Corporation  December 2005 - September 2007
Department of Defense  January 2000 - December 2005
Voice of America   May 1998 - January 2000

Skills
International affairs, East Asian Studies

Education
Stanford University   1996 — 1998
MA, East Asian Studies (China)

Bates College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, East Asian Languages and Literatures (Chinese)