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

Washington, Dc, Us

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. Member of AIT senior staff, advising AIT Director on all language-related matters and building cooperative partnerships with Taiwan's governmental and academic institutions. Also serve as Chair of the Board of Directors for Fulbright Taiwan (the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange).

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 school’s primary liaison with FSI’s Space Planning Office. Work with school's External Programs Coordinator on Chinese language programs in advance of assuming role of Principal at the American Institute in Taiwan's Chinese Language and Area Studies School (AIT/CLASS) in 2017.

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 State Department's more than 48,000 Locally Employed Staff/Foreign Service Nationals. Manage program of 250+ global adjunct faculty instructors.

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 of 250+ global adjunct faculty instructors.

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 interpersonal and language skills to persuade and engage interlocutors. Analyzed political trends according to Mission and Department strategic goals. Engaged host country officials, media representatives, scholars, and students. Wrote analytical reports, briefed senior U.S. government officials, members of Congress, and business representatives.

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 and Nonproliferation; Intelligence and Foreign Policy; and Political and Economic Tradecraft.

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 between Taiwan and China, Beijing’s ever-evolving relationship with Hong Kong, and the occasional foray into human rights, civil society, and other domestic political issues.Drafted dozens of policy-relevant analytical cables/reports on the Chinese Communist Party’s landmark 18th Party Congress and 12th National People’s Congress, adding concise daily updates and recommendations to Washington policymakers on China’s historic leadership transition and its implications for China and bilateral relations with the United States. Briefed Congressional, secretary of state, and other senior delegations, arranging meetings and serving as note taker and report drafter for high-level interactions. Organized interagency tradecraft and policy conference. Improved relationships with ruling Communist Party by nominating Party officials and scholars to sought-after International Visitors Leadership Program. Utilized other Department-sponsored visitor programs to send Chinese journalists to observe U.S. presidential elections.

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 “Critical Needs Language” program, providing direct oversight of this 500-plus officers program designed to recruit and assign speakers of Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, and other languages “critical” to U.S. foreign policy. Increased Department’s cadre of advanced Chinese speakers through designing innovative pilot program to link series of training and overseas assignments. Drafted strategic planning memo to advise senior Department leadership on creating new Foreign Service positions, analyzing data on new officer hiring assignment cycles to accurately extrapolate types, timing, and potential language designations of new positions needed.

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, human trafficking, terrorism, and narcotics reports. Reported on social and economic repercussions of Germany’s continuing efforts to integrate immigrant population. Developed and implemented Muslim engagement plan with Public Affairs Section. Coordinated and supported the official travel of senior U.S. government officials including the president, secretary of state and other cabinet-level and executive branch officials, members of Congress, and Supreme Court justices. Supervised the work of several interns and assisted in hiring and supervision of local staff.

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 of world civilizations. Individualized training and mentoring program for honors students. History of World Civilizations to 1500:Using a comparative approach, this course explores the origin and development of civilizations in East Asia, Europe, the Near East, India, Africa, and the New World.History of World Civilizations Since 1500:This course is a comparative survey of the modern world from 1500 to the present. Students examine interconnections between major Asian, Near Eastern, African, North and South American, and European civilizations and explore social structures and daily life, industrialization, colonization, cultural anthropology, revolutions, and independence movements.

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.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

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