Joel Sellereit Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

• Lead Business Liaison between Forward Slope Software Team and DoD Points of Contact (POCs) on eight projects
• Researching DoD software systems and programs to understand business processes and policies
• Facilitating meetings with DoD POCs across the enterprise to gather business requirements for scheduled projects
• Analyzing business requirements and research on software systems/business policies to develop solutions
• Creating mockups and slide decks in PowerPoint to brief DoD POCs on proposed solutions
• Distilling down business requirements into user stories for Software Development Team

• Oversaw accounting for the firm and provided financial analysis for up to 50 clients in the greater San Diego area
• Reviewed client P&Ls and Balance Sheets, added accruals, adjusted entries, and closed month end
• Exported operations data from Point-of-Sale systems into excel and sorted/filtered data
• Used data to analyze sales trends and cost of goods and to set benchmarks and cost projections
• Updated models with new columns or calculations to paint a clearer picture of the operations data
• Prepared management reports for clients that covered KPIs, variance analysis, and cost reduction strategies

• Formed an export management company to assist US companies with expansion into the international produce market
• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the business focused on developing a network of suppliers and tracking shipments
• Negotiated agreements with suppliers and developed sales collateral with overseas partners
• Executed all administrative functions related to business set up including filing company charter, business renewal paperwork, and annual/quarterly tax filings

Ocala, Florida, US

• Led all activities related to the development of the offshoring division in Indonesia including market research and managing the full sales cycle
• Wrote a summary highlighting the scope of the potential client base in the US and recommended a marketing strategy to target cloud-based accounting firms
• Developed website content and created advertising campaigns on Google and LinkedIn
• Vetted over 2000 potential clients across the US and provided account management for the initial base of accounts

San Diego, CA, US

• Analyzed federal water resource legislation to identify funding opportunities for port projects and drafted proposals for consideration in federal appropriations bills
• Drafted memos, fact sheets, and presentations in support of Government Policy Managers’ project agendas around San Diego
• Managed logistics for up to 100 people at public outreach events

• Authored the global macro section and executive summary for Timor’s first quarterly economic report
• Trained Timorese Civil Servants and created procedures for gathering and analyzing economic data
• Met with local officials and researched Timor’s energy sector to provide industry information to US companies seeking entry into the local market

Instead of putting a down payment on a house, I took a one year sabbatical to study Spanish and travel globally. I identified three emerging areas to learn about and explore (i.e. South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa). The journey provided a genuine connection with Southeast Asia and led me to a graduate program where I was able to study the regional.

• Taught English to Korean students K-12 with class sizes ranging from 30-40 students
• Created a curriculum and adjusted the lessons depending on skill level and age group
• Provided additional instruction to students and Korean English Teachers upon request

• Led international logistics for up to 50 containers between Asia and Canada
• Managed communication and the flow of documentation between shipping lines, truckers, customs brokers, and warehouses
• Cut storage fees down from up to $3000 to $0 after streamlining procedures for the department
• Created a procedures manual for managing the import process and all parties involved

Masters, International Relations And Affairs, International Economics

Ba, Business Administration; Finance