1. Carlos Flanagan, PhD (ABD)
3800 Shore Acres Blvd NE.  St. Petersburg, Florida 33703  (813) 331-9362  flanagancarlos@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Consultant. Consulting with Foamtech North America. Advising on various projects related to special operations.
Senior Veteran Advocate. Serving as a senioradvocate for veterans in the Tampa 13th Judicial Circuit Court. As a senior
mentor, coordinates other mentors in helping veterans’ and their families in need. The program allows honorably
discharged veterans to get qualifying misdemeanor charges dismissed if they successfully complete a treatment and
assessment program. Treatment for vets is provided underexisting Department of Veterans programs for veterans suffering
from mental illness, traumatic-brain injury, substance abuse orother psychologicalproblems.
Peacebuilding. Currently consulting with Mediators-beyond-borders (MBB) Kenya project to assist Kenya pastoralist
communities in reducing tribal violence and potentially affecting the reduction of the Violent Extremist Organizations
recruitment pool.
 In collaboration with U.S. Institute for Peace (USIP) by collecting data during the Kenya project.
 Consulting with Sovereignty First in building a functional, fundable project for a first time launch beginning with
a project in Kenya but model will be functional globally.
 Selected to represent teamon the MBB project committee.
 Volunteered to represent MBB project committee to the new start up Rwanda project.
Leadership and International Experience. Executive level leadership, management, and development. Extensive
experience in Africa, Europe, Middle East, South America, and U.S. Government interagency partnership development.
Commanded at the O5 level in two commands. Served at a third command as commanding officer for 18 months.
Senior Executive. Established and directed a U.S. Special Operations Command program through the strategic planning,
progress and management of multi-million dollar international development platform focused on countering Violent
Extremist Organizations.
Education Experience. PhD (ABD) in International Conflict Analysis & Resolution, a Master’s degree in business
organization/management, a Master’s degree from the Navy War College in U.S. Strategy and National Security Affairs,
and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education.
- Course in International Organizations Management, University of Geneva.
- Course in Philanthropy, Stanford University
Career Special Operator. Navy SEAL for 37 years, retired with distinction. Clearance level: Top Secret/Sensitive
Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Recent Experience
 Developed, directed International Engagement Program for the U.S. Special Operations enterprise.
 Developed, directed Interagency Partnership Program.
 Improved understanding of strategic importance to increase institutional capacity for the Special Operations
International Enterprise.
 Developed and improved relationships between U.S. and select partner nation Special Operations headquarters.
 Developed unique relationships between U.S. Special Operations Command and Department of State and U.S.
Embassies abroad.
 Developed career track implications for the four distinct military service special operations components.
 Adjunct professor for Joint Special Operations University
 Completed course from University of Geneva on International Organizations Management, challenges and
opportunities of Public-Private Partnerships.
 Completed course from Stanford University titled “Giving 2.0” designed to assess nonprofits, create a high-impact
philanthropic strategy, volunteer more effectively, use existing, free technology for the greater good.
COMPETENCIES
 Institutional Development  Countering Terrorism Expert  Global Information Environment Analysis  Methodology 
Supervision  Synchronize staff efforts  PersonnelManagement  Budget Management  Networking  Orientation 
Evaluation  Mediation  Facilitation  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)  Curriculum development/Mastertraining
specialist  TS/SCI clearance  Program management  SOF Subject Matter Expert  Strategic Planning  Operational
Productivity  Global Perspective  Cultural Training Programs Design  Cultural Trends  Foreign Language  Process
improvement
EDUCATION

2. Carlos Flanagan – Curriculum Vitae 2
 PhD in International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ABD)
 MA in Strategy and Policy
 MS in Business Organization Management
 BS in Occupational Education (Magna cum Laude)
Organization memberships
 Veteran’s Treatment Court  Valka-Mir  USAID humanitarian assistance certificate  Defense Institute Building
Consortium  Golden Key International Honor Society  Adjunct professorat Joint Special Operations University 
Mediators-beyond-borders  Alternative Dispute Resolution
EDUCATION DETAILS
Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, FL, School of (June 2009-present)
 Doctor of Philosophy (ABD) – International Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Dissertation topic: “VEO recruitment susceptibility for Kenya tribal youth.”
Naval War College, Newport, RI (June 2008)
 Masterof Arts – Strategy and Policy
Halsey Group graduate (highly selective group chosen to research innovative methods for complex issues)
Thesis project: Presented war-game project analysis to the Chief of Naval Operations
University of LaVerne, LaVerne, CA (May 2005)
 Masterof Science – Business Organization Management
Human Resources concentration
Thesis project: National businesssimulation model
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (May 1987)
 Bachelor of Science – Occupational Education
Magna cum laude: GPA-3.85
Languages
English - native proficiency
Italian – 3/3
Spanish – 2+/2+
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, Tampa, FL  2008-2013
Director of International Engagement Program and Interagency Partnership Program.
Recent career highlights:
 Advised the US Special Operations Commander (4 star Admiral) on global strategic partner nations for engagement.
Led and managed senior level joint service officers in developing strategy and implementation for identifying and
engaging strategically significant partner nations and other U.S. government agencies. Developed plans for assisting in
the development of global partner nation capabilities and developing the “whole of government” approach to improve
efficiencies. International conflict analyst and resolutionist.
Historic Experience and strengths:
 Provided technical oversight and quality assurance for the design and implementation of a countering violent extremism
evaluation.
 Served as a subject-matter expertise in multiple Countering Violent Extremism programs. Assessed and evaluated
project’s related to countering terrorism, developed country based evaluation plans, presented summative findings, and
recommendations for improvement.
 Provided field based technical assistance,including assisting with the design and implementation of evaluations with
sampling and data collection methods, assisted with the management and training of local survey firms for data
collection & data entry, providing data analysis, and writing sections of reports.
 Conducted program reviews, prepared lessons learned, conducted inventory reviews, designed evaluation plans,
conducted virtual meetings and interviews with stake holders, analyzed and reported on the findings.

3. Carlos Flanagan – Curriculum Vitae 3
 Supported program participants by locating and selecting consultants and subcontractors forimplementing evaluations,
drafted scopes ofwork for various evaluations and personnel, reviewed technical deliverables from consultants.
 Directed the program team with preparing project related reports and updates to the client (Department of State/U.S.
Embassy).
 Represented program at partner nation and other organization’s meetings, and other public events.
AWARDS
Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards),
Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards), Navy Achievement Medal (5 awards).
REFERENCES (available on request)