Insurance Manager

Seyoum G. Egziabher

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PROFILe:

Multilingual: Fluent in English, Arabic, Tigrigna, and Amharic; working knowledge of French. Extensive

background working with culturally diverse groups of individuals, including experience in Middle East and

Europe. Well versed in international business practices, legal issues, finance, and contract negotiations. Exercise

calm approach in pressure situations

Dependable and highly skilled professional offering 5+ years of experience in national security with U.S.

government agency with broad range of security and intelligence knowdgle. Able to maintain highly sensitive /

classified information. Experienced in supporting U.S. military operations in hostile environments. Skills &

Strengths:

Multilingual Translator … Networking / Relationship Building

International Relations … Project / Program Management … Multi-Function Experience

Tactful Negotiator … Leadership / Team … Problem Solving / Resolution

CAREER PROGRESSION

3/2008 to present

Looking for employment

3/2003 to 3/2008

U.S. Department of Defense, Um Qassir / Tikrit / Mandely / Ballad, Iraq

2/1999 to 2/2003

Financier and Personnel Manager

• Managed financial operations of business and personnel issues.

9/1985 to 3/1991

Abu Dhabi Gas Industries, Inc., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Head of Legal and Insurance Department

• Oversaw all of organization’s legal and insurance issues and advised other members of senior management.

• Negotiated, prepared, and handled more than 300 contracts annually for construction, materials, supplies,

insurance, technical services, and employment; represented company in court.

• Presided over insurance claims of up to $20 million and supervised 10 employees.

• Orchestrated cost-effective resolution of all legal and insurance claims through negotiation, arbitration, and

legal proceedings; developed and implemented corporate policies and procedures for managing records.

10/1978 to 10/1985

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Legal Advisor

• Provided legal advice and counsel for one of world’s largest oil and gas companies and extensive knowledge

of international markets and global legal issues; represented company during legal proceedings.

• Set up legal structure for 12+ subsidiary companies and arranged over $5 billion of capital financing for them.

Involved in legal aspects for construction and operation of large onshore and offshore plants for oil and gas

production. Worked on contract negotiation, preparation, and administration with multinational corporations.

Ethiopian National Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deputy Legal Advisor

• Prepared and reviewed industrial and commercial loan contracts, trust agreements, and probate documents.

Performed legal consultation and assistance for bank’s regional offices throughout period of major expansion.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Law, Ethiopian National University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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