1. Alicia M. Howard
6036 Richmond Highway, Apt T-201
Alexandria, Virginia, 22303
(757) 353-5763
ahowa015@gmail.com
OVERVIEW
Master of Public Policy from George Mason University’s; School of Policy, Government and
International Affairs with a concentration in Transnational Crime, Corruption, and Terrorism.
Strong analytic and research capabilities with extensive organizational skills. Highly motivated,
dedicated employee with integrity, strong work ethic and leadership skills. Interested in pursuing
a position in the national security field.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy Expected May 2015
(Transnational, Crime, Corruption, and Terrorism)
George Mason University Graduate School of Policy,
Government, and International Affairs
Arlington, VA
Area of Emphasis: Transnational Crime and Corruption; Research on Transnational
Crime groups such as FARC in Colombia and Los Zetas in Mexico: Exploration of the
shift from traditional security threats to non-traditional security issues; Examination of
the Intelligence Community and the role it serves in public policy; study of different
Intelligence institutions’ methods and research, growth through technological advances
and globalization; Analyze foreign and domestic programs and evaluation of efficiency;
Assess situations in countries that lack development and conflict--approach to economic
and social development; Establishing rule of law in regions of instability.
Program coursework includes: Nontraditional Security Threats; International Police
Operations; Mexico: Economic, Migration, and Security Policies and U.S.- Mexico
Relations; Transnational Crime and Corruption; Intelligence and Public Policy; Policy
and Program Evaluation; Statistics Methods of Public Policy; Culture, Organization and
Technology, Theory and practice in Public Policy. Areas of Research: Combating
transnational organized crime; Mexico-US relations; Insecurity in South and Central
America; Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia; Los Zetas
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations May 2013
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
EXPERIENCE
Research and Office Support Internship Sept 2014-Present
NumbersUSA
A non-profit that seeks to move immigration levels to a more traditional and sustainable level
through grass roots activism and education of the impact of a growing population in the US.

2. Involved with tracking all candidates’ campaigns for the 2014 congressional election; via twitter,
Facebook, and other social media outlets; Researched information on candidate’s town halls in
order to have it circulated to constituents, and managed a database with the information;
Gathered information on voting preferences for current legislators; Conducted data analysis and
research of immigration trends in the United States from the 1900’s to present; Evaluated the
current environmental issues that arise due to increased population; especially in the Southwest;
Managed daily office operations and replied to members queries; Worked with remote operators
to carry out office tasks; Supported the Executive Assistant in planning office events, as well as
travel to conferences out of town.
Community Center Receptionist Nov 2013-Nov 2014
WTS International
Processed transactions for classes and parking decals, cancellations of appointments, and
handled money; Maintained membership of the Community Center. Secured facility by
patrolling property, inspecting equipment, and permitting entry; Wrote incident reports as well as
shift reports on situations or issues with members; Coordinated and managed advertisement for
facility and community events.
Resident Assistant Aug 2010-May 2013
Old Dominion University
Developed communication, time management, and organization skills; Completed training on
emergency response; Performed administrative tasks at the front desk and within the residence
hall such as occupancy checks, incident reports, and sorting and distributing mail. Beginner
experience with Oracle software; Secured premises by evening patrols of the property, inspected
buildings, and access points; Planned programs focused on the needs of the residents within the
residence community; Built and maintained a community within the residential area between the
students and staff.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word Processing, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint; Prezi; PolicyFile database of
Foreign and Domestic documents; JSTOR journal database; ProQuest Research Library
ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES
Member and Officer of the Delta Zeta Sorority, Senator in the Student Government Association,
and a Recruitment Counselor for the Panhellenic Council. Volunteer through Relay for Life,
Race for the Cure, Shamrock Marathon.