Professional Experience

Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State (Career Cone: Economic) 2004-2021

Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR/EGA/PAPD) – Energy Economist & Pipeline Analyst Chief Washington, DC

Department Lead for: (1) the Presidential Pipeline Permits (hydrocarbons); (2) National Petroleum Council; 2018- 2021

and, (3) Co-Chair of Market Impact Committee for Strategic Materials of the Defense Logistics Agency

Bureau lead coordination with Multilateral Development Organizations on energy projects.

U.S. Embassy to Afghanistan –Economic-Energy Officer Kabul, Afghanistan

Lead for energy, trade and extractives. Coordinator USG efforts to promote development of extractives, 2018

export and energy sectors.

U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe – Political & Economic Section Chief Osaka, Japan

Led Political and Economic Sections, covering Japan's industrial heartland and 2014-2017

second most important political center. Conducted Public Diplomacy initiatives. Simultaneously,

managed Public Affairs Section, for six months.

Promoted bureau/mission priorities including: managing post’s role in five G7 Ministerial meetings; Pol-Mil

relations by opening a new cutting-edge radar base (part of the ballistic missile defense structure); and was Political Advisor (POLAD) for the largest annual Command Post Exercise in Japan.

Managed and mentored junior officers in control officer roles. Managed a steady stream of senior visitors, including POTUS, FLOTUS, CODELs, SECSTATE, and other cabinet officers.

Community: Twice elected Employee Welfare Association Board Member, Secretary

Bureau of Economics and Business, Office of Monetary Affairs – Financial Economist Washington, DC

Analyzed EUR and WHA countries of concern and lead as bureau coordinator for G8 and G20. 2010-2012

Was key analyst during the European Debt Crisis and IMF coordination 2011-2012.

Lead Economic Analyst for Department for the Keystone XL pipeline project between Canada and US.

Managed the Department’s annual Fiscal Transparency Analysis and Interagency Waiver Process.

Inaugural Board Member of Economic Bureau’s Economic Leadership Development Committee.

Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Exec Sec Ops Center - Watch Officer Washington, DC

Provided latest policy-relevant intelligence to S and other Department principals. 2009-2010

Supported the State Operations Center and Crisis Management Support team with late-breaking global developments.

Received Meritorious Award for crisis support and drafted products.

U.S. Consulate General to Hong Kong & Macau - Consular Officer, Consul General Staffer Hong Kong, SAR

Immigrant Visa Chief – managed a staff of seven; Personal Staff for Counsel General 2007-2009

Public Outreach Programs Coordinator and Student Outreach Program Manager and speaker –

delivered speeches and other programs to over 2,000 people.

U.S. Embassy to Belize - Consular-Political Officer Belize City, Belize

Political Officer – Acting Pol/Econ/PAS Chief for over six months. Chief Political reporting Officer. 2004-2006 Responsible for Trafficking-in-Persons, Human Rights and International Religious Freedom Reports;

Developed Post’s SIPRNet website; Economic Reporting focused on investment disputes and sovereign debt ratings.

Consular – Non-Immigrant & Immigrant Visa Chief; Fraud Prevention Manager; Assisted in capture

of several fugitives from U.S. Justice.

Other – Housing Board member.

Country Director – USAID Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Investment & Business Development Project/ Global Technology Network 1998-2001

United States Agency for International Development and International Executive Service Corps

Set-up and directed the US-Mongolia Trade Linkage/Commercial Service Office. Coordinated with

the US Ambassador, to facilitate contacts between US and Mongolian businesses.

Conducted and analyzed preliminary due-diligence for joint-venture, and partnership activities.

Key liaison for US companies advising on investment climate, market entry, pro-forma balance sheets and financial outlets.

Trained and managed an office of five outreach cadre to identify and market key trade/business opportunities.

Coordinated and led trade missions/delegations in Mongolia and the US.

Managed and designed small grants programs providing business development services often managing several consultants.

Administered US assistance funds contributing to increased trade and investment between the U.S. and Mongolia.

Education

Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management Glendale, Arizona

MBA- International Management May 2003

Specialization: Finance

Teaching Assistant, International Finance & Trade; and, International Political Economy

Research Assistant “Managerial Economics” textbook, Keat & Young

Member, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Chairman, Thunderbird Honor Council

Bloomberg - proficient

Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts in English and Fine Arts May 1994

Award from the James C. Wheat Memorial Scholarship fund for graduate studies at Thunderbird

NCAA Division I. Scholarship Athlete

Additional Information

Languages: Mongolian (3+/2); (Japanese 2/2); Mandarin Chinese (2/0+); French (0+/1)

Professional Affiliations/Community Involvement:

Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)

Head Coach, Arlington Youth Lacrosse; Hong Kong (National) Lacrosse Team

Member, Rotary Club various posts – Treasurer, Secretary

Co-Executive Director, American-Mongolian Business Group

Honorary Board Member, Development & Environment non-profit-organization

Boys’ State, Chief Justice

Awards:

Superior Honor Award – nominated, 2020

Meritorious Honor Award – 2017

Meritorious Honor Award – 2016

Meritorious Honor Award – 2011

Bureau Award for Hometown Diplomats program - 2006

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