ALEXIS CARR
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic and driven professional with extensive experience in research and policy analysis, in the fields of humanitarian, national security, and Middle Eastern affairs. Skilled in summarizing complex discussions with diverse stakeholders, including federal agencies, large non-profits, and international partners, to address critical security and humanitarian challenges. Proven ability to support policy and program development, coordinate across teams, and deliver concise and detailed reports to guide decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
MCBRIDE CONSULTING LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee financial management and compliance for federal grants, ensuring adherence to funding regulations.
- Develop comprehensive reports and data analysis in Excel to inform strategic decision-making.
- Create deliverables in PowerPoint and Word, simplifying complex financial insights for stakeholders.
- Assist in project management, ensuring contractual compliance and efficient execution.
Development Director/Research Associate
SYRIAN EMERGENCY TASK FORCE
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Conducted real-time open-source intelligence (OSINT) on humanitarian and security issues in Syria.
- Assists in writing concise, but detailed products based on varying sources of information to guide organizational decision-making.
- Worked as a development director to delegate the growth and overall operations of the organization by utilizing the software Salesforce to improve constituent analytics.
- Experience developing and writing comprehensive grant proposals from various sources, including government agencies and foundations.
- Collaborated with international non-profit organizations implementing U.S Government awards/contracts to address critical humanitarian needs.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder meetings, synthesizing inputs from civil society groups and international donors to inform organizational strategy and policy recommendations.
- Conducted analysis and investigations of individuals/entities for the Foundation For Defense of Democracies (FDD) for the sanctions program on Syria under the U.S Caesar Act.
- Conducted interviews and in-depth research, as well as co-authored two published policy reports titled 'Idlib: Syria's Last Hope' Published- 11/03/2021 & 'Rukban: War of Attrition on Civilians'- Published 05/12/2021.
Project Management Associate
ATROCITIES TRACKER
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted independent OSINT on Middle Eastern human rights violations, producing intelligence reports.
- Provided strategic security briefings to senior U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army officials.
- Delivered comprehensive weekly briefings and short-suspense analyses on events in Iraq and Syria to help inform military and policy decisions.
- Coordinated meetings and briefings with U.S. federal agencies and nonprofit entities to ensure clear communication of security-related developments and operational updates.
- Independently produced comprehensive monthly reports on project activities.
- Kept project progress aligned with client timelines and quality requirements through close attention to short- and long-term needs.
- Facilitated communication between internal teams and international clients, leading meetings to convey key directives.
Razan Zaitouneh Policy Fellow
THE SYRIAN OPPOSITION COALITION MISSION TO U.S.
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed policy recommendations based on Syria’s evolving political and humanitarian landscape.
- Authored weekly reports and monthly strategic overviews for U.S. policymakers.
- Conducted research to support the Syrian Coalition representative at the United Nations, preparing high-level briefings for diplomatic engagements.
Education
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - SECURITY STUDIES
Pennsylvania State University
05.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
05.2021
Skills
- Policy Research & Analysis
- Stakeholder & Government Relations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office & Excel
- Data-Driven Reportings & Briefings
- Qualitative research
Field Experience
Traveled to Gaziantep, Turkey in July 2021 with the Syrian Emergency Task Force to a city near the Turkish/Syrian border to help coordinate and facilitate the logistics of delivering cross-border humanitarian aid into Syria.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
MCBRIDE CONSULTING LLC
10.2024 - Current
Project Management Associate
ATROCITIES TRACKER
05.2022 - 07.2023
Razan Zaitouneh Policy Fellow
THE SYRIAN OPPOSITION COALITION MISSION TO U.S.
04.2021 - 04.2022
Development Director/Research Associate
SYRIAN EMERGENCY TASK FORCE
08.2020 - 09.2024
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - SECURITY STUDIES
Pennsylvania State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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