FARHAD AMIRI
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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