Alan Steinberg

Current

Teaching Assistant at University of Houston
Global Executive Team Member at Yuri's Night
National Point of Contact - United States at Space Generation Advisory Council

Consultant at Asiago Consulting

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Past

Political Candidate at Steinberg For Congress
Director of Central Operations at Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Interim Director at Wireless World Net

Graduate Assistant at Missouri State University
Jr. Analyst / Intern at US Department of Defense
Disc Jockey at The Growl - eRadio
Everett Public Service Policy Intern at Business Executives for National Security
Disc Jockey at KANM Student Radio
Diplomatic Security Service Intern at U.S. Department of State
Social Psychology Undergraduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University

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Education

University of Houston
Missouri State University
Texas A&M University

Dulles High School

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Recommended

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Connections

169 connections

Industry

Government Relations

Websites

My Website

Alan Steinberg’s Summary

A problem solver with a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities. I am often called upon to develop creative solutions to business and personal issues. An accomplished student, researcher, manager and go-getter. I hold a MS in Defense and Strategic Studies, a Grad Certificate in International Affairs, a BS in Psychology, have presented and published papers, led a non-profit organization, helped start up a technology company, worked for the U.S. Government and managed a political campaign. I am looking to leave my mark by making the world a better place and I am always interested in new opportunities.

Alan Steinberg’s Specialties:

Business Planning, Human Resource Management, Budget and Financial Management, Press and Communications, Running Internship and Student Programs, Continuity and Crisis Management, Emergency Planning and Response Plans, Political Campaign Management, Web 2.0 marketing, Webpage design

Alan Steinberg’s Experience

Teaching Assistant

University of Houston

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Global Executive Team Member

Yuri's Night

(Defense & Space industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

Currently working with the Global Executive Team, which is responsible for supporting events and organizers around the globe and beyond. Served on the Planning Committee for the 2008 Yuri's Night party in Houston, TX.
National Point of Contact - United States

Space Generation Advisory Council

(Non-Profit; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is a non-governmental organization which aims to represent students and young space professionals to the United Nations, States, and space agencies.
Consultant

Asiago Consulting

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

Cordinate political and marketing campaign strategy, assist with campaign operations, advise on public relations, website and staffing issues. Work with entrepreneurs on start up business planning, strategy and execution. Provide subject matter expertise: defense, foreign policy, homeland security, space & political psychology.
Political Candidate

Steinberg For Congress

(Political Organization industry)

July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)

Conducted a campaign for U.S. Congress to represent the 22nd district of Texas. Created the “Steinberg For Congress” political and social commentary website/blog.
Director of Central Operations

Center for Advanced Defense Studies

(Non-Profit; Think Tanks industry)

August 2005 — June 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Managed human resources, public relations, legal, finance, fundraising and security for an international non-profit organization. Coordinated the management of grants and project study proposals on sensitive topics as well as relationships with government agencies, corporate sponsors and international partners. In addition to administrative responsibilities; prepared briefings, papers, and presentations on topics relating to national security and international affairs for corporate, academic and government audiences. Also provided oversight for the Center’s Internship Program, including serving as a mentor to interns.
Interim Director

Wireless World Net

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

May 2006 — February 2007 (10 months)

Facilitated incorporation and startup, including oversight of public relations and human resources.
Graduate Assistant

Missouri State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Provide clerical and research support for the Department of Defense and Strategic Studies at Missouri State University.
Jr. Analyst / Intern

US Department of Defense

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)

Served in a temporary position with the Office of Defense Continuity and Crisis Management, where I developed a report on the “best practices” in both the public and private sectors in crisis management, including discussing the issues with government and corporate representatives, and presented this report to senior project managers, senior staff and the Deputy Assistant Secretary. In addition, I lead a research project and briefing outlining strengths/weaknesses of continuity assurance in DOD.
Disc Jockey

The Growl - eRadio

(Broadcast Media industry)

October 2004 — May 2005 (8 months)

Producer and Co-Host of "Two Guys with Faces for Radio" weekly radio show that highlighted new music by independent or minor label recording artists in the alternative, indie rock, indie pop, punk, and ska genres.

Producer and Co-Host of "News Stream" weekly political talk and news radio show.
Everett Public Service Policy Intern

Business Executives for National Security

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2004 — August 2004 (3 months)

I attended Congressional hearings, researched, wrote and presented on Homeland Security issues, including Bio-defense, Cooperative Threat Reduction, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security Oversight. In addition, I am credited with developing and implementing an office-wide Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
Disc Jockey

KANM Student Radio

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

September 2002 — May 2004 (1 year 9 months)

Producer and Co-Host of "Two Guys with Faces for Radio" weekly radio show that highlighted new music by independent or minor label recording artists in the alternative, indie rock, indie pop, punk, and ska genres.
Diplomatic Security Service Intern

U.S. Department of State

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; International Affairs industry)

August 2003 — November 2003 (4 months)

Granted an interim nation security clearance and worked on active federal investigations and strategic planning of activities with the Houston Field Office of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Social Psychology Undergraduate Research Assistant

Texas A&M University

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2001 — May 2003 (1 year 10 months)

Assisted with social psychology experiment relating to in-group/out-group relationships and behavior.

Alan Steinberg’s Education

University of Houston

Ph.D. , Political Science , 2008 — 2012 (expected)

Focus on American Political Behavior

Activities and Societies:

Political Science Graduate Student Association
Missouri State University

M.S. , Defense and Strategic Studies , 2004 — 2006

Research interests include: Causes of War, Political Psychology, Weaponization of Space, Understanding and Predicting Terrorism, Geopolitics

Activities and Societies:

H.B. Earhart Fellow
Texas A&M University

BS , Psychology , 2000 — 2004

Minor in Political Science and Sociology

Activities and Societies:

Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu - Social Science Honor Society
Dulles High School

HS Diploma , 1996 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

Academic Decathlon, Houston Area Model United Nations

Additional Information

Alan Steinberg’s Websites:

My Website

Alan Steinberg’s Interests:

Problem solving, Innovation, Business planning, People watching, Sarcasm, Stand-up comedy, Cover bands, Volunteering, Public art, Space, Politics, Political Science, Pinball, Guitar Hero, Wii, Psychology, Sociology

Alan Steinberg’s Groups:

Board of Directors - Buffalo Bayou ArtPark, Transportation Committee - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Museum of Natural Science Volunteer, Stand Up for Kids Houston Volunteer, International Society for Political Psychology, American Political Science Association, National Space Society, Texas State Guard, 501st Stormtrooper Legion