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
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 leverage back-to-back domestic tours for leadership growth. If you're an OMS looking to land stretch positions and take control of your career, this episode is a must-listen!
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 led her to join the Foreign Service. Listen to the insights of life in the Foreign Service and how to do a job you love and live an adventurous lifestyle.
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 from the service and transition to life as a military family member. Tune into hear Cindy's thoughts on a career and lifestyle she and her family enjoyed.
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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 diversity within the OMS role, and the unique challenges of navigating this life as a single person in the service. Broadcasting from her assignment in Belize, she reveals how she built...
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 communication to building strong relationships with principals. Want to thrive as an OMS in the Foreign Service? Tune in as Cheveda “Chevy” Fergerson shares unfiltered insights,...
Inside the Foreign Service: Stories of Crisis, Resilience & Impact
In this fun episode, we listen to stories from Andrea, Brooke, and Dolores—former NGO colleagues turned Foreign Service OMSs. From high-stakes evacuations to global crisis response, these colleagues share firsthand accounts of resilience and adaptability. They reveal what it takes to navigate international crises, maintain self-care under pressure, ...
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 during COVID, and her impactful work on the seventh floor. She reflects on her experiences during the Afghan evacuation in 2021 and the amazing role she played from coordinating fl...
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 his best moments in the Foreign Service. Learn how he believes in the power of mentorship a strong support system for our colleagues.
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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, sets personal and professional boundaries, and prioritizes work-life balance. On the OMS corp, she encourages open communication and mutual respect to create a positive work environme...
Welcome to the Foreign Service Office Management Specialist podcast, a space for FS OMSs to tell their stories. In this podcast, we talk about OMS contributions in the Foreign Service. We dive deep into career advice and the direction of the OMS corps. If you are a Foreign Service OMS hopeful, a retired or resigned OMS, a current OMS, or an OMS supporter--this podcast is for you.
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 the Foreign Service as she spearheads the team in charge of defining the path forward for the corps.
This episode was recorded June 2024.
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