Brandon Clarke
*** ******** ****, ********* ****, GA 30269
**************@*****.***
Professional Profile
An energetic graduate of Middle Eastern studies well practiced in working with
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people from all around the world. Extended experience meeting with and organizing
events and efforts in other countries and cultures. Trained in team leadership, task
planning, and task organization with a goal to have a career in international affairs and
relations while maintaining my status as an officer in the Army National Guard.
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. May, 2013.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Studied Middle Eastern Culture, history, politics, and language extensively,
including classes on the relationship between America and the Middle East as
well as the relationships the countries of the Middle East and South Asia have
with each other. Also studied the fundamentals of the Islamic religion and
reformist patterns and ideologies in modern Islam.
International Experience
Studied abroad to Tajikistan, Hungary, and Turkey.
Lived from 2008 2010 in South India working every day with the people there and
living completely immersed in their culture.
Employment
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, August 2007 December 2013
Commissioning December 2013 as a Lieutenant in Military Intelligence in
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the Georgia National Guard.
2. Lead cadets in trainings and educational events.
3. Learned military tactics, history, and weapons use.
E.M. Blue, 2007 2008, 2010 2011, Seasonally
Owner's Assistant Responsibilities included managing inventory,
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purchasing supplies, and evaluating and repairing roofs.
References
Dr. Abbas Barzegar – 404-***-****, *********@***.***
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies/Islam at Georgia State University
Dr. Shawn Powers – 404-***-****, ***@***.***
Assistant Professor of Communication at Georgia State University
Ron Plauche – 678-***-****, *******.***@****.*****.***
Vice Principal of Booth Middle School in Peachtree City, Georgia