Arnold Zongo
Houston,TX
Summary
Strong research skills, coupled with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide strategic insights. Experienced in academic and policy-oriented environments, committed to contributing to the development of robust national security strategies and global political dynamics. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, project management, and policy analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Washington, DC
09.2023 - Current
- Contributing to the Center's ongoing policy-relevant research projects
- Writing reports and summaries on a wide range of security and human rights concerns in the Sahel.
- Conducted in-depth research and authored a report focusing on the impact of the insecurity crisis on youth in the countries in the Sahel.
- Currently researching and writing a report capturing insights of 15 journalists in Burkina, Niger, and Mali on the challenges (security, governance, civil liberties, and the economy) facing these countries under military rule
- Crafted a succinct summary of Amnesty International's 65-page "Burkina Faso: Death was slowly creeping on us" report.
Concierge Manager
Hines Real Estate
Houston, Texas
05.2022 - Current
- Manage all concierge staff, ensuring that they provided exceptional service to guests.
- Conducting research, assembling, and analyzing data to prepare reports and documents.
- Supporting the development of and review of operations manuals, processes, work standard guides.
- Provide guidance and support to team members in order to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations by regularly inspecting equipment and facilities.
- Assist in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction ratings and improve overall guest experience.
- Conduct training and development sessions for new hires and existing employees.
Co-Founder & President
Burkina Faso Global Council
Houston, TX
05.2018 - Current
- Coordinating institutional activities and new initiatives to strengthen U.S.-Burkina Faso relations
- Arranging meetings and events and facilitating discussions between American investors and members of city, state and federal government and Burkinabe government
- Organized in 2019 the Burkina Faso Economic & Cultural Day in the USA. A three-day event which brought together officials from Burkina Faso with the mayor of Houston, Houston city council members, U.S. Congress members, and American investors
- Facilitated meetings between numerous American investors and Burkina former President Roch Kaboré in New York during the UN annual meeting.
Education
Ph.D. - National Security Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2024
Master of Science - International Relations And Affairs
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Statistical Analysis
- Multitasking and Organization
- Database Research
- Project Planning
- Crisis Management
- Policy Analysis
- Cybersecurity Policy
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Workflow Analysis
Certification
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - ID# LFpv3tprvcm
Languages
English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Moore
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Moore Interpreter at Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Volunteer May 2022- Aug 2022
- The Association of Burkinabe in Houston President June 2016 -July 2017
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Community Service Award Recipient Jan 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Intern
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies
09.2023 - Current
Concierge Manager
Hines Real Estate
05.2022 - Current
Co-Founder & President
Burkina Faso Global Council
05.2018 - Current
Ph.D. - National Security Studies
Liberty University
Master of Science - International Relations And Affairs
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - ID# LFpv3tprvcm
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