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EXECUTIVE PROFILE• An accomplished professional with over 12 years experience and responsibility in domestic and international financial sales.• Extensive experience in management of individual and corporate accounts, advisement of new business ventures, research and trading. • Proven success in the execution of investment and business development campaigns in several industries including, but not limited to pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, and homeland security. • Consulting and strategic planning with CEO’s and industry leaders on business development and investment opportunities. • Worked directly with CEO of the company and inventors to introduce technology to different companies.• Implemented marketing campaigns to inform and update shareholders.• Attained overall understanding of Energy business including manufacturing, sales, and marketing, including but limited to spending time at the manufacturing plants and holding tours of facility to potential investors.• 8 years experience in international import/export business dealing with overseas banks, suppliers and shipping vendors. • Monitored and complied with international trade and investment rules and regulations; including legal opinions.• Consistently received top producer awards, including but not limited to top production achievements, top account developer, top money raiser and member of the President’s Club. • Consistently managed top producing portfolio of approximately $20 million in client assets. • Contributed to the funding and consulting teams of 5 different start-up companies. • Development of creative and effective methods to invigorate and enhance staff performance.• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with quantitative insight. • Extensive overseas travel for client presentations, seminars, and relationship development.• Multilingual – fluent in English, Arabic and French. Well versed on world affairs and trends.