brian keckeisen

Bio Summary

I am an Ivy League graduate from the New York City area who speaks Arabic and Spanish fluently.

I earned a Master of Arts in Sociology from the American University in Cairo during the Arab spring years of 2012-2014, during which time I wrote performed extensive research on the formation of political organizations during the unrest.

I have worked in various cities and countries, within a host of industries, from operations to strategy.

Available with pleasure to discuss my experience further.

Employment History

Senior Consultant

Booz Allen

August 2018 - October 2020

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

• Managed a long-term acquisition plan for a Saudi ministry, producing 100+ deliverables over the course of two years and organized presentations for high-level officials • Evaluated and coordinated project-wide activitie ...see more

Consultant

McLarty Associates

April 2017 - April 2018

Washington, DC, USA

• Assisted government relations representatives of major corporations in navigating regulatory systems and bureaucracies in the MENA region • Conducted market and industry analysis both domestically and in the region to p ...see more

Middle East Analyst

Private Equity Company

August 2015 - May 2017

New York, NY, USA

• Liaised with Middle Eastern families belonging to our associated multi-family office network • Provided geopolitical analysis relevant to Middle East emerging markets, especially in light of recent regional turmoil • ...see more

Research Analyst

Private Equity Company

November 2014 - August 2015

New York, NY, USA

• Researched companies and presented trade reports to our investment committee, requiring collaboration with client representatives • Collected research on political situations in various countries, specifically in the Mi ...see more

Curriculum Manager/Admissions Counselor

TopChoice Admissions

September 2011 - October 2014

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Led business development initiatives for a start-up in its infancy, acquiring knowledge of business in the Middle East, and enhancing interpersonal and intercultural skills • Taught SAT and ACT preparation courses of up ...see more

Senior Translator

Misr International Films

January 2011 - October 2014

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

• Translated over 20 film scripts and subtitled 15 films between Arabic and English • Collaborated with directors/screenwriters and attended symposia during the Arab Spring

Education

Master's in Sociology

The American University in Cairo

2017

Bachelor's in History

Columbia University

2009

Language Skills

Arabic English Spanish; Castilian

Country Experience

Egypt Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States

Skills

Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

Citizen Engagement,

Impact Assessment

Business

Contract Management