Michael Konstantino

About Michael Konstantino

Senior Foreign Service Officer (Counselor rank, equivalent to one-star General) with 25 years at the U.S. Department of State specialized in operational excellence, and engaging cabinet officials, regulatory agencies, and legislative bodies across U.S. and EU markets. Proven success securing multi-billion dollar commitments, navigating complex regulatory environments, and advancing U.S. interests through strategic government engagement. Deep relationships: U.S. Congress, State/Treasury/Defense departments, EU Commission, European government ministers. Track record includes $5B+ favorable commitments,$1B+ contract protection, regulatory advocacy wins (banking licenses, investment screening, sanctions compliance, space agreements), and crisis management protecting bilateral relationships and commercial interests. Excels in cross-cultural communication and team leadership. Holds Top Secret/SCI U.S. and NATO clearances.

Experience

1. VP for Operations (Counselor of Embassy for Management Affairs)

   U.S. Department Of State

   Aug 2025 — Present · Santiago, CL

   As the the U.S. Embassy\'s Chief Business Officer with cost-center P&L authority, manage the full array of administrative operations at this medium-large mission with an annual operating budget of $40M+ and over 300 employees. Direct, strategize, and streamline operations of the 100-member departments of Human Resources, Finance, Logistics and Contracting, Information Technology, Facilities Management, Health Unit, and Community Liaison.+ Overseeing 10% reduction in $26M operating budget+ Negotiating $1M in Chilean tax relief for U.S. government ops in Chile

Education

• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Public Policy
• Intercultural Communication
• Conflict
• Program Management
• Public Affairs
• Microsoft Office
• Presentation Skills
• National Security
• Government
• Strategy
• Research
• Strategic Communications
• Economic Development
• Public Administration
• Strategic Planning
• International Development
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Intelligence
• Peacebuilding
• International Relations
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Conference Speaking
• Written Communication
• Democracy
• Federal Government
• Foreign Policy
• Project Management
• Management
• Politics
• Human Rights
• Policy Analysis
• International Organizations
• Speech Writing
• Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo)
• Capacity Building
• Cross-Cultural Teams
• Employee Training
• Civil Society
• International Security
• Analytical Skills