Assistant University
Resume:
Fahim Masoud
St. Peters, MO 63376
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts, May 2013
Major: History; Minor: Political Science
Current GPA: 3.8/4.0; Dean's List (All Semesters)
MILITARY AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of International and Area
Studies, St. Louis, MO
Teaching Assistant (January 2013 - May 2013)
. Serve as teaching assistant for "Seminar on the World Crisis," a
course focused on major global issues and their long-term implications
. Contributed to the course curriculum by selecting textbooks and
recommending lecture topics
. Led biweekly discussions on class readings and lecture material
Cubic Applications, Inc., Fort Polk, Louisiana
Interpreter/Cultural Adviser (January-August 2010, May-August 2011-2012)
. Provided education and training on Afghan culture and languages to US
State Department officials and US Army officers
. Interpreted Dari and Pashto for US Marine Special Operations troops
. Received numerous letters of commendation for superb performance
L-3 Titan Linguistic Operations, Herat, Afghanistan
Translator (March 2006 - January 2008)
. Entrusted to translate for senior officers and accompany officers
on combat missions
. Selected from 100 translators to work as the sole interpreter for the
Brigade Commander
. Received military coins and letters of commendation from Army officers
in recognition of outstanding service
ACTIVITIES
Washington University, Merle Kling Undergraduate Honors Fellowship, St.
Louis, MO
Undergraduate Fellow (August 2011 - May 2013)
. Selected as one of five fellowship members on the basis of academic
performance and professor recommendations
. Conduct research on China's economic expansion into Kazakhstan
. Writing 30-page research paper that will be published in Slideshow, a
research journal sponsored by Washington University
Program Intern (August 2012 - May 2013)
. Recruit new fellows and communicate with professors about potential
candidates
. Invite former fellowship participants to come to campus and speak to
current fellows
Washington University Political Review, St. Louis, MO
Staff Writer (August 2011 - May 2013)
. Wrote articles on world affairs for this student-run political
magazine
. Conducted research on global issues through online sources and
interviews with experts
Washington University Books and Basketball, St. Louis, MO
Day Leader and Tutor (August 2012 - December 2012)
. Coordinate all aspects of weekly tutoring sessions
. Tutor underprivileged elementary school students in reading and math
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
. Language Skills: Fluent in English, Persian, and Pashto; Moderate
proficiency in Arabic
. Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access
. Interests: Avid long-distance runner; completed three marathons in
Chicago, Los Angeles, and St. Louis; completed the Chicago 2013 Tough
Mudder
List of Publications to Date
The Economic Rise of China and its Implications for the United States and
the World
https://pages.wustl.edu/files/pages/imce/figure/slideshow-2013.pdf
A New Great Game in Central Asia?
http://www.wupr.org/2012/11/11/a-new-great-game-in-central-asia/
Book Review - The Warrior's Heart
http://www.wupr.org/2012/11/18/book-review-the-warriors-heart-by-eric-
greitens/
Afghanistan After the Withdrawal of US Forces
http://www.wupr.org/2012/12/31/too-fast-too-soon-afghanistan-after-
withdrawal/
Book Review - China Airborne
https://pages.wustl.edu/figure/book-month-may-2013
The Coming Collapse of China
http://www.wupr.org/2013/05/25/the-coming-collapse-of-china/
Is Europe Fading into Insignificance on the World Stage?
http://www.wupr.org/2013/05/25/10070/
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