Alexandria Niewijk Suthard
298 Lama Place, Kailua,HI
Summary
Former Active Duty Air Force Officer and Diplomat in the Foreign Service U.S. State Department/USAID with service in north Africa, Korea, Iraq, Southeast Asia, Europe and Afghanistan seeks position in the Defense Intelligence Agency. Skills and accomplishments include working for defense contractors and negotiating between diplomatic and defense agencies of American and foreign countries, intelligence and analysis, mission management. Experienced in communication, , policy implementation. Adept at working under pressure and adapting to new environments to support USG objectives. PhD level training in library science/computer science, geography/GIS, ocean floor mapping, Chinese economic policy, psychology, and epidemiology. Resided in Hawaii since 2006. Former East-West Center fellow (U.S. State Department).
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Matriarch and Hospice Provider
3 grown Stepchildren, 2 sons, grandson
Oahu, HI
2009 - Current
- Participated in all aspects of caring for a family - from birth to death, advocating for their safety, education, and medical care in the thriving multicultural community of Hawaii, delivering respectful, compassionate care.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills to my stepchildren after their mother's death. Two entered federal government service after college.
- Kept current and involved in world events, voracious reader of American and foreign policy, economics and tactical and strategic drivers.
Public Health Analyst
Booz, Allen, Hamilton
Honolulu, HI
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Under Top Secret Clearance, identified risks and assessed potential impact of American involvement in the Pacific Region.
- Conducted extensive research into concerns such as Pacific theater logistics, international security, and USG readiness.
- Designed Hurricane Response Plans for the State of Hawaii.
- Developed wartime plans to meet USG objectives.
- Mentored associate consultants to encourage enthusiasm toward tasks and responsibilities.
- Evaluated needs of clients and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Conducted research, surveys and interviews to gain business insights.
PhD Student Library Science/Ocean Policy
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Taught courses in communications/library science and geography and led field trips for undergraduate students.
- Participated in weekly seminars of the East-West Center on International Relations
- Completed over four years of coursework at the 600 and 700 graduate level in library science and research, law, geography, and ocean policy. Specialties included economics in China, field experience in Israel, HIV/AIDS in long line fisheries, shipping industries, and energy/seafloor mapping in the Asia-Pacific region.
Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
U.S. State Department/USAID
Badakshan, Afghanistan
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Served as a Foreign Service Officer in Iraq, Mali, and Afghanistan, interpreting research and technical data and implementing programs in rapidly changing environments.
- Served on the Presidential Emergency Management Committee for HIV/AIDS, developing budgets and policy to meet U.S. strategic objectives.
- Managed large portfolios in wartime areas to coordinate personnel, budget and schedule and handle demanding, high ops tempo environment.
- Discerned the needs of the host country and balanced competing interests of bilateral donors, public-private partnerships, DoD, NGOs, and faith-based institutions in country.
Military Leadership Program
The Home Depot Inc
New York, NY
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Planned the first Home Depot and EXPO Stores in Manhattan and all boroughs of NYC.
- Sourced tools at factories in China, improving logistics and revenue.
- Promoted the involvement of military veterans and women in the highest levels of the corporate structure of the company to improve the diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
- Analyzed program effectiveness and recommended continuous improvement methods, delivering innovation and providing tangible value to end-users.
Logistics/Product Supply Manager
Quantum and Maxtor
Milpitas, CA
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Negotiated with Japanese suppliers and coordinated shipping and build plans for products with over 350 component parts. Delivered products on a short life-cycle.
- Analyzed information about defects and vulnerabilities in supplier performance and procurement.
- Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
- Directed material control and accounting data and evaluated output documents from supply systems (Oracle/SAP).
Captain
United Stated Air Force
Adana, Turkey
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Supervised and managed peacetime and wartime programs as director of 40 person public health offices in New Mexico, Turkey, and South Korea.
- Oversaw programs designed to protect health and safety of defense forces and host country nationals. Top Secret Clearance.
- Chief of public health during the rollout of anthrax vaccinations, HIV/AIDS in Korea, a major gastrointestinal disease study, malaria in Turkey, leishmaniasis outbreaks near the Syrian border, and patrol of the No-Fly zone over Iraq.
- Oversaw weapons permits and occupational health in exercises and missions.
- Response to natural disasters, unexploded ordinance, and decontamination stations.
- Prepared briefings and delivered briefings to large audiences.
- Managed infection control plans and policies that spanned the host country objectives and USG priorities.
Education
MFA coursework - Creative Writing
Bennington College
Bennington, VT01.2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto05-2011
M.A.T. - Massage Therapy
Quantum
Honolulu, HI05.2011
Ph.D. Level - Geography And Library Science
University of Hawaii
Manoa, HI01.2009
M.P.H. - International Health And Epidemiology
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
School For International Training
Brattleboro, VT05.1993
Skills
- Human Intelligence and Counterintelligence
- Analysis
- Rapid adoption of computer programs
- Coordination and diplomacy with International Agencies
- Private Sector Experience
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Spokesperson Experience
- Supervision & Leadership
- Negotiation and Resolution
- Mediation Techniques
- Complex Program Management
- Emergency Response
- Progress Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Health and Safety Planning
- Crisis Management
- Contract Management
- Budget Planning
- Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Timeline
Public Health Analyst
Booz, Allen, Hamilton
01.2009 - 10.2009
PhD Student Library Science/Ocean Policy
University of Hawaii at Manoa
08.2006 - 01.2009
Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
U.S. State Department/USAID
07.2003 - 07.2008
Military Leadership Program
The Home Depot Inc
07.2002 - 07.2003
Logistics/Product Supply Manager
Quantum and Maxtor
07.2000 - 07.2002
Captain
United Stated Air Force
07.1996 - 07.2000
Matriarch and Hospice Provider
3 grown Stepchildren, 2 sons, grandson
2009 - Current
MFA coursework - Creative Writing
Bennington College
Master of Science - Psychology
Palo Alto University
M.A.T. - Massage Therapy
Quantum
Ph.D. Level - Geography And Library Science
University of Hawaii
M.P.H. - International Health And Epidemiology
Yale School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
School For International Training
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