Samuel Holmes
Country Desk Officer @Peace Corps
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WORK HISTORY
Country Desk Officer @Peace Corps
DC, US
Proactively developed task tracker in Excel to improve efficiency, resulting in streamlined management of volunteer onboarding.• Subject matter expert and resource to internal and external stakeholders for countries within portfolio.• Analyzes and interprets Program Plans, Operations Plans, and region-specific reports for assigned posts.• Coordinates and arranges travel logistics for Temporary Duty (TDY) and new US Direct Hire (USD) staff including obtaining appropriate flights and securing Fly America Act Waivers when needed, completion of Travel Authorizations and Electronic Country Clearances (ECCs) for US Embassies.• Develop strong relationships with staff at foreign embassies, resulting in a 100% success rate obtaining gratis visas by deadline, including same day processing when necessary.• Coordinates shipping of materials to post through pouch or FEDEX.• Serves as an advocate and representative for assigned posts by presenting briefings on pressing country specific issues to regional leadership, enabling them to make well-informed decisions.
EDUCATION
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
ABOUT SAMUEL HOLMES
Key areas of skill include: Project Management Collaboration Training …
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