Colleen Murray
Summary
Experience in fast-paced offices in two large-sized embassies. Managed offices, programs, and policies. 11 years previous experience in the U.S. Air Force leading personnel and managing administrative tasks prior to joining the Foreign Service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Embassy Cairo Political OMS
Department of State
08.2023 - Current
- Served OMS to Minister Counselor for Political Affairs and supported a 28 person team; Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements, etc.
- Volunteered for Rafah border crossing team; assisted individuals intending to cross into Egypt; ensured individuals had proper documentation and showed empathy and compassion when delivering difficult information.
- Provided support for many VIP visits due to the Gaza Crisis; formatted and processed urgent dipnotes, arranged logistics, temporary mobile phones, motor pool, and account access for TDYers.
Mission China Rover OMS
Department of State
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Served TDY in Washington D.C
- As temporary OMS to Special Presidential Envoy for Compact Negotiations Team; assisted the establishment of the new office; coordinated and managed meetings and all travel logistics for the SPECN team.
U.S. Embassy to the Philippines ECON OMS
Department of State
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided logistical support for Manila's first ever China Conference; Lead Chair for Independence Day event; supported the Secretary of State visit and other VIP visits; co-drafted action and briefing memos; participated for ECON section in Manila's Crisis Management Exercise; implemented Teams for section use during Manila's 2020 lockdown due to the COVID pandemic.
FSI Language Student
Department of State
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Studied Mandarin Chinese language training in preparation for next post. Language test score: 2/1.
Air Battle Manager
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
02.2005 - 07.2016
- Flew surveillance missions to enhance situational awareness of Eastern Europe and Crimea with an international crew from 16 different nations; supervised a flight of 15 Airmen; ensured mission readiness; wrote performance reports; analyzed flights to maximize Component training; deployed in support of International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan.
Education
Nursing Prerequisites -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2017
Instrumental Music Education -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2002
Skills
- Security Protocols
- Application support
- Strong Problem Solver
- Office Management
- Executive Support
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Travel Coordination
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
U.S. Embassy Cairo Political OMS
Department of State
08.2023 - Current
Mission China Rover OMS
Department of State
06.2021 - 06.2023
FSI Language Student
Department of State
09.2020 - 05.2021
U.S. Embassy to the Philippines ECON OMS
Department of State
06.2018 - 07.2021
Air Battle Manager
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
02.2005 - 07.2016
Nursing Prerequisites -
University of West Florida
Instrumental Music Education -
University of Southern Mississippi
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