IZAAK MARTIN
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Public Diplomacy-coned foreign service officer who thrives working at the intersection of policy, programs, and public outreach. Experience in various roles utilizing strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Communications Officer
GPA/SOE/GCS
08.2025 - Current
- Convened USG stakeholders to develop strategic messaging on Administration policies and priorities.
- Developed playbooks and trip messaging plans for PD practitioners in the field.
- Served on GPA's crisis communications team.
Senior ASEAN Affairs Officer
EAP/MLA
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Led Department of State's ASEAN Desk, connecting policymakers in Washington with Missions in Southeast Asia to deepen U.S.-ASEAN relations and meet key U.S. goals.
- Organized and executed high-level USG participation in several ASEAN summits, ministerials, and policy dialogues.
- Oversaw the opening of the U.S.-ASEAN Center in Washington, DC.
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Berlin
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed U.S. speaker and public outreach programs for Embassy Berlin and Mission's five consulates.
- Served as Mission's primary grants officer and managed U.S.-German exchange relationship during prolonged staffing gap.
- Control, press, and/or site officer for several high level visits as well as Afghanistan evacuation lily pad at Ramstein AFB.
Grants Management Officer
U.S. Embassy Kabul
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed $40 Million Public Affairs budget, including foreign assistance, unit operating cost, and ICASS portfolio.
- Led Public Affairs strategic planning and served as primary Embassy grants officer for Public Diplomacy grants.
- Provided detailed answers and accounts for all special investigator inquiries to ensure compliance of resources used.
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Ljubljana
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed Embassy's exchanges, alumni, education, outreach, and social media portfolios.
- Developed and implemented Sister Park bilateral relationship.
Consular Officer
U.S. Embassy Manila
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Led Immigrant Visa unit of 70 and held leadership roles in Non-Immigrant Visa and American Citizen Services units.
Consular/Public Diplomacy/Staff Aide
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Rotational two-year position, serving as Non-Immigrant Visa line manager, public outreach lead, and staff aide to the Ambassador.
Americas Research Manager
Corbis Corporation
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Managed image research teams in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Calgary.
Education
MA - International Relations
The New School University
01.2009
BA - History & Communication Studies (Double Major)
Macalester College
01.1997
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Report and Memo Writing
- Program and Grant Management
- Team and Project Management
- Budgeting and Finance
- Speaking Ability in Several Languages
References
360 CLC references submitted; additional references upon request.
Timeline
Strategic Communications Officer
GPA/SOE/GCS
08.2025 - Current
Senior ASEAN Affairs Officer
EAP/MLA
08.2023 - 07.2025
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Berlin
08.2020 - 07.2023
Grants Management Officer
U.S. Embassy Kabul
08.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Ljubljana
08.2015 - 06.2018
Consular Officer
U.S. Embassy Manila
09.2012 - 08.2014
Consular/Public Diplomacy/Staff Aide
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
08.2010 - 07.2012
Americas Research Manager
Corbis Corporation
03.2005 - 02.2009
MA - International Relations
The New School University
BA - History & Communication Studies (Double Major)
Macalester College