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Prague, Czech Republic

Offering deep understanding of social and economic conditions. Applying unusual Czech, French, Spanish and Georgian language skills and legal, economic and diplomatic expertise to advance new and existing businesses' scope and profitability. Translating foreign texts and proofreading English drafts to deliver accurate, persuasive English versions.

Temporary duty (1-2 months) at U.S. Embassies in Paris (2011 and 2014), Vienna (2021) and Bern (2023). Filled staffing gaps to provide reporting of political and economic developments, promotion of U.S. policies and interests, and assistance for official visits.

Brussels, Belgium

Managed eight employees as acting head of Political/Economic Section. Worked to increase government and public support for U.S. political and economic goals. Reported on political and economic developments.

Tbilisi, Georgia

As Embassy's Economic Officer, raised profile of economic issues in bilateral relations, achieving signature of trade and aviation agreements. Chaired working group to coordinate U.S. economic assistance to Georgia. Routinely supervised five employees. Reported on developments in energy and other economic fields.

Washington, D.C.

Achieved advanced professional proficiency.

Prague, Czech Republic

Worked to preserve bilateral investment and trade treaties, encourage national support for U.S. position on economic issues with European Union, strengthen intellectual property rights protections. Frequent speechwriting for Ambassadors and public speaking on own.

Washington, D.C.

Year-long, intensive and comprehensive economic program designed to provide the analytical and policy tools required by economic officers in the course of their careers. Emphasis on knowledge and skills needed to analyze economic policy, advise U.S. officials on economic issues, influence the overseas policy environment and advocate for U.S. economic and commercial interests. Core courses included Quantitative Methods, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade Theory and Policy, International Finance, Money and Banking, Country Analysis, Economic Policy Reform in Developing Countries, and International Capital Markets. Case studies and short applied modules on Energy, Environment, Intellectual Property Rights, Trade and Project Finance, Outsourcing, and Trade Dispute Resolution.

Washington, D.C.

Covered trade and investment issues in aftermath of August 1998 economic crisis. Focus on steel antidumping case, oil and gas issues, improvement of investment climate. Created briefing, fact sheets and press guidance. Close cooperation with other United States Government agencies.

Nassau, Bahamas

Promoted concepts of Free Trade Agreement of the Americas and telecoms privatization. Supervised two employees.

Nassau, Bahamas

Responsible for all visa services to public. Installed advanced computer systems. Supervised six employees.

As acting Principal Officer and sole American at America's oldest Consulate General, continued operations of post from August 1995 until closure in February 1996. Provided visa services and reported on economic and political developments in Southwest France.

Covered human rights, immigration, consular affairs, Mexico's foreign relations. Developed new liaison mechanism utilizing border consulates to deal with border violence. Adjudicated requests from U.S. border communities and Mexican government seeking USG approval of new border crossings.

Reported on events leading to fall of Communist regime. Provided all visa services. Supervised six local employees.

Visa officer

Kansas City, Missouri

Represented and advised clients, including Chrysler Corporation, H.D. Lee, and Safeway Stores, in varied business matters -- contracts, acquisitions, real estate, bankruptcy and litigation.

Ll.M., International And Comparative Law

Cum Laude

J.D., Law

B.S.B., Business Administration