FARHAD AMIRI

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510-***-**** acvco7@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, Madison, WI September 2007 – December 2011

Bachelor of Arts

LCA-Languages and Cultures of Asia

Cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0

Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Money and Banking, International Finance, Economics Law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Dimensions, Fredericksburg, VA January 2013 – Current

Cultural Advisor/Interpreter for the Special Forces

Secret Clearance obtained

Performed missions with the Special Forces in Afghanistan

Led training for the Afghan Special Forces

American Federal Contractor, Ford Polk, LA July 2010 – January 2013

Cultural Advisor for the United States Army

Advised the military before deployment to Afghanistan

Worked with top commanding officers to improve the knowledge of troops

Performed and Led sessions based on cultural aspects of the Afghan people

PEPPINO’S, Restaurant, Madison, WI March 2001 – September 2010

Head Chef/Host/Server

Worked as the Head Chef besides Peppino

Managed the Servers as well as the Cooks

Trained new employees

In charge of employees payrolls

WOODMAN’S FOOD MARKET, Madison, WI April 2000 – September 2002

Assistant Supervisor

Monitored and maintained inventory levels within the gas station branch

Executed comprehensive marketing plans and programs to support company’s sales and revenue objectives, by meeting with brand representatives to generate additional discounts

Performed routine IBM cash register functions to generate daily sales reports for analysis

Proposed adjustments to marketing strategies to improve company’s competitive positioning

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR ASSOCIATION September 2010 – Present

General Member

Actively participated in group debates concerning global political, economic, social and environmental issues

Implemented fundraising activities for various charitable projects and study abroad programs

REAL ESTATE CLUB September 2010 – Present

General Member

Acquired knowledge of international investing strategies by attending seminars

Discussed current issues and networked with professionals from various backgrounds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Mac OS, Microsoft OS

Languages: Fluent in English, Persian, Hindi, Spanish

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