DIANE MOHAMED

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Canva: Proficient in designing visually engaging promotional materials
• Intertrac: Enhanced situational awareness through effective use
• ProSeries Tax: Competent in efficient tax-related tasks
• Social Media: Leveraged for impactful communication, outreach, and event promotion
• CITI Training: Demonstrates ethical and regulatory awareness
• STATA: Proficient in conducting quantitative analysis for data-driven decision-making

• PALLAS ADVISORS, Washington, D.C., National Security Fellow, 32, 01/2024, Present, Curate and deliver daily news roundups, ensuring team awareness of national security and tech-related information, Spearhead stakeholder mapping efforts, identifying pivotal entities crucial to client success, Craft concise 5 by 8 briefs, aiding effective introductory meetings with prospective clients, Prepare executive summaries, demonstrating a keen ability to distill complex information for strategic presentations, Conduct comprehensive research and prepare materials for Central Command (CENTCOM) murderboards, supporting combatant commanders in Confirmation and Posture hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)
• ATLANTIC COUNCIL, Washington, D.C., Young Global Professional, 40, 08/2023, 12/2023, Utilized Marketo and Salesforce for efficient management of marketing initiatives, ensuring targeted and effective outreach, Published newsletters spotlighting programs events, publications, and recent developments in the region, Leveraged WordPress for designing and maintaining dynamic event pages, enhancing the organization's digital presence, Collaborated with non-resident senior fellows in research and publication editing, Led project management efforts, coordinating successful public events and private roundtable conferences
• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE-U.S. LIBYA EXTERNAL OFFICE, New York, NY, Consultant (under supervision of SIPA faculty advisor), 20, 01/2023, 05/2023, Drafted metrics to measure progress towards stability in Libya, aligning with the Global Fragility Act, Developed strategies for conflict prevention and stabilization, contributing to the enhancement of preparedness programs, Conducted a comparative analysis of the security and development sector in conflict zones (Lebanon, Iraq, Colombia), focusing on lessons learned in security sector reform (SSR) and disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programming, Created matrices to weigh information and options, aiding in the design of actionable risk management plans for counterterrorism efforts, Operationalized the Do No Harm principle by incorporating stress-testers and qualifications for recommendations, demonstrating a thoughtful and holistic approach to interventions, Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. government interagency collective efforts, contributing to a holistic approach in stakeholder engagement
• PERMANENT MISSION OF THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS, New York, NY, Policy Advisor Intern, 40, 06/2022, 11/2022, Drafted insightful reports post U.N. Security Council meetings on the Middle East, Represented and advocated for peaceful uses of nuclear energy at the 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), demonstrating diplomatic communication skills, Systematized and researched background information and talking points for First Secretary responsible for disarmament and nonproliferation as well as the Middle East and North Africa portfolio, Composed thematic reports on member states' positions, expressed during the 77th UN General Assembly Debate, on issues such as two state solution, UNRWA, climate change, terrorism, food crisis, economic growth, and the situation in Ukraine, Researched and appraised evolving terrorism and nuclear threats, policies, and strategies in the MENA region
• COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE (MEI), New York, NY, Program Assistant, 20, 01/2022, 05/2022, Organized all aspects of MEI's public lectures program, including advertising and communicating with speakers, Maintained MEI's website, social media, and created promotional materials using Canva
• PERMANENT MISSION OF AFGHANISTAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS, New York, NY, Intern, 40, 01/2021, 07/2021, Documented critical information articulated by representatives at conferences pertaining to decolonization, effects of atomic radiation, peacekeeping operations, political missions, and Israeli practices and settlement activities, Produced on-demand and concise memos for diplomats, contributing to Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefings, Monitored and analyzed the political and security, human rights, and economic developments
• U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, New York, NY, Enumerator, 40, 07/2020, 10/2020, Collected household and demographic statistics via in-person and phone interviews with 2020 census respondents and proxies, Educated respondents on the importance of completing the census and conversed with non-responsive household members, specifically Arabic-speaking individuals
• OFFICE OF SENATOR CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York, NY, Immigration Caseworker, 20, 09/2019, 01/2020, Handled casework filed by constituents experiencing problems with federal agencies, such as ICE, IRS, DHS, and USCIS, and devised letters on their behalf, Mobilized press conferences to address immigration, asylum, and military assistance issues
• ANDERSEN GLOBAL TAX AND LEGAL, Cairo, Egypt, Researcher (Remote), 20, 12/2019, 08/2020, Researched and drafted sections of the firm's annual book publication 'Egypt Land of Opportunities 2020,' focusing on the advancements of the Egyptian economy and legal system, Analyzed the impact of tourism and real estate on the oil and gas economy, and the influence of foreign investment on the public and private sector in Egypt and globally
• ANDERSEN GLOBAL TAX AND LEGAL, Cairo, Egypt, Legal Intern, 40, 06/2019, 08/2019, Prepared legal documents such as motions, interrogatories, court documents, and case briefs, Translated and revised Arabic documents to English and reviewed an array of legal documents for staff attorneys on cases related to foreign counterparts, Served as a liaison to foreign clients, communicating across cultural and political differences to strengthen relationships
• HERBST & ASSOCIATES, New York, NY, Legal Assistant, 20, 01/2019, 06/2019, Managed confidential records, processes, and documents for legal proceedings such as Wills, Trusts, Estate, and Leases, and communicated promptly with current and new clientele, Transcribed lawyer's dictaphone recordings onto WordPerfect, and ensured memos and letters were grammatically correct, Drafted and proofread legal correspondences for Real Estate and Estate matters such as contracts, memos, motions, and briefs
• AGAG MULTI SERVICE ACCOUNTANT OFFICE, New York, NY, Intern, 20, 07/2017, 11/2018, Served as the first point of client contact for non-native English speakers during tax season while remaining mindful of cultural differences and language barriers, Delegated over 200 citizenship applications retrieving ITIN numbers and logistics related to filing annual taxes, Advised during 2017-2018 tax season, preparing taxpayer files by inputting data onto the ProSeries system
• INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, New York, NY, Intern, 40, 05/2017, 08/2017, Engaged with students daily via social media (Facebook and Instagram) to provide and publish compelling content containing practical advice and resources, Conceptualized and contributed to the development of programs aimed at maximizing fundraising potential