Foreign Service Officer Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Foreign Service Officer Resume should look like while applying for Foreign Service Officer Jobs.
2967 Flournoy St, Apt#901
Dallas, TX 75237
(123)-555-1234
name@emailaddress.com
Summary :
A talented individual who has solid background in preparing periodic reports to their supervisors at the department on political activities, market conditions, public opinion, and other relevant issues; has flexibility in negotiating treaties and agreements that protect U.S. shipping, economic, and legal interests; specializes in one of four areas of service: administrative, consular, commercial-economic and conducts political administrative duties plan, develop, and direct the operations of their offices; has been in-charge of their posts' expenses and budgets, the acquisition and maintenance of government property, and the supervision of personnel; the officer has also been involved in assisting Americans with problems they face in foreign countries, issue passports and visas to Americans abroad, and help foreigners who want to visit the United States obtain visas
Professional Experience:
Lead Foreign Language Translation Analyst January 2007 – Present
Department of State, Albany, NY, Dallas, TX
Responsibilities
Provided translation support for high level executive meetings of foreign leaders.
Operated intelligence exchange activities with foreign governments and international affiliates.
Collated and submitted translation summary documents and debriefing reports to the agency.
Reviewed relevant information and provided recommendations regarding Middle Eastern /Southwest Asian customs, courtesies and religions.
Translated gathered data to and from the target language and prepared a summary report for the activity.
Prepared briefings and other written reports/documents as needed by the embassy.
Facilitated the release of information to foreign nationals, implemented bilateral agreements, conducted technical reviews of information, and communicated JIEDDO foreign disclosure positions within and outside the organization with the approval of the FDO.
Foreign Service Officer May 2004 - December 2006
General Dynamics, Dallas, TX
Responsibilities
Prepared recommendations on foreign disclosure actions, advise personnel on foreign disclosure regulations and the Intelligence Community.
Recommended action plan to the government for certain cases and conducted training for US personnel, extend advises on foreign visits and export license requests.
Supported department program in accordance with the directives and Instructions, and applicable Intelligence Community laws.
Foreign Disclosure Officer February 1999 - May 2004
The Cambridge Group Ltd, Dallas, TX
Responsibilities
Collated recommendation letters for foreign disclosure actions and advised personnel on foreign disclosure regulations and policies.
Communicated foreign disclosure sensitivities related to department initiative and Service elements.
Provided advisory on foreign visits and export license requests and supported foreign disclosure program in accordance with National Disclosure Policy.
Performed technical reviews of information and communication to foreign disclosure executives within and outside the organization.
Education:
Masters Degree in International Law, University of Iowa, 1999
Bachelors Degree in Law, Rockefeller University, 1994
Skills:
Excellent in communication and writing skills
Proficient in computer skills
Knowledge in international laws
Excellent skills in giving legal support
Awards and Affiliations:
American Foreign Service Association, Member
American Foreign Service Protective Association, Member
