Sales Manager
Resume:
FROGH AHMAD
**** ******* ***** *** ******, CA ***68 925-***-**** *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging position as a Dari-Farsi Language instructor in a established and
reputable organization.
PERSONAL SUMMARY
• Experience in writing short stories, poetries, articles and songs in Dari.
• Experience in the Media production and project management.
• Conceptualize, write, produce and transmit programs within predetermined
deadline.
• Ability to work in stressful environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Developed concepts and produced TV spots for ANA and ANP in tight timeline.
• Helped with the design, built and launched a NEWS website for ISAF within a
month.
• Managed most watched TV series (Raz Hai Ein Khana).
• Developed concepts and helped produce CIED spots.
• Successfully managed and coordinated rural talk radio shows to promote
governance, accountability and citizen's Participation.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent Dari and good command of English.
• Excellent written Dari and English.
• Excellent ability to understand and interpret formal and colloquial Dari.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both Farsi and English.
• Excellent team working abilities together with an innate diplomacy.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Access, Excel, Power Point).
• Highly motivated and results oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Familiar with Urdu and Pashto languages.
Core Qualifications Include:
Project Management Translation/Interpretation Team Management
Concept development Focus Groups Product Marketing
Financial Analysis Process Improvements Business development
EXPERIENCE
SELECT REALTY
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT DUBLIN, CA
(Independent contractor working on contractual basis)
June 2012 to present
Dublin, CA
• Market homes in the local community by utilizing a proven successful marketing
plan.
• Create sales brochures for each listing to profitably market the home.
• Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and
participation in multiple listing services.
• Negotiate the best possible contract for clients.
• Work with home inspectors and appraisers to determine any and all actions that
need to be taken prior to closing.
• Ensure that all terms of the contract are met prior to closing.
Moby Group – Lapis
Project Manager/Strategic Communications
Dec 2010 to Mar 2012
Kabul, Afghanistan
• Conceptualize, write and help with the production of TV programs within
predetermined deadline.
• Produce documentaries, PSAs and TV commercials for clients.
Media planning.
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• Give my voice for radio announcements as well as dubbing TV series.
• Translate documentaries and News articles from English to Dari and vice-versa.
• Manage and maintain content for website.
• Create proposals and develop contracts for communication projects.
• Oversee project implementation to ensure deliverables are met in accordance
with contractual agreements.
• Maintain tracking system (tracking dates, contacts, invoices, payments made/
outstanding, etc)
• Develop methods for project management planning and tracking tools for large
projects/grants/contracts.
• Monitor and evaluate success of projects and report to project donors/clients.
• Support and liaise with donors and commercial contacts.
• Develop content on an `as needed' basis.
• Organize, manage, and participate in client outreach events.
SELECT REALTY
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT DUBLIN, CA
Aug 2009 to Dec2010
Dublin,CA
• Guide homebuyers and sellers through the sale and purchase of properties.
• Generate lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial
resources.
• Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
• Establish positive flow of communication with other agents, buyers and sellers,
mortgage officers, title personnel and attorneys involved in the home buying and
selling process.
• Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of clients.
• Coordinate property closings, oversee signing of documents and disbursement of
funds.
HILLTOP LENDING
Regional Sales Manager (Promotion) Pleasanton, CA
Jun 2005 to Sep
2007 Hayward, CA
• High-profile management position requiring accountability for sales goals and
strategic industry alliances.
• Generated over $400,000 in revenue per quarter.
• Supervise and provide on-going training for employees
• Manage Human Resources including screening, hiring and training new
employees.
• Develop and implement business development plans, including sales and
marketing strategies.
• Assist with the expansion of the company by opening new offices across the bay
area.
• Supervise the successful conversion from manual to digital record keeping,
resulting in enhanced customer service and account reporting.
• Participate in community events to position the company as a leader within the
territory.
Branch Manager (Promotion)
Jun 2002 to Mar
2005 Hayward, CA
• Lead teams of employees, conduct evaluations, education and training programs
to promote career development and increase lead generation.
