Travon Hendricks
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
International relations practitioner with nearly a decade of geopolitical analysis, program development, and security and intelligence sector experience. Demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments and threat analyses; excels in designing evidence-based programs to address complex global challenges. Skilled in synthesizing policy documents and providing actionable insights. Specialized in Europe; proficient Spanish and basic Russian.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Diplomatic Security Officer (Top Secret Security Clearance)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and threat analyses to inform security strategies for high-profile diplomats and foreign dignitaries
- Monitor and analyze global security trends and geopolitical developments, ensuring informed decision-making
- Collaborate with international stakeholders, including law enforcement and military personnel, to establish a secure environment for diplomatic activities
- Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and emerging threats, providing clear and actionable intelligence
Research and Program Development Specialist
NORTHWEST PASSAGE, Assessment Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and evaluated evidence-based programs using research-driven methods to address the needs of at-risk populations
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify strengths and areas of intervention, applying insights to develop tailored initiatives
- Analyzed program outcomes through data collection and statistical analysis, generating reports to guide policy and decision-making
- Facilitated workshops and activities, emphasizing skill development and resilience-building strategies informed by current research
Graduate Researcher
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted in-depth research on international criminal law and global human rights issues, focusing on financial corruption and human trafficking
- Collaborated on studies examining the relationship between global governance frameworks and the promotion of human rights
- Contributed to a comparative study on cyber law in the UK, EU, and US, enhancing understanding of legal challenges in the digital age
- Prepared detailed reports and analyses of criminal justice systems, identifying trends in policing, prosecution, and legal reform
- Was hand-selected to represent the University of Leeds in its global recruitment campaign, highlighting my contributions as a Research Assistant
English Teacher
AMERICAN ENGLISH CENTER
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught conversational American English to a diverse audience, fostering critical thinking and engagement through dynamic teaching methods
- Designed and delivered tailored curricula, integrating cultural and linguistic insights
- Applied language-acquisition research, leveraging methodologies to optimize learning outcomes
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - International Relations
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Manchester, United Kingdom01-2028
Master of Arts - International Affairs
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, School of International Service
Washington, D.C.12.2025
Master of Laws - Criminal Justice and Criminal Law
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Leeds, United Kingdom05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Greenville, North Carolina05.2015
Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Lexis-Nexis
- MS Office Suite
- Policy Research
- Legal Research
- Data-driven Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Comparative Politics
- Comparative Law
- International Law
- Human Rights
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Analysis
- Global Security
- Geopolitical Analysis
- Intelligence Reporting
- Program Development
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Evaluation
- Statistical Analysis
- Workshop Facilitation
- Curriculum Design
- Documentation
- Reporting
Skills And Specialized Expertise
English, Fluent, Spanish, Proficient, Russian, Beginning, Strong Written and Verbal Skills; Strategic Communications, Lexis-Nexis, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Policy Research, Legal Research, Data-driven Analysis, Policy Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Comparative Politics, Comparative Law, International Law, Human Rights, Risk Assessment, Threat Analysis, Global Security, Geopolitical Analysis, Intelligence Reporting, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Curriculum Design, Documentation, Reporting
Timeline
Diplomatic Security Officer (Top Secret Security Clearance)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
01.2024 - Current
Research and Program Development Specialist
NORTHWEST PASSAGE, Assessment Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Researcher
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
01.2017 - 01.2018
English Teacher
AMERICAN ENGLISH CENTER
01.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Laws - Criminal Justice and Criminal Law
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Philosophy - International Relations
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - International Affairs
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, School of International Service
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