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JEFF AZIMZADEH

**** **** ***** *****, **********, Virginia 22312

(H) 703-***-**** • (C) 703-***-**** • ****.*********@*****.***

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Arts in U.S. Foreign Policy and Political Affairs, 2007

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Arlington, Virginia

Britain and the Challenge of Integration,

MANSFIELD COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY, Oxford, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science in International Business, 2003

STRAYER UNIVERSITY, Arlington, Virginia

French as a Second Language

MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Canada

Dutch as a Second Language

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS & MODERN LANGUAGE, Rotterdam, Netherlands

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

International Consulting Associates, November 2010 to Present

1901 N. Moore Street, Arlington, Virginia

• Farsi Linguist and Instructor, provide translation and testing for various government officials and US government agencies. Extensive knowledge in international political topics, to include public policy, international aid programs, government interventions.

• Provide Analytical Support to Foreign Service Officials, Cultural Information, Theory and instruction regarding region and government provision, economic reform, special interest groups, NGOs, and human rights.

• ILR Certified Tester for Farsi and Dari Language

Comprehensive Language Center, Feb 1, 2011- Present

1900, Wilson Blvd, Suite 500,Arlington, Virginia

• Provide services as Farsi Instructor/Translator/Tester

• Highly talented and educated in Domestic Foreign Policy and International Affairs, poised to excel as Political and Cultural Analyst.

International Center for Language Studies, Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

1135 15th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC

• Foreign Language Division Instructor/Translator/Tester

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ENTERPRISES (CIPE), Washington, DC

Consultant, 2008

Reviewed organization’s Farsi language website, evaluating content and developing recommendations to improve quality.

Successfully completed initiative to develop Farsi website and publication.

J INC INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Arlington, Virginia

Owner/Consultant, 1995 – 2007

Hold full responsibility for bottom-line factors of consulting company. Direct day-to-day operations and manage long-range strategic planning. Oversee all financial functions, such as accounts payable/receivable and banking. Evaluate merchandise to develop pricing structures. Manage team of outsourced consultants. Develop and deploy consumer affairs and promotional initiatives.

Maximize clients’ competitiveness by researching and analyzing international market climate.

Applied knowledge of legal issues related to negotiating and fulfilling international contracts in simulated situations.

Analyzed legal regulatory and practical issues arising in importation and exportation of merchandise.

GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Special Translator – Persian Language

Provided translation services for local government, refugee committees, and local radio and television stations. Worked with international humanitarian organizations, human rights activists, and special interest groups during period marked by political struggle and social / cultural revolutions.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Related skills, practicum, and experience include:

International Business: Highly knowledgeable in contract negotiation and marketing issues in domestic and international settings. Adept in analyzing import-export regulatory and legal matters.

Political Affairs: Well versed in international political topics, to include public policy, international aid programs, government interventions, economic reform, special interest groups, NGOs, and human rights.

Language Skills: Fluent in English, Dari and Farsi; proficient in Turkish and Azeri. Completed advanced courses of study in French and Dutch languages. Served as Translator for government, refugee, and human rights groups.

~ Excellent References Available upon Request ~

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