U.S. Diplomat / Commercial Officer
• Directed commercial programs and commercial diplomacy initiatives.• Counseled a wide range of U.S. firms on business plans and market entry strategies.• Arranged high-level trade missions, delegations, business seminars and trade events.• Developed extensive networks of government and industry contacts.• Engaged host nation governments on market access, bilateral trade and regulatory issues.• Managed local staff, budgets, procurement, hiring and administrative matters.• Advised U.S. Ambassadors and Consuls on commercial affairs.