Relationship management
Resume:
Alexander Sokoloff
Sarasota, FL *****
**********@*****.***
“Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have it your way.” Experienced U.S. diplomat with a proven track record of assisting U.S. companies to invest, expand exports, and increase sales in diverse global markets. Skilled in fostering strategic partnerships and navigating complex international business landscapes for successful collaborations and mutually beneficial outcomes. Adept at leveraging diplomatic relations to drive economic growth and promote sustainable development initiatives. Committed to facilitating cross-border cooperation and fostering a favorable business environment for domestic and international stakeholders. Work History
Foreign Service Officer
Department of State, Washington
DC
May 2003 - December
2022
Certified Business Analyst
Florida Small Business
Development Center Network, Key
West, FL
September 1999 - May
2003
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Skills
Languages
Certifications and Security
Clearances
Department of State Top Secret
Clearance
Florida Small Business Development
Center Certified Business Analyst
Education
Led political and economic reporting and analysis in U.S. Embassies based in Jamaica, Liberia, The Bahamas, Rwanda and Malaysia. Liaised with government officials, international organizations and public media to advance U.S. interests.
Promoted U.S. commercial interests with focus on enhancing U.S. competitiveness in strategic economic sectors such as cybersecurity, digital transformation, renewable energy, and climate change. Negotiated bilateral agreements on issues such as border control, counternarcotics, human trafficking and illegal migration. Developed forecasts on international policies and trends. Counseled small and medium-sized businesses on best business and management practices
Team building
Strategic planning
Interagency coordination
Relationship management
Market development
Counseling
Office Administration
English
French
General Manager
DuraMaroc SA, Casablanca,
Morocco
July 1988 - May 1995
Relationship Manager
Chemical Bank NY (Now Morgan
Chase Bank), New York, NY
April 1983 - June 1988
Master of Science in
International
Economics And Africa
Studies
May 1983
Johns Hopkins School For Advanced Intl
Studies, Washington DC
Bachelor of Science in
Foreign Affairs
May 1980
Georgetown, School of Foreign Service,
Washington, DC
Analyzed key aspects of client business to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities and factors driving bottom line results Applied problem-solving skills to help business owners to resolve issues impacting their operations.
Managed company sales, marketing, and budget. Supervised 30 employees. Led contract negotiations with vendors and key clients. Built sales from scratch to $25 million over four-year period. Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers. Coached and mentored staff on management priorities, best industry practices, and company procedures.
Built and maintained bank relationships with new and existing clients in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Yemen.
Built and expanded Bank client relationships to understand needs, evaluate current bank services and product use, and develop strategies to cross-sell new financial products to expand market share.
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