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Washington, Dc, Us

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Professor of Strategic Studies in Diplomacy and Statecraft to officers and civilians in the Masters of Strategic Studies Program at the Marine Corps War College, Marine Corps University,

U.S. diplomat (Foreign Service Officer) available for worldwide service.

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Charge d'affaires (acting ambassador) at the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, overseeing range of relations between the U.S. and Turkmenistan.

Kolonia, Federated States Of Micronesia

The number two diplomat and sometimes charge d'affaires in the U.S. Mission to the Federated States of Micronesia

University instructor. See Rate My Professor: https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor?tid=2206014

Kabul, Afghanistan

Ran administrative support services for the largest U.S. Embassy in the world. Oversaw finance, HR, facilities, medical unit, housing, procurement, property, fire department, and aviation wing, with 800 direct hire and contract staff. Oversaw evacuation of 2500 from the Embassy in one day, on August 15, 2022. Shared in award for heroism from the Secretary of State for work at the Kabul Airport in August 2021.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Overaw logistical support to 54 U.S. diplomatic posts in Sub-Saharan Africa, including budget and HR support and primary African Bureau liaison with Overseas Building Operations, IT, central human resources (GTM), and other supporting bureaus in the State Department. Provided service to 15,000 U.S. government staff of all agencies in those countries, advocated for posts within the Department, and represented all overseas service providers to the International Cooperative Administrative Support… Show more Overaw logistical support to 54 U.S. diplomatic posts in Sub-Saharan Africa, including budget and HR support and primary African Bureau liaison with Overseas Building Operations, IT, central human resources (GTM), and other supporting bureaus in the State Department. Provided service to 15,000 U.S. government staff of all agencies in those countries, advocated for posts within the Department, and represented all overseas service providers to the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Executive Board consisting of all U.S. government agencies with an overseas presence. Represent the Bureau of African Affairs in a variety of settings. Served stints as Charge d'affaires (acting ambassador) in Khartoum, Sudan and Freetown, Sierra Leone. Show less

Washington, Dc

While on formal detail from the State Department, I taught courses in leadership and organizational science and advised students on Foreign Service careers.

Astana, Kazakhstan

Run administrative operations of the embassy and constituent post, overseeing a section of 125 employees. Direct human resources, IT, budget, maintenance, medical, procurement, real estate, property, and shipping operations.

Prague, Czechia

Ran administrative operations of an embassy with staff of 235 and total annual budget of $20 million. Directed human resources, IT, budget, maintenance, medical, procurement, real estate (65 properties), property, and shipping operations. Served as acting deputy chief of mission in incumbent's absence.

Associate Professor in Global Business and Public Policy

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversaw team supporting half of the posts in the two bureaus and personally managed support for Mission Russia. Posts advocate in Washington.

Minsk, Belarus

Ran all administrative support for embassy of 160 staff and annual budget of $6 million. Served as charge d'affaires in absence of ambassador and deputy chief of mission.

Managua, Nicaragua

Pressed U.S. economic interests in Nicaragua, reported on developments there, and assisted hundreds of American citizens get restitution for properties confiscated in the 1980s. Served as Economic Chief in incumbent's absence.

Shanghai, China

Ran housing, procurement, property, motor pool, travel, and facilities support for the Consulate General.

Served in succession as visa interviewing officer, political officer, and the arrests and detention offficer.

Caracas, Venezuela

Non-Immigrant Visa Chief then Economic Officer with fisheries, aviation, mining, heavy industry, and environment, health, science, and technology portfolio.

Legal research and preparation of memoranda and judicial decisions for district court judges.

Moorhead, Minnesota

Organizing hearings, scheduling witnesses and rooms, gathering information for law-makers, drafting letters for constituents.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), International And Comparative Law

Thesis Title: "Ill fares the land : the legal consequences of land confiscations by the Sandinista government of Nicaragua 1979-1990".

Llm, European Legal Studies

Thesis Title: "The Standing of Non-Community Nationals"

Jd, Law

Ba, History, International Relations, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Macalester Recycling Organization (MACRO), Concert Band