Thomas Furey
Ashland,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented Inspector offering 34-year background in leading and managing Department of State operations in Washington and at 11 missions overseas and 14-year background inspecting more than 45 embassies and bureaus in the Department. Hardworking individual skillful in assessing leadership and management issues in embassies and consulates and in Department of State bureaus. Skilled in assessing compliance with laws and regulations, especially in consular operations. Have been a team manager or team leader in 36 inspections. Experienced in preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
Department Of State, Office Of Inspector General
2009.08 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date inspection records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections.
Foreign Service Officer
Department Of State
1975.06 - 2009.08
- Led and managed large embassies and consular operations in 11 missions spread among all the geographic regions of the Department.
- Was Deputy Chief of Mission in Mission Nigeria, one of the Department's largest missions.
- Was in charge of consular operations in Mexico, the largest consular operation in the world.
- As Deputy Executive Director of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, managed consular operations worldwide.
- Furnished advice and support on immigration guidelines and standards.
- Prepared briefings and other written reports and documents.
- Made decisions on visa applications of visitors, students and temporary workers.
- Liaised with government officials, international organizations and public media.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Fletcher School of Law And Diplomacy, Tufts Univ.
Medford, MA05.1975
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
American University
Washington, DC05.1973
Skills
- Assessing Leadership and Management Issues
- Determining regulatory compliance
- Quality Control
- Drafting, editing, and preparing Inspection Reports
- Corrective Action Planning
- Leading and organizing Inspection Teams
Awards
Received several Superior Honor Awards from the Department of State, including two rare Presidential Honor Awards, one from President Clinton for my service as senior consular officer in Mexico (where I led the first installation of biometric enrollment of visa applicants that is now used by all consular operations worldwide) and one from President George W. Bush for my service as Consul General and acting DCM at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (where I helped protect the embassy and consulates from terrorist threats).
Timeline
Inspector
Department Of State, Office Of Inspector General
2009.08 - Current
Foreign Service Officer
Department Of State
1975.06 - 2009.08
Master of Arts - International Relations
Fletcher School of Law And Diplomacy, Tufts Univ.
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
American University
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