Folly E. Akouete
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Affairs Specialist (Europe Division)
United States Department Of Defense
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Recommended policy interpretation, guidance, and management actions to integrate US Air Force plans,
programs, and requirements in all areas of International Affairs for assigned portfolio. - Worked with international focal points throughout Air Force and US Department of Defense in identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperative activity with Allies.
- Reviewed and established policy on current developments in Europe/NATO Division area of responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Established and maintained systematic, intelligence records and files for U.S Air Force Military Sales Program.
Policy Analyst
United States Department Of Defense
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Investigated policies currently under discussion to assess impact on United States security cooperation industry.
- Worked collaboratively with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), National Security Investigation Division (NSID), Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit (CTCEU), Department of State (Dos)and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to reduce or to prevent International Military Students (IMS) from desertion, Absent without Official Leave (AWOL).
- Coordinated, and implement policy that optimizes U.S. Air Force security assistance programs for meeting U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Foreign Affairs Specialist (Africa Division)
United States Department Of Defense
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided country specific briefs to senior Air Force leaders to prepare them for engagements with partner nations.
- Maintained interagency liaison with Department of State, Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense, International Security Affairs, Joint Staff, Defense Technology Security - Administration, and major commands on matters of security assistance, international technology transfer control, and politico-military policy and planning.
- Liaised directly with African government officials, U.S. Government agency counterparts, and representatives of aerospace industry, harmonizing U.S. Air Force Security Cooperation initiatives designed to build partner capacities and integrate partner capabilities.
- Managed classified information exchange between U.S Air Force and African partners.
Third Class Petty Officer of US NAVY (Active Duty)
United States Department Of Defense
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Maintained state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Planned and executed logistical support for team with outstanding result.
- Enforced 100% of deployed unit policies and procedures, submitted comprehensive and timely reports to superior, worked under pressure, multi-tasked and created elaborate processing system.
Education
Master of Science - Peace Operations
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia State, USA12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia State, USA12.2015
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, Virginia State, USA08.2013
Skills
- French language - Native speaker
- Strong knowledge in realm of Foreign Policy and US Foreign Assistance
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and political violence Analyst (identified specific threats, warn of and preempt attacks)
- Expert knowledge of international relations principles, methods, practices, processes, and techniques
- Computer Skills: Internet Explorer, Power Point, Microsoft Office, Word Processing , Electronic File Management , MS Outlook , Excel , Presentations
- Customer Relations Specialist
Certification
- Africa's Contemporary Security Challenges Training - 2016
Timeline
Foreign Affairs Specialist (Europe Division)
United States Department Of Defense
09.2019 - 12.2020
Policy Analyst
United States Department Of Defense
09.2017 - 09.2019
Foreign Affairs Specialist (Africa Division)
United States Department Of Defense
09.2016 - 09.2017
Third Class Petty Officer of US NAVY (Active Duty)
United States Department Of Defense
12.2006 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Peace Operations
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs
George Mason University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
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