Kristin's Online Resume

KRISTIN M. DIENG
Silver Spring, MD
Contact me: kdieng@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Georgetown University, Washington DC
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Graduated May 1998

Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Dakar, Sénégal; West Africa.
1996-1997 school-year

Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie, MN. Graduated June 1994

Kurunjang Secondary High School, Melton, Victoria; Australia Graduated November 1993; Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE certificate)

COURSEWORK INCLUDEDWomen's International Human Rights, Islamic Religious Thought/Practice, Islamic Modernism, Muslim/Christian Relations in World History, International Law, International Organization, Practicing Diplomacy Abroad, Contemporary American Foreign Policy, International Relations, Social Conflict and Political Violence, International Trade, International Finance, Developmental Economics, Asia Pacific Challenge, History of South Asia, History of Southeast Asia, History of Economic Change in Africa, History of African Studies, Social Stratification of Senegalese Society. Work Experience Kroll Information Services, Vienna, VA June 1998-present Senior Africa Risk Analyst *Advise clients on security risks in sub-Saharan Africa including crime, terrorism and political events such as rebellions, riots, strikes and elections. *Keep updated on a daily basis regarding all sub-Saharan African news. Be prepared for all questions, inquiries or requests for analysis regarding Africa. *Write and update the Daily Intelligence Briefing, the Monthly Intelligence Report, Country Risk Reports, Travel Watch Advisories and any special reports for the sub-Saharan African region. Women for Women, Washington DC November 1997-May 1998 Office Intern *Completed various office duties, including answering phones, filings, mailings and data entry. *Conducted fund-raising efforts, helped organize concerts and helped with conferences for the start-up of Women for Women's Rwanda project. DC Reads program (America Reads), Hyde Elementary Washington DC September 1997-May 1998 Literacy Tutor/Teacher Aide *Tutored literacy to elementary-age children; teacher aide to kindergarten class. Peace Corps, Dakar, Sénégal February 1997-June 1997 Intern; Administrative Assistant *Completed various office duties, including answering phones, data entry and running errands. *Organized the Small Project Initiative (SPA) Database for Senegal. *Organized and handled the logistics for a Peace Corps regional conference. African Studies Department, Georgetown University Washington DC.September 1995-May 1996 Student Assistant *Performed office management. *Completed basic office duties, including computer work, data entry, faxing, phone calls and photo copying. *Assisted two professors, conducting research and other related duties. *Completed a departmental mailing list. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Member of Women in International Security (WIIS); 1998-2000 Volunteer/Liaison for American Field Service (AFS) program; 1998-1999 Student Volunteer Tutor, D.C. Schools Project; 1996 National Merit Scholar; 1994 American Field Service (AFS) Exchange Student; Australia 1993 People to People Student Ambassador, Western Europe; 1991 ABILITIES Proficient in French Experienced with both IBM and Macintosh computers Experienced in Internet Research Extensive knowledge of international current events [Back to main] [Top] [View resume as a word document]