Foreign Service OMS Podcast
Looking for an insider’s perspective on life as an Office Management Specialist (OMS) in the Foreign Service? The Foreign Service OMS Podcast is your go-to source for real stories, expert insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at this dynamic career.
Topics include:
✨ Rising as a leader in the OMS corps
🌍 The most exciting and unexpected assignments
💼 How OMS professionals shape their careers
Whether you're an aspiring OMS, a current executive assistant professional, or just curious about the world of diplomacy, this podcast is for you. Subscribe today and be part of the conversation! 🎧🌎
Producer Contact: fsomspodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep 02. Research and Networking in Bidding: Winderlyn Shares Her Tips
Office Management Specialist Wenderlyn breaks down her career journey, sharing insider tips on excursion bidding, interview success, and strategic lobbying. Learn how to navigate the bidding cable, maximize networking opportunities, and leverag...
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Episode 2
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55:05
Ep 10. From Non-profit Colleagues to FS OMS Friends: Stories from Brooke, Andrea, and Dolores
Inside the Foreign Service: Stories of Crisis, Resilience & ImpactIn this fun episode, we listen to stories from Andrea, Brooke, and Dolores—former NGO colleagues turned Foreign Service OMSs. From high-stakes evacuations to gl...
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Episode 10
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43:15
Ep 09. OMS Strategic Impact: Stories from Cheveda Fergerson
Cheveda, an accomplished Foreign Service Office Management Specialist, shares her career journey and insider insights into the OMS role. She breaks down the skills that helped her thrive in assignments across multiple countries, from mastering ...
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Episode 9
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44:49
Ep 08. Stories of an Entry-Level Foreign Service OMS with Sara Seymour
In this episode, Sara Seymour, a former service member turned entry-level OMS tells the story of her leap from the military to the Foreign Service. She shares the invaluable skills that made her transition seamless, the exciting career diversit...
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Episode 8
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40:45
Ep 07. From Foreign Service Direct-Hire to Military Spouse with Cindy Edwards
Cindy Edwards shares her experience as a Foreign Service OMS, discussing her career, assignments, working with different individuals, family life, and the highs and lows of her Foreign Service journey. We go into her decision to resign f...
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Episode 7
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46:19
Ep. 06 Take Charge of Your Career with Jessica Ward
Jessica shares her career experiences and insights on being a Foreign Service Office Management Specialist. From DCM to COM OMS, she highlights the difference between living in a place and traveling to a place and how her overseas experiences l...
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Episode 6
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39:54
Ep 05. Leadership in the State Department: Insights from Jamie Cohn
In this episode of the Foreign Service OMS podcast, Jamie shares her journey as an Office Management Specialist with the Department of State. With nine years of experience, Jamie discusses her roles in Cairo and Munich, the challenges faced dur...
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Episode 5
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1:01:54
Ep 04. Redefining the OMS Role: Promotions, Mentorship & Finding Fulfillment with Llewellyn Graham
Llewelyn Graham, has over 20 years of experience as an Office Management Specialist (OMS) in the State Department. He shares his career journey, thoughts on OMS promotions, and the direction of the OMS Corps. Listen to Llewelyn recall some of h...
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Episode 4
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52:08
Ep 03. Navigating Boundaries, Leadership & Impact: Laura Avakian’s OMS Journey
I sat down with Laura Avakian, office manager to Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols, to chat about her pathway into the Foreign Service. Laura shares how she establishes healthy relationships with her bosses,...
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Episode 3
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48:50
Ep 01. Introducing the OMS Program Unit with Cortney Conrad
In this pilot episode, we sit down with Cortney Conrad, the first director of the new OMS Program Unit. We discuss Cortney's career, including her motivation for joining the Foreign Service. Cortney invites us to celebrate OMS contributions to ...
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Episode 1
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