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Palm Springs, California

Providing international consulting services to importers and exporters across a wide variety of product and service lines, including fashion and apparel, home textiles, surgical instruments, and fine art.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive export promotion strategy to increase exports from Pakistan to the U.S., including mounting an aggressive public relations campaign to enhance the image of Pakistan as a favorable place to do business and establishing liaison with key U.S. institutions that could play a role in achieving these objectives. Organized.

Successfully launched and operated a retail store, Essence of France, specializing in imports from France.

Directed the establishment of a new international department at the largest private,university affiliated, non-profit hospital in the Western United States. Increased thenumber of international patients at the Medical Center by creating and implementing abusiness development strategy geared to meeting the special needs of these patients. Responsible for.

Managed all aspects of a major grant-funded academic research project on the globalengagement of Southern California, including planning, budgeting, selecting researchers,coordinating research efforts, conducting research, organizing out-reach study groups,conferences, and public relations activities. Identified and recruited key leaders inthis region and.

Managed the entire administrative operation of the consulate. Directly supervised astaff of six Canadian employees responsible for providing all personnel, budget andfinancial, and logistical support. As acting Consul General, defused serious bilateralfrictions during the Pacific Salmon Crisis. Hosted six U.S. cabinet-level visits toBritish Columbia..

In charge of the four-person economic section during a crucial period of political andeconomic instability in Algeria. Maintained close liaison with host country officials toprotect the interests of American firms operating in the country. Fostered continuedeconomic reform and liberalization through high-level contacts in the government andfinancial.

Through close contacts with senior U.A.E. officials, assured that oil production remainedat high levels during the Gulf War period. Provided critical logistical support to U.S.military forces operating in the U.A.E. during the war. Successfully negotiated alandmark bilateral investment treaty, as well as settlements to disputes overinfringements of.

After completing two years of Chinese language training, assigned to the American Embassy in Beijing to monitor and report on economic reform programs, traveling extensively throughout the country. Worked closely with the American business community to improve the overall business climate for U.S. companies.

Provided the full range of trade promotion services in support of U.S. business in Korea.

Effectively managed one of the heaviest immigrant and non-immigrant visa workloads in theworld. Provided services to American citizens, including representations at hospitals toassure appropriate medical treatment.

Managed all areas of hospital administration at one of the largest regional military hospitals in the U.S. and subsequently at Athenai Airbase Hospital, Greece. Developed both administrative and clinical computer systems, including telemedicine,during an assignment at the Surgeon General's Office.

M.B.A, International Business

B.S., Business Administration