Youssef Nifaoui
*** ******** ****** - **** *******, PA
Tel 484-***-****
acolb1@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
-Multi-lingual international account manager and sales team leader.
-Proven ability to build long lasting relationships with influencers and
key decision makers.
-Proficient in Arabic (Native), North African and Middle Eastern dialects;
French and Spanish.
Foreign Language Experience
-Voluntarily assisted U.S Customs and Border Protection officers conduct
entry interviews with foreign nationals at various U.S. ports of entry
through live interpretation services from Arabic to English, English to
Arabic, French to English and English to French.
-Provided over the phone live interpretation services from Arabic into
English and English into Arabic through understanding of protocol and
terminology of industries such as court and law, medical, insurance and
finance.
-Led critical business negotiations in Arabic, French and Middle Eastern
dialects with global companies enabling my employer to broaden its reach
across continents and service a very diverse population.
-Interacted with clients, vendors and colleagues in their native foreign
language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Middle Eastern dialects) while
successfully leveraging cultural sensitivity and awareness skills and
elevating the business relationship leading to more sales, better service
and stronger interactions.
-Taught French to middle school students and employed a multi-pronged
sensory approach using textbooks, audio, multi-media and conversation to
facilitate quicker proficiency.
-Provided live translation/interpretation services in Arabic and French for
co-workers, friends and family while traveling overseas.
Work Experience
01/2015-Present Language Line Solutions
Monterrey, CA
Arabic Advanced Level Interpreter
-Responsible for handling calls on demand, rarely by appointment, and
renders meaning of conversations in the consecutive mode of interpretation
between speakers of Arabic and English.
-Render correct concepts and meanings between Arabic and English following
complexity, clarity, tone, and style from one language into another,
upholding the correct rules for grammar and syntax in both languages.
-Process information quickly and concisely while recognizing sensitive
cultural differences.
-Provide strict renditions of the messages from Arabic into English and
from English into Arabic including every detail of the conversation, and be
prepared for challenging calls at any time.
02/2014-Present IBM
Blue Bell, PA
Account Executive - Government and Education
-Maintain a high level of IBM MaaS360 mobility management solution
expertise and competitive intelligence.
-Provide compelling product demos emphasizing service feature and benefits
and preparing sales orders.
-Prospect corporate leads and self-generated opportunities.
-Develop sales plans in order to achieve individual and company goals.
08/2011-11/2013 Iron Mountain Incorporated
Royersford, PA
Multilingual Account Development Associate
-Generated new business opportunities through outbound telemarketing
campaigns targeted at Fortune 500 Companies and prospected sales from new
and existing customers, selling Iron Mountain records management solutions
via the phone.
-Effectively present qualified leads to the outside sales executives,
providing necessary account history, call comments and company research to
grow book of business.
03/2009-05/2013 Al Mosawiq Al Arabi Ophthalmic Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia
International Business Development Consultant
-Conducted research to provide market intelligence supporting corporate
initiatives, and ensuring the best market presence for the business.
-Facilitated business contacts and links to alliances and partners, offered
representation and liaison services including consulting services on
running representative offices.
08/2008-08/2011 Accutome Ultrasound, Inc.
Malvern, PA
International Sales Associate
-Manage international medical device marketing programs in Middle Eastern,
North African and European markets.
-Attend international congresses, trade shows and conventions to exhibit
and promote company services and products to eye physicians and surgeons.
10/2005-08/2008 Comcast Business Services
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Business Account Manager
-Inside sales of business data, video and voice solutions to SMB's.
-Manage and monitor order processing stages to insure seamless
implementation of business solutions for SMB's across the United States.
-Develop sales training programs targeting the launch of new products and
driving more revenue.
02/2003-10/2005 Accutome Ultrasound, Inc.
Malvern, PA
Sales Associate
-Manage medical device marketing programs in a territory consisting of
eight U.S states.
-Prepare and attend trade shows to promote company services to eye
physicians and surgeons.
06/2005-10/2005 United Parcel Service UPS West
Chester, PA
Temporary Seasonal Quality Control Clerk
-Quality control and packaging of customer parcels.
12/2002-02/2003 QVC, Inc. Studio Park
West Chester, PA
Part-Time Packaging Worker
-Electronic processing of time-sensitive customer orders.
06/2002-10/2002 Andrx Corporation, Inc.
Weston, FL
Part-Time Warehouse Associate
- Preparation/processing of pharmaceutical orders, quality control and
inventory management.
04/2002-06/2002 Kelly Services
Plantation, FL
Part-Time Temporary Clerk
-Presort credit card statements and process mail electronically (position
held with American Express Global Mail Solutions).
09/1996-09/2000 Department of Education Morocco
Middle School French Teacher and Assistant Social Worker
-Teach French language to middle-school students, give assignments and
grades.
-Evaluate student's trimestral and annual language proficiency levels and
make advancement recommendations.
Education
09/1991-06/1994 Hassan II Senior High School Morocco
High School Diploma
09/1994-06/1996 Centre Pedagogique Regional Morocco
French Teacher Certification - Associate Degree in Education
04/2002-08/2002 The Academy
Weston, FL
A+ Computer Technician Program Certificate of Completion
Certifications
10/2003 JCAHPO
St Paul, MN
A-Scan and B-Scan Training Program
05/2004 Eye Scan Consulting
Atlanta, GA
Ophthalmology Management Advances in Biometry
09/2008 Roland Consult
Berlin, Germany
Engineer Certificate - Scientific & Professional Electrophysiological
Diagnostic Technologies of Ophthalmology
Foreign Language Skills
-Arabic (Native), North African and Middle Eastern dialects.
-French (Native)
-Spanish (Proficient)