Jared S. Pendleton, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Providing subject matter expertise, policy guidance, and strategic vision for Department of State foreign language training programs.

Taipei City, Taiwan

Direct full-time Chinese language and area studies program for 20+ mid- and senior-level U.S. diplomats at America's unofficial representative office in Taiwan (AIT). Manage instructional and support staff, establishing and executing multi-million dollar budget in support of immersive and experiential language acquisition and cultural literacy activities..

National Foreign Affairs Training Center/Foreign Service Institute, Arlington VA

Special Advisor in the Office of the Dean in FSI's School of Language Studies. Advise Dean and Associate Deans on special projects, including physical move of two language divisions (40% of FSI language students and SLS staff) in Summer/Fall 2016 to commercial space in Rosslyn, VA. Manage strategic communications for all move-related issues and serve as.

National Foreign Affairs Training Center/Foreign Service Institute, Arlington VA

Primary liaison for Foreign Service Institute with Regional Training Centers in Frankfurt, Bangkok, Ft. Lauderdale, Africa, and Charleston. Serve in FSI Front Office as Advisor to FSI Director and Deputy Director on overseas programs, local staff advocacy, and customized training offerings. Coordinate and advise on training and professional development for.

Foreign Service Institute, Arlington VA

Division Director and primary liaison for Foreign Service Institute with Regional Training Centers in Frankfurt, Bangkok, Ft. Lauderdale, Charleston. Develop leadership/supervisory courses and coordinate and advise on training and professional development for State Department's nearly 48,000 Locally Employed Staff/Foreign Service Nationals. Manage program.

Commissioned Foreign Service Officer: Political officer; served as political analyst, reporting officer, course chair/trainer, career development specialist, and consular officer during 11-plus years of active-duty service in America's diplomatic corps. Advocated American interests in China, Germany, Washington DC, Newport, RI, and Taiwan, utilizing.

Foreign Service Institute, Arlington VA

Foreign Service Officer assigned as Associate Coordinator/Course Chair in Political Training Division at FSI.Developed content, delivered training, and designed curriculum while serving as an associate coordinator and course chair for classes such as Congressional Relations; Religion and Foreign Policy; Promoting Human Rights and Democracy; Arms Control.

Beijing City, China

As the primary analyst of Chinese elite politics in the Political Section at U.S. Embassy Beijing, I chronicled China’s historic leadership transition to a “Fifth Generation” of Communist Party leaders. For the in-depth reporting, I received an individual Superior Honor Award. My reporting portfolio also included the complex cross-Strait relationship.

Taipei, Taiwan

Achieved advanced professional proficiency (4/4) in Chinese language while on assignment as Political Officer to State Department's Chinese Language and Area Studies School (CLASS) in Taipei.

United States Naval War College, Newport RI

Graduated "with Distinction" while on detail assignment to College of Naval Command and Staff at U.S. Naval War College. Research focused on Asia-Pacific region and relations in the Taiwan Strait.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Counseled hundreds of entry-level officers, objectively assigning to appropriate overseas positions while balancing individual professional development and training needs with Department’s priorities and staffing requirements. Managed staffing of East Asia and Pacific bureau entry-level positions, liaising with bureau representatives. Directed Department’s.

U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt; Frankfurt, Germany

Coordinated and conducted reporting, outreach, and advocacy efforts on political and economic developments in the southwestern German states. Produced series of analytical reports on regional politics, counterterrorism, religious freedom, Muslim engagement, and human rights. Drafted and coordinated post’s contribution to annual human/religious rights.

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou; Guangzhou, China

Consular and reporting officer for the Guangzhou consular district, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Hainan. Portfolio included management of Non-immigrant Visa Unit, Fraud Prevention Manager, local political/economic developments, and higher education reform.

Taught courses, designed curriculum, wrote lectures and lesson plans, introduced educational technology in sessions, established course evaluations, and mentored students, tailoring instruction and activities for adult learning in the community college environment.Honors History of World Civilizations:Comparative examination of the origin and development.

Master Of Arts (Ma), National Security And Strategic Studies

Activities and Societies: China Maritime Studies InstituteGraduated "with Distinction" from College of Naval Command and Staff at Naval.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Russian History; Sino-Soviet Relations

Activities and Societies: Russian club; University of California Intercampus Russian History GroupDoctoral student in modern Russia with.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: Mountaineering/ski club; college bowl trivia team; study abroad in Moscow, RussiaStudied History, Asian Studies.