Social Media Analyst/Cultural Advisor
Khair M Alizay, PhD
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 785- 5973
Security Clearance Eligibility: Top Secret granted on 2013 05 17 by DOHA
Education:
• Certificate
• School: Georgetown University
Awarded full scholarship for the English Heritage Language Speakers
at Georgetown University
Date: 01/5/2009-08/21/2009
Doctorate:
School: University of Hamburg
Specialization / Major: Geology and Geochemistry
Dissertation:: Geochemistry and Petrography of Becherbacher Dykes, Saar Nahe
Pfalz, Germany
Date Received: 08/1986
MS in Geology:
Master’s Degree Thesis: Geology and Geochemistry of Sherbrook Pluton,Nova
Scotia, Canada
Date Received: 07/1982
Bachelors:
School: University of Hamburg, Germany
Specialization(s) / Major: BS in Geology
Minor: Chemistry, Physics, Zoology Date Received: 07/1978
Associates:
School: Studiencolleg: Language Training, University of Hamburg, Germany
Date Received: 07/1974
Language Training and German High School Diploma,
Graduated with Honor
Experience:
Employment History:
From 02/2013- Present
Job Title: Freelance Translator
Employer: DMS-Visa-International, Inc
Supervisor: Dastagir Samee
Phone: 202- 745-3815
From: 09/2009 to: 01/31/2012
Job Title: Social Media Analyst/Cultural Advisor
Employer: Concepts and Strategies
Supervisor: Dean Parrish
Phone Number: 813-***-****
Description of Duties:
Relevant Background
Conducting research and analysis of topics related to the area of accountability of the
CENTCOM: The United States Central Command
To provide Dari/ and Pashto languages translation and to leverage the knowledge of the
languages and cultures to accurately and thoroughly collect open source information in
assigned areas.
To provide Dari / and Pashto languages translation. Review the available foreign social
media, forums, blogs, and accurately translate documents CENTCOM’s message to the
Pashto and Dari speaking audience
Engaging in against the propaganda and false news in social media, threads challenging
the presence of US and International Forces in AOR
Observe Dari / and Pashto cyber media, television reports daily to evaluate political and
public sentiment towards U.S foreign Policy and military operations in the CENTCOM
AOR
Make available any explanation of cultural, religious, ethnic, and political viewpoint of
AOR( particularly Afghanistan) to CENTCOM personnel, in order to improve cross-
cultural communication and understanding
From: 07/1998 To: 12/2008
Job Title: Consultant / Field manager
Employer: DMS- Visa International, Inc.
Supervisor: Dastagir Samee
Phone Number: 202-***-****
Description of duties:
Consulted clients with extensive travel planning to multi entry visas and how to better
serve them without interruption of their trip. Translation and preparation of important
documents for use in foreign countries such as trademarks, power of attorneys, articles of
incorporation etc.
From: 09/1993 To: 06/1998
Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Employer: Fair Fax County Public School System
Supervisor: Substitute Teacher Administration
Phone Number: 571-423-300
Description of duties:
Taught various subjects, preferably Geosciences, ESL, Special Education and German
Language at different levels
Fieldwork, Volunteer, or Teaching Experience:
1978: University of Hamburg. Student, tutor in Department of Geology.
University of Hamburg
Supervisor: Prof. Fiedler
Tel :( 49-40) - ***-**-****
July 1979: Environmental studies of brackish water on the outskirts of Hamburg; Project
involved analyzing oxygen content, pH, salinity.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. E. Degens
University of Hamburg
Tel: (49-40) - ***-**-****
June 1986-July 1986 : Participated in Valdivia Research Ship, studying Marine Geology
of the North Sea
Studied the Sand Movement and Submarine Erosion; Shallow Seismic and Sedimentary
Mapping
Marine Geological Institute of Hamburg
July 1981-August 1981: Geophysical exploration of Harzburger
Gabbromassive, Germany
Dr. Guenter von Boransart, University of Hamburg
Tel :( 49-40)-***-**-****
Summer 1979: Carried out Environmental studies of Brackish Water in outskirt of
Hamburg University of Hamburg. Researched and assessed pollutant and toxic agents in
the Elbe River.
Tel: (49-40) -428-385004
1978: University of Hamburg. Student, tutor in Department of Geology.
University of Hamburg
Supervisor: Prof. Fiedler
Tel :( 49-40) - ***-**-****
Other Skills, Qualifications:
Native professional proficiency of Dari / and Pashto; knowledge of politics and history of
the region
Fluency in spoken, writing reading of German
Superior writing and editing skills in Dari/ and Pashto
Analytical writing skill in Dari/ and Pashto; Social Media Analysis ( My job at
MacDill Air Base, Florida)
Interested in classical and modern Farsi/Dari literature
Well versed with the works of the five most famous poets of the Persian language;
Rumi, Saadi,Hafiz, Nezami and Ferdausi
Familiar with the current events in the region ( Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan)
Advanced knowledge of Afghanistan/Iran geopolitical matters
Calligraphy: Dari/, Arabic and Old English Letters