Katie Finlinson
Franktown,CO
Summary
Analytical experience in government, academic, and private sector in support of national security and foreign policy, specifically the growing Chinese influence in Mexico, and its effects on the US drug trade; over-the-horizon nuclear threats; and Iran’s foreign military operations. My analysis on strategic nuclear weapons threats originating from the United Arab Emirates was recently published in the Marine Corp’s Journal of Advanced Military studies. Currently carrying out applied analytical research for NORAD/NORTHCOM’s analysis division (J2), to ascertain the impact of China’s role in the US/Mexico drug trade. Engaged citizen of Colorado with a firm understanding of Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDT) and its aims to reduce the supply of drugs in the region through collaborative efforts between multiple agencies and levels of government.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabinet Member, Professional Certificate Candidate
Center for Anticipatory Intelligence (Logan, UT)
Logan, UT
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted threat intelligence research in support of federal Minerva grant analyzing Chinese export of dataveillance technology to Mexico and the potential impacts of NORAD/NORTHCOM operations within its AOR
- This project analyzes critical cultural factors (CCFs) that could influence Mexican state deployment of this technology, relevant CCFs within Mexican society that would either welcome or reject this technology, points of leverage for the US, as well as impacts on the strategic relationship between Mexico and US.
Logistics Specialist
African Energy (St. David, AZ)
St. David, AZ
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible for auditing the company’s warehouse, which contained over $1 million of solar energy inventory exported to over three hundred partners in dozens of African countries; implemented a new auditing procedure which significantly reduced the number of inventory discrepancies; and analyzed and investigated possibilities of vendor error and internal theft.
Foreign Service Officer (Internship)
US Embassy (Muscat, Oman)
Muscat, Oman
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Drafted four diplomatic cables on the state of the Omani mining industry, joint business ventures between Oman and the U.S., religious freedoms, and the disenfranchised youth population and its political effects—placing a high premium on the inertia that Omani culture played on local developments and State Department policy decisions.
Public Affairs Consultant/Speechwriter
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, (Seoul, South Korea)
Seoul, South Korea
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Responsible for clear lines of communication, both oral and written, to all English-speaking audiences for the entire Korean War Commemoration Committee
- Served as one of only two proficient English speakers in the office—the only non-Korean—requiring quick adaptation and effective network-building in foreign surroundings.
Executive Assistant to Ambassador Cook
The Ballard Group, LLC, (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Managed Ambassador Frances Cook’s international consulting firm while she traveled abroad
- Operated with significant autonomy to manage relevant portfolios, make business decisions, and oversee emergency maintenance decisions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Anticipatory Intelligence
Utah State University
09.2022
Master's Degree - International Conflict Studies
King’s College London
01.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Utah
08.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Middle Eastern Studies: Persian
University of Utah
08.2009
Timeline
Cabinet Member, Professional Certificate Candidate
Center for Anticipatory Intelligence (Logan, UT)
08.2019 - 08.2022
Logistics Specialist
African Energy (St. David, AZ)
06.2015 - 11.2015
Foreign Service Officer (Internship)
US Embassy (Muscat, Oman)
06.2013 - 08.2013
Public Affairs Consultant/Speechwriter
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, (Seoul, South Korea)
05.2012 - 08.2012
Executive Assistant to Ambassador Cook
The Ballard Group, LLC, (Washington, DC)
05.2011 - 08.2011
Graduate Certificate - Anticipatory Intelligence
Utah State University
Master's Degree - International Conflict Studies
King’s College London
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree - Middle Eastern Studies: Persian
University of Utah
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