DAVID S. OUALAALOU
International Security analyst . U.S. foreign operations advisor
703-***-**** . **********@*******.***
PROFILE
Carried out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers.
Expert in foreign affairs, international politics, religions, and social
climates of many countries in North Africa, and the Middle East
Multilingual: Fluent in English, French, and Arabic; conversational in
Spanish and Dari
EDUCATION
PhD--Public Policy/homeland security, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
2013
MA--International relations/ security policy, St. Mary's University, San
Antonio, TX 2002
EXPERIENCE
GUEST LECTURER - Baylor University, Waco, Texas 2008-present
Delivering lectures to groups of students in the areas of International
Security, Islamic- Christian relations, the Middle East, terrorism,
and the role of religion in shaping one's perspectives of global
affairs.
Encouraging students to engage in meaningful and systematic in-depth
discussions, intellectual development, and cross-cultural
understanding.
Industrial Contractor, Reston, Virginia 2007-2013
International Security Analyst
Engaged in multi-disciplinary intelligence projects promoting U.S.
government foreign policy.
Cultural advisor and formal interpreter for military and civilian
dignitaries and officials.
Framed U.S. government policies and interests within the proper cultural
and political context of countries engaged while providing cultural,
political, and religious awareness to US government officials during
negotiations with officials from countries in the Middle East.
Abraxas Corporation, McLean, Virginia 2005-2007
International Security Analyst
Executed military, political, and cultural missions on behalf of the U.S.
government
Provided regional orientation, democracy, cultural differences, religious
beliefs and values, foreign internal defense, and political country
insights, including foreign language proficiency and in-country
experience; disseminating information to high-level officials during
negotiations with foreign officials of targeted countries.
JTG, Alexandria, Virginia 2003-2005
International Field Analyst . Linguist
Analyzed foreign intelligence on behalf of the U.S. government; conducted
low-level source operations, open source, non-technical operations, and
counterintelligence briefings.
Coordinated intelligence efforts with other law enforcement agencies,
including the FBI.
Provided simultaneous translation during counterterrorism training
exercises of friendly countries.
Assessed performance of other linguists during training of foreign
military units, ensuring translation was accurate as well as critiquing
at the end of each session for better translation and understanding of
cultural differences, dialects, and colloquialisms.
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Afghanistan, Bolivia, Cambodia,Canada, Denmark, Djibouti, England,
Finland, France, Grand Cayman,Germany, Holland, Iraq, Ivory Coast,
Japan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
TECHNICAL
Successfully completed communication electronic warfare equipment
operation course.
Microsoft Office Suite, PSSP, Lotus Notes, Analyst Notebook, and other
analysis tools.
AWARDS
Military achievement medal, 2001
Winner of 2001 Worldwide Language Olympics (Arabic skills), Monterey,
California, 2001
Certificate of Appreciation, Translator, U.S. Government, 2002 and
2004