[Your Name]
[Street Address], [City, ST  ZIP Code]
[phone]
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• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of international markets, business practices, and trade regulations.

•  Strong marketing and finance background combined with fluency in several languages, including “Advanced Level” U.S. State Department certification in Russian Language Reading Comprehension.

• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

• Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments and business software packages.

• Enthusiastic and experienced in overseas travel.

Education   

• Masters Degree in Russian & East European Studies - 2000  
  Oak Tree University, Washington, D.C.

• B.A. Degree in Foreign Languages lm College, Coral Gables, FL - 1998
  Concentration in Russian, Spanish, French, & Italian; graduated cum laude with 3.8 G.P.A.   

• Completion of Intensive Language Training Program - 1999
  Maple Grove Institute, London, England
  

Career History & Accomplishments

    Assistant to the Director of Business Development, Fabrikam, Inc.   2004

• Worked directly with Director of Business Development and Director of Strategic planning of this large, publicly-traded provider of home healthcare services.

• Researched and wrote marketing, financial, and feasibility reports concerning new business acquisitions and acquisition prospects.

• Played key role in preparing a successful $5 million federal grant proposal to provide the company’s home therapy products to rural U.S. areas.

• Prepared corporate financial reports and service contracts for the CFO.   

    Russian and East European Coordinator, A. Datum Corporation  2003

• Held key responsibility in this small import/export company for helping facilitate trade deals with former Soviet Union and Eastern European countries.

• Served as interpreter and translator for Vice President in major business negotiations. Reviewed company compliance with all applicable customs laws and procedures.

• Initiated multiple overseas joint ventures and served as liaison for foreign customers on business in the U.S.   

    Administrative Assistant to the Vice President, Contoso, Ltd.     2001-2002

• Handled administrative functions for the Vice President of the Executive Car Lease Program, a sales division catering primarily to the diplomatic community and the federal government.

• Assisted in preparing contracts and sales proposals for customers.

• Established reports to track products throughout the United States and develop further customer contacts for Contoso, Ltd.

   
Memberships & Affiliations

• Founding member of the Former Soviet Union Florida Chamber of Commerce

• Member, American Association for Advancement of Slavic Studies

• Member, World Affairs Council