Matthew Diamond

About Matthew Diamond

I\'m Matthew Diamond, a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in political science, criminology, and applied intelligence. Currently pursuing a Professional Master\'s in Applied Intelligence at Georgetown University, I bring a well-rounded academic background, having graduated with honors (GPA: 3.68) from Florida State University with dual degrees in Political Science and Criminology, in under three years.Professionally, I have developed expertise in security and risk management as a Security Specialist for The Gardens Mall and gained hands-on experience in law enforcement through an internship with the Leon County Sheriff\'s Office, where I participated in community-based policing and de-escalation initiatives. My international experience includes serving as an IT Assistant at the FSU London Library, where I supported students with technology and organizational needs.As a founding father of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity at FSU, I held leadership roles such as Social Events Chair and Health & Wellness Chair, where I prioritized mental and physical well-being and community service. My philanthropic efforts include volunteering with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and participating in veteran-focused initiatives like the Justin Sisson 5K Run.With technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and sound system IT, combined with multilingual abilities in English, French, Spanish, German, and Danish, I am passionate about contributing to impactful work in intelligence, national security, and emergency services.

Experience

1. Risk Consultant

   Independent

   Mar 2026 — Present

   1)Advising a MedTech startup on geopolitical and operational risk, translating complex developments into business-relevant analysis2)Supported supply chain risk analysis by organizing and synthesizing information for decision-making3)Produced structured written assessments tailored to client needs in time-sensitive environments4)Helped leadership understand SCR, provided recommendations on reducing damages due to regional volatility, advised on their insurance coverage, and recommended AI tools for R&D

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science and Government & Criminology

• Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

  Master's in Applied Intelligence, Military Intelligence, General