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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a management position in the industry that utilizes my skills and background in the business
world as well as academic experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
• Motivated and experienced with more than 17 years in the business community which resulted in building a successful company
• Created a company with minimal capital and two employees; reached approximately $1 million in annual sales within the first few years and employed ten staff members
• Knowledgeable in facility management; able to select and motivate staff into cohesive units with focused goals
• Managed the company profitable in the harshest economical climate
• Able to relate the experiences gained in business towards the airline industry
• Speak, write and read fluently English, Farsi (Persian), Azeri, and Turkish; familiarity with Spanish and German

EDUCATION
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics February 2008
Minor in Management, GPA 3. 4, Dean’s List, Honor Roll
Relevant coursework: Marketing; Airport Management; Aviation Safety; Airline Management

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Researched business opportunities in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in order to create local airline and services
• Met with local officials of one of Houston airports to discuss business plans and operating private hangers to increase the air traffic and the business in the area


WORK EXPERIENCE
Texas Helium Balloons & Signs Houston, Texas

Founder and General Manager May 2011 to present
• Train employees on proper sales and client relationship building skills, which results in a continuous increase of sales
• Develop a territory management plan for all sales staff; minimized all expenses due to organized method of planning

World Auto Parts, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Founder and General Manager May 1995 to April 2011
• Trained employees on proper sales and client relationship building skills, which resulted in a continuous increase of sales by 10% on an annual basis
• Developed a territory management plan for all sales staff; minimized travel expenses due to organized method of planning









Nations Motor Company Houston, Texas
Founder and General Manager
April 1992 to May 1995
• Traded cars in bulk quantity at a profitable rate
• Increased company exposure within the industry by high volume sales and excellent customer service

Target Store Houston, Texas
Sales Associate May 1988 to April 1992
• Managed a department by providing excellent customer service and keeping the store brand as recognizable as possible

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word and Excel; Cougar Mountain, a complete accounting and point of sale program