Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
graphic designs
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Sandra Carey

Summary

Seasoned Foreign Service Officer with extraordinary negotiation, communication and organizational abilities. Offering fourteen years of experience facilitating complex political agreements. In-depth knowledge of current domestic and foreign policy issues and foreign governmental protocols. Analytical diplomatic officer with solid background negotiating treaties and agreements, preparing periodic reports and operating intelligence exchange activities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreign Service Officer

Bahamas Government
03.1992 - 08.2023
  • Maintained secure communications systems within the embassy, safeguarding sensitive information from potential threats.
  • Liaised with government officials, international organizations and public media.
  • Developed comprehensive country analyses to better understand regional dynamics and guide foreign policy decision-making processes.
  • Provided expert advice on local customs and cultural sensitivities, ensuring respectful diplomatic engagement with foreign counterparts.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Miami
Miami, Fl.
05.1985

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Fisk University
Nashville Tennesse
05.1982

Skills

  • Diplomatic Etiquette
  • Multilingual Proficiency
  • Media Relations
  • Economic Analysis
  • Consular services
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Written Communication
  • Event Planning

Accomplishments

  • Represented The Bahamas Government at the United Nations in economic and social development committees
  • Served as Acting Consul General and Deputy Consul General in Bahamas Consulates in New York, Miami
  • Documented and resolved conflict resolutions which led to settlement of bilateral disputes
  • Represented The Bahamas at International Conferences in Egypt, Guatemala, Mexico, Switzerland, Barbados and Brazil
  • Collaborated with team of government officials for preparations of various international conferences
  • Served as Liaison for Bahamian students throughout the State of Florida
  • Served as Liaison for incarcerated Bahamian nationals in several southern states of USA
  • Fourteen years at the United Nations has assisted me in honing my skills in diplomacy, bilateral negotiations treaty negotiations and the International Maritime Organizations
  • Twenty years as a Consular officer has assisted in my passion for assisting my nationals in the Bahamian diasporas throughout the United States
  • Having to represent my country's political, economic and commercial interest in times of bilateral disputes
  • Completed training and receiving diplomas from The International Peace Academy for International Relations, Philadelphia and the Institute of International Relations, University of West Indies {Trinidad}
  • Receiving Certification in Protocol and Consular matters from the National Association of Foreign Consuls in the United States , Consular College Corp, Washington DC.



Certification

  • Consular and Protocol Training - 1991
  • Passport Officer Certification and Training -2002

graphic designs

Enjoy graphic designs as a hobby, designing, flyers, posters, booklets and magazines

Affiliations

  • Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
  • Retired member of ICABA
  • Mentor and Board Member of Daughters of Zion/ Women of Destiny Mentorship Program
  • Protocol Officer/ Global Worship Center Ministries, Nassau,

Additional Information

Recipient of Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 2017-Women of Distinction

Recipient of Top 25 Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business 2017 Award

Recipient of South Florida's Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders 2018

hobbies

reading, journaling, mentoring young adults, researching historical events

Timeline

Foreign Service Officer

Bahamas Government
03.1992 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Miami

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Fisk University
Sandra Carey