Accomplished Strategic Communications leader with 15+ years experience
Resume:
SYED RIZWAN NASAR
**** ****** ***** *** ***, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
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SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
SKILLS • Facebook, X-Twitter, Tweet Deck, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Hootsuite, Maltego, Skopenow, Recorded future, Dark Web OpenIO, Dataminr, SEON, OFAC, SumSub, LexisNexis, Adobe Social, Snapchat, Telegram, Tumblr, Blogging, etc.
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT, Access, SharePoint, Teams)
• EDUCATION:
Master of Arts & Sciences in Marketing Communication Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Advertisement Michigan State University RELEVANT
BACKGROUND
• Accomplished Strategic Communications leader with 10+ years supporting mission-critical initiatives across DoD, DHS, the Department of State, and the Intelligence Community. Hold an active Government Security Clearance and deep expertise in national security priorities, public safety imperatives, and geopolitical dynamics.
• Trusted advisor known for developing high-impact organizational content, authoring analytical research, and leading strategic messaging across multiple platforms. Skilled in cross-team collaboration, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs strategy.
• Extensive experience supporting agencies such as CBP’s Office of Field Operations, the U.S. Air Force, NGA and U.S. CENTCOM. Adept in social media strategy, presentation development, and interagency coordination - advancing integrated communications that inform decisions, identify emerging threats, and protect federal interests.
WORK HISTORY OCTOBER 2024 – JUNE 2025 (D&G SOLUTIONS) Communications and Marketing Research SME DHS (CBP-Office of Field Operations) Washington D.C.
• Work on the launch of CBP- Office of Field Operations Strategy 2025-2030.
• Assist in development and solely author research reports.
• Researched and created contents for presentations for various industry stakeholders.
• Developed social media reports and created contents for various social media platforms.
• Worked closely with teammates to create contents targeted towards various government departments.
• Conduct research and analysis on various topics, including national security, economic security, integration and workforce cultivation.
DECEMBER 2023-JULY 2024 (GEMINI INDUSTRIES)
Market Research Analyst USAF (OCEA’s Portfolio Management Team) Fairfax, VA
• Utilize various business intelligence tools to uncover and evaluate industry trends.
• Assist in development and solely author research reports.
• Leverage clear analytic judgment to deliberately interact with USG stakeholders, corporate entities, investors, and industry associations to generate reports and Air Force insights.
• Develop and maintain relationships with personnel and management of companies within the Portfolio.
• Keep abreast of industry-related news flow. Analyze implications of news/industry developments to portfolio companies and USG stakeholders.
• Develop a strategic engagement hypothesis for Air Force stakeholders to promote, project, or protect Air Force equities by leveraging preliminary market assessments.
MARCH 2021- DECEMBER 2023 (VECTRUS)
Communications Officer N.G.A (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) Springfield, VA
• Work closely with Director HD office and develop all internal and external communications.
• Develop communications strategies and draft
communications plans.
• Supervise, gather information and conduct monthly Townhall and Supervisor’s Information Session.
• Develop customer-focused content including email campaigns, news articles, brochures and recruitment materials, best practices, job aids, presentations, briefings, informational materials, reports, videos, and web content
• Assist with graphics, visual design, and layout
• Work closely with teams across various departments such as legal, finance, compliance, and operations to ensure seamless execution of RFIs.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and national security policies.
• Monitor media to keep an eye on market trends and happenings and report to senior leadership.
DECEMBER 2019- MARCH 2021(INTELLIBRIDGE)
Sr. Intelligence Analyst Department of State – Diplomatic Security Arlington, VA
• Conduct research on capital market transactions including equity and debt issuances, and structured finance deals pertaining to Command’s objectives.
• Work closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence organizations, and financial institutions to gather and exchange information pertinent to terrorist financing activities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings from financial investigations, presenting clear insights and actionable intelligence to support decision-making processes.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate open-source information extracted from Internet blogs, websites, homepages, social media sites, discussion forums, to include video media to assess the tactics, techniques, and procedures being used by adversaries.
• Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in financial transactions to trace the flow of funds, uncovering sources of funding, and understanding the financial structure of terrorist groups.
• Assess financial risks associated with terrorist financing activities and propose strategies to mitigate such risks within legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop products for the clients that will help to assess security threats to the diplomatic community and facilities round the world.
MARCH 2010 - DECEMBER 2019 (CACI, INC)
Intelligence Research Analyst US Central Command - MacDill AFB Tampa, FL
• Collect and analyze intelligence data from multiple sources, including open sources, classified sources, social media and human intelligence sources.
• Provide support and expertise in financial investigations and legal proceedings related to terrorist financing activities.
• Develop and maintain intelligence databases to support analysis and dissemination of intelligence products.
• Conduct research and analysis on various topics, including national security, public safety, and geopolitical issues.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of how various organizations are conducting financial transactions in support of their agenda.
• Evaluate intelligence information and identify trends, patterns, and relationships to develop intelligence products.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to intelligence activities.
DECEMBER 1999 - MARCH 201O (MICROSOFT CORPORATION) Senior Marketing Communications Manager One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington
• Planned with various subsidiaries worldwide for a 50-city road show.
• Market research to see top trends in the industry and cloud computing.
• Designed communications and PR material for subs.
• Worked with worldwide partners to implement TAPS program and partner participation in various marketing activities.
• Secured monthly webcasts for internal & external partners.
• Worked with worldwide OEM Office & Server Marketing teams and assisted them in various marketing campaigns.
• Designed & developed business impact / metrics report after market research and surveys.
• Sent weekly & monthly reports to team members to help assess campaign impact.
• Supervised vendors to design & develop partner surveys, webcasts & web courses.
• Compiled survey results and sent status report to team members and senior executives.
• Managed & supported the marketing programs in European Union Countries, US & LATAM and APAC regions. Developed & executed advertising campaigns for the Protocol Licensing Program.
• Created print & on-line advertising to run in various languages for various European publications.
• Supervised media selection & buys.
• Designed Trade Show’s Booth displays and collaterals.
• Worked closely with Protocol licensees to develop Case Studies & Press Releases for them. Also wrote Business Impact Articles and White Papers.
• Tracked the Protocol website visits and developed reports to track visitor’s trends.
• Worked closely with Ad MSN sales, Ad Operations, Ad Technologies and Ad Planning to introduce & incorporate new ad products on the MSN-Carpoint site.
• Introduce & incorporate new ad products.
• Introduced process for smooth flow of ad products; from creating feature proposals to launch of the product. Also tracked & reported product performance.
• Created the ad budget and tracked ad revenue.
• Worked closely with MSN NGAP team to introduce the next generation of ad products.
• Drove print and online advertising for Microsoft Windows 2000 directed towards Small Businesses and Influential End Users. Developed special media partnering communication
opportunities i.e. advertorials & seminars. Managed a $9 million ad budget.
• Developed and wrote Creative Input Documents and led advertising agency to develop creative directly in line with the input documents in timely a manner.
• Approved media selection and execution. Worked closely with product and research teams to develop effective and correct communication messaging.
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