United States Department of DefenseHost Nation Protocol Advisor
Oct. 2003 - Dec. 2023Cádiz, EspañaAdvisor to the Commander of the United States Navy in Spain for protocol and institutional relations; organizer and designer of key events integral to the mission of the U.S. Navy and international diplomacy.
• Provide direct support, coordination, scheduling and flawless execution of visits by distinguished visitors (DVs) including President, Senators, Congressmen, Ambassadors, other official personalities • Directly managed on-site local government and station coordination for visit of 44th POTUS, The Honorable Barack H. Obama July 2016; first ever U.S. President to visit to Rota Navy Station • Interpreted, translated documents for countless official meetings between U.S. Navy and Spanish Navy, local councils, and other official bodies; ensured positive public image for station mission • Coordinated public affairs for bilateral exercises for U.S. Navy, Spanish Navy and NATO in Rota, Spain • Notably organized, coordinated, annual gala dinner commemorating anniversary of American Navy: U.S. Navy Ball; attendance 500-700 Spanish, U.S. military, civilians, 25-30 civilian and military DVs including the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra • Planned change of command ceremonies for Commander of U.S. Naval Activities Spain in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022 with more than 600 guests, including civilian and military DVs in addition to 40 other command activities on and off the station