Tanaea Schmalz
Details
Arabic Language and Literature
MALIC Center
2018 : 2018
Bachelor of Arts - BA
International/Global Studies
George Mason University
2015 : 2018
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Modern Classical Languages
George Mason University
2015 : 2018
Intensive Arabic Language Program
Qalam wa Lawh Center
2015 : 2016
2021 : Present
USDA
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PMA)
Provides expert strategic planning and programming guidance, taking into account country- and region-specific political and security environments, political sensitivities, and foreign policy objectives.
Support the agency by understanding the agency's priorities in order to develop policies, liaises with local authorities and national and international organizations, provides briefings to senior officials including analysis, assessments, maps and other products that support the decision-making process.
Establish, maintain, and serve as the agency's primary point of contact with high-level government officials and authoritative international experts.
Works directly with overseas posts and speakers to develop and implement all programmatic elements, manage administrative components of the programs, coordinate program schedules and schdule appropriate follow-up activities.
Directs and controls projects as assigned to include design and execution of foreign partnerships and contract management.
2018 : 2021
MALIC Center : Arabic Language Institute
Foreign Affairs Officer
Support media relations efforts including, but not limited to, media list development and monitoring, identifying and coordinating strategic communications collateral.
Provide advice analyses, recommendations and options to senior executives on developing methods, strategies and communications plans to support the complete specturm of program activities.
2017 : 2018
ELPP : English Language Production Program
Public Affairs Specialist
Monitor world events, political situations, and other developments across the UN system relating to assigned portfolio.
Participate in meetings and conferences with high-level officials of foreign governments and industries.
Analyze foreign and domestic-based information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights.
Prepare press releases to articulate complex information and adjust message to communicate with multi-disciplinary groups across party lines.
2015 : 2016
Qalam wa Lawh Arabic Language Center
International Intern
Skills
American Sign Language, Ammiya, Arabic, Clearance Obtainable, Consensus-Building Tactical Skills, Cross-cultural Communication Skills, Cross-Cultural Management , Customer Service, Dialects, Foreign Policy Analysis, Global Inequalities and Responses, International Negotiation, Jordanian/Palestinian Culture, Language Teaching, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, MSA, Operational Planning, Research, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language
About
Strategic Professional: Accomplishes mission objectives by integrating the work of multiple organizational units, projects, and programs. Promotes agency objectives in a culturally diverse environment based on experience and knowledge of socio-political trends and pressures that influence international developments.