JAOUAD "JOE" EL OUFIR

13322 Babbitt Street | Houston, Texas 77034 813-454-3459 | je677020@westpost.net

Multi-lingual | Marketing | Sales | Account Management
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Degreed and business savvy professional who consistently exceeds target goals se
eking a sales or marketing role.
Excel in lead generation, relationship building, new business development, strat
egic marketing and driving profitability.
A dedicated team leader and recognized trainer.
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EDUCATION & SKILLS
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing/Management), 2008 | Uni
versity of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Education 100% self-financed | Worked full-time while completing degree
Fluent in English, Arabic, French | Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint,
Calyx
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Increased company sales volume 50% ($6.5MM) over 12 months
* Finalized/closed over 40% of company sales in 2006 & 2007
* Successfully researched and marketed an independent coffee brewery - business
remains successful today
* Negotiated difficult real estate sales contracts in a down market (Tampa, FL)
consistently earning profitable returns
* Developed long-term client relationships leading to repeat business and enhan
ced real estate sales
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EXPERIENCE
Hyatt Regency Hotels, Houston TX & Tampa Florida 2006 - Present
Don Shula's Restaurant (Houston, TX) | Oystercatchers Restaurant (Tampa, FL)
Sommelier/Server
* Marketed/sold wine products and dining menu items ensuring maximum restaurant
profit and customer satisfaction
* Quickly developed personal rapport with customers leading to enhanced up-sell
opportunities
* Trained and led a team of four service associates | Train new employees on com
pany policies/procedures
Independent Real Estate Investor, Tampa FL (Full & Part-time) 2004 - 2009
* Purchased, renovated, staged, sold, rented and managed residential properties
* Leveraged in-depth knowledge of contract, property and insurance laws and gove
rnment real estate sales regulations
* Negotiated sales and rental contracts with buyers
* Established long-term relationships with trusted escrow companies, lenders and
home inspectors
Vers L'Avant Marketing, Morocco 06/2008 - 08/2009
Market Research Advisor
* Researched and analyzed market viability for development of new coffee house b
usiness in Morocco
* Developed marketing strategy; analyzed competitors, demographics, potential bu
siness traffic, politics/regulations
* Client launched the business, Javannas Coffee, in 2009 and is thriving
Atrium Mortgage Equity Company, Tampa FL 01/2006 - 12/2007
Mortgage Broker
* Increased sales volume 50% ($6.5MM) in 12 months; accounted for over 40% of co
mpany sales in 2006 & 2007
* Increased referrals 30% in second year
* Prepared/negotiated/ approved loans, submitting detailed information for under
writing & presentation
* Developed leads via telephone, cold calling, direct mail & email campaigns, ne
tworking & referrals
* Analyzed marketing results, ensuring high-return campaigns were in place to ma
ximize marketing budget
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COMMUNITY & PERSONAL
Black Belt Karate | Volunteer Youth Karate Instructor