• Manage all daily branch operations and ensure compliance to corporate policies
and procedures.
• Manage loan transaction including lead generation, loan origination and
processing using Calyx Point System
• Research client qualification, search for potential lenders and appropriate loan
programs
• Oversee escrow and closing procedure.
• Advise team leaders and loan officers about company programs, pricing and fees,
submission policies and procedures.
Loan Officer
Jun 2001 to Jul 2002
Milpitas, CA
• Generate leads using sales and marketing techniques such as cold calling, print
and online advertising, networking with social and community organizations
among others.
• Originate, process and close commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans,
• concentrating in residential first time home buyer’s and commercial lending
programs.
• Expand business model to include multi-family dwellings and multi-units,
• increasing business by 15%.
• Develop and manage relationships with real estate agents, escrow and title
agents and lender representatives.
Fremont Jeep & Cherokee
Finance Manager/Director, Fremont, CA
Feb 2001 to Jun
2001, Fremont, CA
• Offer vehicle financing and insurance to customers and providing them with
a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended warranties and a
complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and
policies.
• Seek new lending institutions and maintaining good working relationships to
secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
• Processing financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through
financial sources to secure approval and through the proper federal, state and
corporate channels.
• Understand and complying with federal, state and local regulations that affect the
new and used-vehicle and finance departments.
• Create and maintaining a program with the sales department that will ensure all
new sales are referred to the F&I department.
• Train and providing the sales team with information on finance and lease
programs and the benefits of the dealership’s financing and extended service
programs.
DOWNTOWN TOYOTA, SAAB AND SUBARU
Finance Manager/Director Oakland, CA
Oct 2000 to Feb 2001
Oakland, CA
• Generate revenue for the company by selling various financial products and
insurance policies to clients.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with banks and other financial
institutions.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner and made all
required disclosures to clients as outlined in the Ethics Statement.
• Submit loan documents to financial institutions and provide necessary support for
prompt approval.
• Perform detailed review of all documents including title information, lien
information, tax calculations and etc….
• Provide rate quotations and was responsible for the collection of finance and
insurance fees.
OAK TREE MAZDA
Finance Manager Stevens Creek, CA
Jul 2000 to Oct 2000
Stevens Cree, CA
Responsible for all managerial and finance & Insurance related matters.
Trained staff on various financial products.
Provided information to potential clients about insurance policies and loan products.
TASHA CORPORATION
Auto Salesperson Stevens Creek, CA
Jan 1998 to Mar
2000, Fremont, CA
Successfully met and exceeded monthly sales quotas by delivering a minimum of 10
units (sales/lease) per month.
Provided efficient and friendly service to all clients and assisted them in making wise
and objective decisions considering their needs and financial capabilities.
Assessed clients’ needs by asking quantified questions and by evaluating their
responses.
EDUCATION
University of Delhi P.G.D.A.V College New Delhi, India 1997
B.Com Pass Bachelors of Commerce ( Incomplete)
Certificate/Vocational Training New Delhi, India 1995
DTP - Desktop Publishing (Certificate)
Motor Mechanic (Certificate) New Delhi, India
Air-ticketing (Certificate) New Delhi, India 1994
Renewable Energy (Certificate) Oakland, CA, USA 2009
Laney College - USA
MEP (Mission Essential Personal)
Pashto language student
• Registered with MEP to serve as a Pashto/Dari linguist with the US army in
Afghanistan.
• Singed up for classes to improve on my skills in Pashto language.
• Successfully completed the course and passed the test.
Sep 2012 Dec 2012
Dublin, CA
OTHER SKILLS
• Fluent Dari, Verbal and written also familiar with Urdu and Pashto languages.
• Song writer and recording artist.
References
Professional
• Shaista Sadat Lami
International Broadcaster
Afghan Service
Voice of America
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Work 202-***-****
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