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Washington DC

Develop strategic advice and solutions to business problems for clients doing business in Qatar and the wider Middle East

Doha, Qatar

As head of the U.S. Embassy, encouraged Qatar's strategy to build closer relations with the U.S. Promoted expanded military cooperation and advised American companies on business opportunities.Served two periods totaling 24 months, July-November 2017 and July 2018-March 2020

Washington DC

Taught national security to military officers and U.S. government civilians.Received strong positive student ratings.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Managed key aspects of U.S. bilateral relationship with Israel. Monitored the civil war in Syria, Israeli-Palestinian relations, close U.S.-Israeli security cooperation and a range of other issues.Embassy COO, responsible for 750 employees plus 300 dependentsOversee operation of Embassy-funded programs with NGOs.

Basrah, Iraq

Direct all operations of the U.S. Consulate in southern Iraq with more than 1000 staff including security and support contractorsBuild support for U.S. positions among local Shia and Sunni leaders and populationAssure effective implementation of U.S-funded projects with NGOs. Keep morale high despite security threats and basic living conditions.

New York, NY

Managed all U.S. government interests in the UN Security Council -- high priority issues included the conflicts in Syria, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon and the Middle East.Negotiated extensively with delegates of other countries on Security Council resolutions and other outcomes.Led a team that managed a wide-ranging set of international peace and security issues

Beirut Lebanon

Promoted U.S. strategy to bring stability to Lebanon by supporting for pro-western democrats.Managed 300-person embassy with special attention to security in a dangerous environment.During sharp increase of U.S. assistance to Lebanon, integrated different agencies to assure unified effort.

Earlier assignments include:work on Iraq at State Department, 2009-10, 2000-03; assignment to northern Iraq, 2004;postings in Malta, Italy, Argentina, Poland and U.S. Mission to the United Nations;economic assignments at the State Dept in Washington DC.