Isslam (Izzie)Tazzit
Amherst, NY 14226
New York Driver Licence
Phone : 716-***-****
E-Mail: *******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Adaptable to new environments, open-minded and detail-
oriented
. Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
. Thorough understanding of multicultural issues and affairs
in the European, North African, and Middle East business
markets
. Fluent in French and Arabic with some understanding of
Spanish
. Double diploma: French Master's degree in International
Negotiation and American MBA in International Business
EDUCATION
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, MBA in International Business
Aug 08- Dec 09
Double diploma
"Ecole Sup rieure de Commerce International" (ESCI)
2007-2009
Graduate Business School of International Trade, LOGNES (France)
Third year of a three-year program majoring in Marketing, International
Trade, Languages
(Study abroad at Canisius College-Spring 2008 exchange program)
"Ecole Fran aise des affaires" (EFA)
2004-2006
Two-year Undergraduate French Business School, Casablanca, Morocco
Superior Technician in Trade and Management, HND equivalent.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
SEFAR, Inc, (leading manufacturer of screen printing mesh) Depew, NY
Jan 10
Inside Sales representative
Rich Product, (Leader of frozen food industry) Buffalo, NY
Oct 09-Dec 09
Marketing Intern
. Assisted in market research of the Gluten Free products
. Analyze of the competition and online strategy
C&O Marketing, (consulting agency) Casablanca, Morocco
June 08-Aug 08
Marketing Intern
. Assisted in market research
. Optimized financial investment at new businesses and
franchises
. Conducted a market survey on the image and the
positioning of MacDonald's and Western Union
. Evaluated the estimated turnover of different
franchises in Morocco
April Assurance, (medical insurance company) Paris, France
June 07-Aug 07
Sales, Management Intern
. Signature of 15 contracts in 7 weeks
. Created a database of prospect clients
. Client management and follow-up
Renault, (auto manufacturer) Casablanca, Morocco
May 06-Jul 06
Sales, Management Intern
. Sales representative for 3 weeks
. Market study of product and advertising satisfaction
. Administered questionnaires
Select Com, (communications agency) Casablanca, Morocco
Sep 05-Jan 06
Marketing Intern
. Project team: Business study: "feasibility to
industrialize a traditional product"
. Created business plan
. Analyzed competitors
. Established a customer base
. Summarized and presented results
Marketus, (communication agency) Casablanca, Morocco
May05-Jul05
Assistant Human Resources/ Marketing Intern
. Selected candidates
. Assisted in interviewing
. Assisted in the campaign launch of French yogurt in
Morocco
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Compass Group: Chartwells, (a food service provider) Buffalo, USA
Feb 09-Dec 09
Assistant manager
. Managed orders for different events
. Catering
L'Etudiant.fr, (specialized magazine of student life) Paris, France
Dec 08
Sales manager
. Managed student sales team
Rapid'Flore, (florist), Fontainebleau, France
March 08
Shop Assistant
. Direct sale and customer service
. Flower arranging
Buzzeo, (marketing agency), Paris, France
May 06-Jul 06
Assistant Marketing Manager
. Coordinator for the product launch of OLD EL PASO
. Supervised marketing and advertising campaigns in
supermarkets
VOLUNTEER /SERVICE
Charitable project, "World of Human" Association
Oct 05-Mar 06
"Act together for children of Morocco"
. Managed the advertising aspect of a fundraising event
. Created the leaflets
. Set-up the event communication strategy
Operator in AIDS action for the group CRIT INTERIM
LANGUAGES / SKILLS
French/Arabic: Bilingual
English: Fluent
Spanish: basic knowledge (2 semesters in school)
Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Skilled in statistical data processing (Sphynx, Modalisa)
Certification: Safe Serve Certified
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
Member, Student Business organisation: Network with local businesses for
job and internship opportunities, assist in market surveys
Member, ESCI EVENT: plan social campus events
Vice President, COUP DE POUCE: plan company campus visits, and corporate
retreats
Sports: Competitive Tennis (9 years)
Swimming (recreational)
Cooking
TRAVEL
United States
Spain
Belgium
Netherlands
Egypt
France
Italy
Switzerland
Canada