Maria-Zahra Farhat Email & Phone Number

Ghazir, Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon

West Chester, Pa

Orchestrate daily operations across an organization that consults government entities, managing all aspects of marketing and research, fiscal management, and Human Resources:• Strategize to improve client communications and decrease the time required to complete invoices and accounting procedures through improved reporting methods, significantly improving organizational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Oversee operational expenses and assist in tax filings. • Complete marketing research by compiling country trade statistics and data using COMTRADE in support of analytical study.• Conduct research and analysis on various Lebanese sectors and their current status including advantages, disadvantages and potential of growth within each industry; collected and organized Lebanese trade statistics of major product categories• Support development of proposals for new projects. This includes research and review of technical reports and preparing qualification statements and personnel summary• Coordinate all logistics and travel arrangements for employees and specialists to travel for field work; negotiate best cost available and compare different travel fees and routes to ensure time-saving and cost-effective strategies for the organization.• Oversee the company’s LinkedIn business page, while reducing the time needed to search for and hire top talent. Participate in talent acquisition activities to select, interview, and hire project-based specialists.

Beirut, Lebanon

Conducting research and analysis of trade statistics and market information. Wrote compelling reports on current issues between the U.S & Lebanon, including Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Trade. Addressed topics regarding agriculture and environmental awareness within Lebanon.• Attending committee meetings to communicate with members of the Chamber of Commerce.• Provided comprehensive administrative support and event coordination.

Masters In International Business, International Business

Dissertation: “ Toward an Effective WTO Dispute Settlement System for the Protection of Private Sector Rights” Studied Material: Budgeting.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Activities and Societies: Business Student Society, AUB Online Collaborative, Donner Sang Compter

High School Diploma, Business And Economics, Honors List

Activities and Societies: Head of Student Life OrganizationSABIS Adma Campus