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Washington, Dc, Us

Non-profit organization affiliated to the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Endowment for Democracy that promotes democracy through private enterprise and market oriented reforms.

Washington, Dc, Us

Non-profit organization affiliated to the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Endowment for Democracy that promotes democracy through private enterprise and market oriented reforms.

Washington, Dc, Us

16th Century Monastery nestled in the heart of Umbria offering artists of all levels the perfect working vacation with lodging, transportation, instruction, and the chance to experience the green heart of Italy. Assist school team to improve operations and efficiencies. Support and US marketing Supervise financial management Assist team to develop and grow business.

Business Center established and funded by BP, Exxon, Chevron, Total, and Sonangol.Spearheaded in-country implementation of project from strategy to daily operations. Devised and implemented new products and services to offer stakeholders. Hired, trained, and developed team of 24 domestic employees. • Generated $10 million in small & medium company sales with the Oil & Gas Industry. Produced ROI of 500% on initial project funding.• Recognized by funders as a successful project.• Customized and streamlined a pre-qualification process to facilitate local company’s ability to service industry.• Established systems and polices around vision for local content in Angola and designed strategy for roll out of the project nationally.• Negotiated and won approval of new multi-million dollar contract extension.• Initiated supplier qualification system that streamlined and facilitated the ability of small suppliers to supply large Oil & Gas companies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

International Development Non-Profit specialized in economic development through volunteeringChief of Party in ResidenceDrove 3 DOD/State Department projects in Iraq on small & medium economic development, creation of a business association, and a small grant fund for Iraqi businesses. Developed proposals and selected strategic partners for five economic development projects in Africa and Central Asia. Served on the Leadership Steering Committee of VEGA (Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance) responsible for policies, procedures, and sustainability planning for 15 development organizations.• Created a Business Toolkit for Iraqi Entrepreneurs that was translated and distributed throughout Iraq.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Directed CDC’s Supplier Training Initiative for Azerbaijan International Operating Company (consortium of 10 International oil companies). Assumed leadership and improved performance of training and consulting involving more than 300 companies providing services to the Oil & Gas industry.• Supervised $2.2 Million U.S. AID project. Hired and coached 12 employees and numerous expert volunteers on short-term assignments• Re-aligned program strategy and cut expenses by 10% by closing non-producing field offices.• Started a independent consulting group to provide agribusiness expertise to new and established companies• Founded the Azerbaijan Business Case Competition and secured over $90 K in outside contributions.

Consulted w/ small and medium enterprises in Azerbaijan on improving efficiencies, operations, sales, marketing, financial management and planning.Wrote two business plans for companiesAssisted company develop an international marketing planSupervised a graduate student internship project

World leader in electronic repair and rework equipment providing product and services to Multinationals, SME business, and Government.Regional Sales Manager and Factory RepresentativeManaged 40 international distributors in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Middle East and grew sales every year. Led cross-functional teams in presenting and negotiating supply service contracts with Nokia, Ericsson, Pioneer, Siemens, Aramco, and various military and government organizations • Increased sales by 23% in Europe and Middle East to $2.5 million per year.• Grew sales by 18% in Latin America.• Obtained training contract for Motorola Middle East and Egypt Air. Trained 25 foreign technicians on electronic repair. Resulted in $87,000 order for equipment• Initiated and negotiated a $200,000 US Government Foreign Military Sales contract with Egypt• Conducted in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese technical seminars, tradeshow activities, and training.

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