Nafisa Pierce

Seeking full-time defense, intelligence, or advocacy position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

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Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Master's in Global Affairs and a comprehensive understanding of marketing strategy and problem-solving, underpinned by a linguistic background in English, Pashto, and Bengali.

• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2 - In Progress
• Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP) McAfee - In Progress

Patriot Pantry

Community Host

2024.06 - Present

• Manage the stocking, collection, and organization of food and essential supplies for a neighborhood pantry, ensuring availability and access for military families in need.
• Coordinate volunteer efforts and facilitate community engagement to support pantry operations, fostering a sense of community and mutual aid among residents.

Private Tutor

2015.08 - Present

• Tutor, teach, and mentor 10+ subjects: US History, Logic, World Religions, English, Reading, Spelling, and all math through Calculus
• Conducted courses and provided curriculum/lesson plans for Pre-K to 12th grade for over 70 students over past 9 years, many over several grades

Recycling Drive

Battalion Coordinator

2021.08 - 2023.02

• Led a battalion-wide recycling initiative, collecting recyclables weekly to exchange for California Redemption Value (CRV) funds, raising over $1000 in 18 months.
• Organized and distributed biweekly donations of clothing, toys, and hygiene items to Afghan refugee children in U.S. camps, enhancing their quality of life and well-being.

Joint Service Color Guard

Flag-Bearer

2021.12 - 2022.12

• Represented the US ARMY in community events, including races at Laguna Seca and various parades, promoting patriotism and military presence.
• Participated in ceremonial duties, ensuring proper flag presentation and fostering community engagement and support for the armed forces.

Culture Shock

Student Volunteer Coordinator

2015.08 - 2016.03

• Pioneered 8 monthly events at the Lotus House, a shelter for domestically abused women/children.
• Organized 3 fundraisers and 2 drives to engage community involvement through cultural education.

Mangrove Reclamation Project

Student Volunteer Coordinator

2013.08 - 2015.03

• Mobilized 286 students in 4 grades (9-12) to donate time and energy to raising mangroves over summer.
• Guided over 50 volunteers in planting almost 1500 mangrove seedlings on South Florida's coasts, especially along the shore of Virginia Key Beach.

Provost's Award - Defense Language Institute (December 2022)

• Issued for highest class GPA and academic achievement in the schoolhouse.

Army Achievement Medal - U.S. ARMY (November 2022)

• Issued for outstanding achievement while assigned to Alpha Company, 229th MI BN.
• Played a critical role in the training and preparation of over 40 Soldiers for the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion Norwegian Foot March (NFM) event. Measure ruck routes, ensuring routes were safe and to qualification standards. Served as a roving safety monitor during the event, ensuring coverage of areas with no cell phone reception. Resulted in all Alpha Company Soldiers to safely complete all NFM qualification rucks, and ultimately earning their NFM awards.
• Served as a student senator representing the Undergraduate Multi-language School. Voiced collective concerns of students across all branches to senior leadership and helped organize Defense Language Institute (DLI) level events showcasing student talents. Resulted in direct policy changes in support for the DLI mission.
• Served as a Platoon Guide and a Student First Sergeant for Alpha Company.
• Served as President of the DLI Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Student Council.

Certificate of Achievement (Multiple) - U.S. ARMY

• Issued for exceptional involvement in 229th MI BN Griffin Mindset program. (June 2022)
• Issued for exceptional performance and commitment to the battalion. Selection for "Griffin of the Month" for the 229th MI BN. (February 2022)
• Issued for exceptional contributions to the DLIFLC Mission via role as Student Senator Representative of Multilingual Schoolhouse. (December 2022)