1. PROFILE
MATTHEW S. HAAKE
matthewhaake@gmail.com | 202.629.6254
Clearance: Top Secret, DOS Issued, Expire April, 2016
Proactive and results-driven professional with 9+ years of Federal government experience in the United States and OCONUS. Skilled writer,
editor, and innovative problem solver with an intimate understanding of procedure, protocol, and public relations. Analytical skills, sound
judgement, and an ability to respond positively and act with minimal supervision in resolving complex and dynamic issues. Exceptional
organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels of responsibility inspiring confidence and trust
of senior management. Regional expertise in East Asia and South Asia political, socio-economical, and regional policies as they relate to U.S.
national security and international economic policies. Key competencies include:
Policy Analysis
Staff Supervision
Reporting and Briefing
Inter-Agency Coordination
Records Management
Cross Cultural Communication
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Protocol Officer, Office of the Chief of Protocol; Dept. of State, Washington, DC 06/2014 - Present
 Generate and implement U.S. policy with the International Diplomatic Corps to streamline the recognition of foreign ambassadors,
diplomatic agents, and consular officers assigned to work in the U.S.
 Foster partnership relationship between U.S. government agencies, foreign diplomatic missions, and international organizations to
increase cooperation.
 Improve bilateral relationships with key U.S. allies through effective coordination and communication on sensitive diplomatic immunity
issues for personnel, specifically India and China.
 Designed and coordinated the methodical rollout of improved records management procedures for the 25,000 foreign nationals working
at International Organizations, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Executive Assistant, Office of the Executive Secretariat; Dept. of State, Washington, DC 11/2013 – 06/2014
 Provided logistical support to DOS senior staff, advance teams, and U.S. missions abroad during Secretary of State OCONUS delegation
travel.
 Developed guidance and support mechanisms for the Office of the Executive Secretariat to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and
facilitation of communication with the Secretary’s continually traveling delegation.
 Coordinated movement of time sensitive requests between DOS, National Security Council, and DoD to secure aircraft and crews for
Secretary of State domestic and foreign travel.
Special Assistant to the Senior Director for South Asia; National Security Council, Washington, DC 11/2012 – 11/2013
 Analyzed and briefed on intelligence and policy reports to enhance the South Asia Senior Director’s effectiveness in advising the President,
the National Security Advisor, DOS, DoD, and interagency partners on strategic South Asia policy issues specific to India, Pakistan, and
Afghanistan.
 Monitored open-source databases, websites, and online media for security and foreign policy issues in the South Asia region.
 Enhanced interagency cooperation and policy implementation through increased partnerships with DOS, DoD, the Intelligence Community,
and National Security Council Staff.
 Represented the Senior Director and the South Asia Directorate in meetings with NSC staff, legislative staff, and executive branch officials on
matters requiring interpretation of Directorate views and Administration policies.
 Responsible for shaping and coordinating U.S. policies regarding strategic planning and resource management, nonproliferation, counter‑
terrorism, political‑military affairs, human rights and political and economic issues for Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Maldives.
 Coordinated with Senate Committee staff, DOS, and the intelligence community on the successful Senate confirmation for Deputy Assistant
to the President for South Asia to become U.S. Ambassador to NATO.
Management Specialist, Office of the Executive Secretariat; Dept. of State, Washington, DC 02/2011 – 11/2012
 Managed the flow and content of information and decision memos to and from Senior DOS Officials to ensure orderly, rapid, and effective
foreign policy decision making capabilities.
 Supported and coordinated on the ground logistical support of Secretary of State travel to 16 countries on five continents arranging
accommodations, motorcades, communications, and security in advance of delegation arrival including Rangoon, Burma; Strategic &
Economic Dialogue Summit, Beijing; NATO Afghanistan Summits in Chicago and Tokyo; and the G-20 in Los Cabos, Mexico.
 Coordinated interagency preparation of foreign policy briefing memos, background papers, and press event material for Senior White
House principals ahead of international travel.
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, AZ
MA: Applied Sociology, 2002
Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, AZ
BS: Criminal Justice, 1999
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Professor of English as a Second Language, U.S. Peace Corps; Chongqing, China 2005-2007
Program Coordinator, International Visitor Leadership Program; Department of State, Washington, DC 2008-2011
China Area Studies, George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center; Washington, DC 2009
North East Asia Area Studies, George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center; Washington, DC 2009
Comparative National Systems, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; Washington, DC 2008