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Florida, United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

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Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida

Consulting and freelance work. Services include:•Public relations, media placement, development, and program support for non-governmental organizations;•Instruction to U.S. Army commanders on working with foreign governments, U.S. diplomatic institutions, and international media;•Country expertise and risk analysis for international investors;•Media analysis reports for U.S. Department of State; •Management of press relations and cultural programs at U.S. Embassy in Mexico.

Miami, Florida

Led the startup of a $3 million international civil society project with an innovative small-grants community development program a key feature.

San Salvador, El Salvador

Led team of specialists conducting assessment of USAID regionally-funded environmental and labor programs supporting the Central America–Dominican Republic-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Served as chief editor of the Team’s assessment report. As the Team’s communication specialist, advised on and oversaw production of communication materials (videos, fact sheets, and brochures) included in the project.

Lima, Peru

Directed a $21 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development, implementing the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Anticorruption Threshold Program in Peru. Supervised a staff of 35-plus and coordinated program implementation with senior USAID and Peruvian government officials, ensuring a high level of cooperation and maximum effectiveness.

Advised State Department leadership on international strategic communication policies, issues, and resources, with a focus on relations with South Asia and Latin America.

Oversaw U.S. government public diplomacy operations and personnel throughout the Western Hemisphere, directly supervising an office of 17 employees. Advised senior State Department officials on recommended policies in the Americas and developed effective programs to promote greater understanding of the U.S. and support for U.S. policies.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated U.S. government in formulating and implementing policy toward Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Provided ongoing political and economic analysis of developments in the region and policy recommendations to senior State Department management.

U.S. Embassy, San José, Costa Rica

Led Embassy as Chargé d’Affaires (acting ambassador) from June 2004 until July 2005. Received State Department’s Superior Honor Award for leadership of Embassy. As Deputy Chief of Mission from July 2002-June 2004, managed international staff of more than 230 employees, representing 10 government agencies, in advancing U.S. objectives, including free trade, law enforcement cooperation, democracy and human rights.

U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru

Directed programs that advanced Peru’s transition to democracy during an extended political crisis, which saw three presidents in three years. Served as spokesman for the U.S. Embassy. Managed a broad array of educational, public awareness, and capacity building programs supporting government reform, administration of justice, civic education, economic development, and drug demand reduction. Supervised a U.S. and Peruvian staff of 20 -25 employees.

U.S, Interests Section, Havana, Cuba

Led U.S. public diplomacy efforts in Cuba, advocating U.S. policies and greater respect for human rights and democratic norms. Provided uncensored information, educational materials, and support to Cuba’s struggling independent journalists, English teachers, university professors, libraries, NGOs, and human rights activists. Supported academic and professional exchange programs with the U.S. Assisted U.S. universities with programs in Cuba, and advised visiting students and professors about conditions on the island.

Yangon, Myanmar

Directed educational exchanges and professional development programs and managed a busy information and cultural center. Provided management training and other technical assistance to civil society organizations and independent micro-entrepreneurs.

Managed public diplomacy and multi-million dollar democracy support programs for Albania, Bulgaria, Romania & Yugoslavia during a period of radical transformation in Eastern Europe and the beginning of the violent disintegration of Yugoslavia.

B.A., History, Italian, Gpa 3.80

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

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