Type Of Business:
U.S. embassy
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Diplomatic relations; Conflict resolution prevention; International development; Strategic planning
Major Product/SVS:
Diplomatic services; American government representation in Cote d’Ivoire
Hobbies/Sports:
Motorcycling; Saxophone; Sailing; Spending time with his family
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in International and Development Economics, Yale University (1995); Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History, Drew University (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
American Foreign Service Association
Industry:
Diplomatic Relations
Date of Distinction:
6/29/2011
Charity:
Various Community Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his team building, leadership and inductive reasoning skills. He is capable of gathering and assembling information in such a way that he is able to leapfrog the political process.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his personal and academic background. He grew up in the Caribbean islands and studied economics and history, so he decided to take the Foreign Service Officer Exam.
Extended Bio Profile:
The Honorable Phillip Carter III has been a member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service for seven years. He is currently serving as a U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. Mr. Carter's previous U.S. Department of State positions include: U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Guinea; principal deputy assistant secretary for African affairs; director for West African affairs; deputy director for East African affairs; deputy chief of mission and charger d'affaires in Madagascar and Gabon; economic and commercial Counselor in Bangladesh and Malawi; vice counsel and deputy principal officer in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and vice counsel of Mexico City, Mexico. Domestically, he has served as the domestic desk officer of the Dominican Republic, and worked in the International Financial Economist Office of Monetary Affairs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Advancing U.S. foreign policy in Cote d'Ivoire; Ensuring the safety and welfare of American citizens and interests in Cote d'Ivoire; Supervising a staff of 60 Americans and 300 local employees; Managing the embassy's $3 million operations budget and a program budget of $127 million; Developing various government programs; Directing the President's Emergency Program against AIDS and other political environmental programs that have been implemented; Reviewing and approving the arrival of new staff members
Awards/Honors:
Presidential Rank Merit Award, Federal Government of the United States; Superior Honor Award, U.S. Department of State; Ben Franklin Award; Officer, Legion of Merit, Government of Madagascar
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Carter plans to continue contributing to the welfare of the U.S. by resolving democratization conflicts and tending to other issues of interest in the international arena.