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Behshad Hastibakhsh,
B.A.
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Profile:
Political Scientist, Marketing & Public Relations Specialist, and
Published Writer
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Summary of
Qualifications:
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Marketing Executive and member of
the leadership team responsible for developing
comprehensive business strategies and operational goals
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A
seasoned leader that can direct an organization in the visioning of a marketing
strategy, development of an economic
business case and execution of an aggressive project plan
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Skilled in effective sales and
marketing communications, business partnership development, team building and
mentoring
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Successful
completion of curriculum in Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Simon
Fraser University)
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Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science and Germanic Studies (University of British
Columbia)
Professional Experience
September
2000 – Present
TIO Networks Corp.
Burnaby BC
Director
of Marketing & Public Relations
Marketing
Executive of a publicly traded company (TSX-V: TNC),
North America’s leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor,
exceeding 600,000 transactions/month thresholds (worth more than
$40M/month). Reporting
directly to CEO, developed integrated B2C and B2B marketing strategies to
increase recurring transactional revenue, product awareness and brand image.
2000
Street Connections
Burnaby BC
Marketing
& Operations Manager
Marketing and Operations Specialist at a small
business start-up with the vision to deploy pay-per-use Internet kiosks
throughout British Columbia and overseas. Worked
directly with the President and CEO, and was responsible for day-to-day sales,
operation and marketing of products. Company
was sold in 2001.
1998
– 2000
North Shore Multicultural Society
North
Vancouver, BC
Settlement Worker & Community Liaison
Social
Worker at non-profit agency with the mandate to build
a harmonious and inclusive North Shore community that assists immigrants and
refugees to integrate successfully into life in Canada.
Received recognition from the Executive Director, co-workers, and clients
alike for altruism and distinguished service to community.
Professional
Development
British
Columbia Institute of Technology
Completed
Professional Development Workshop on Project Management (November 2006)
Simon
Fraser University, Faculty of Business Administration
Completed
Curriculum in Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (April 2003)
University
of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts
Bachelor
of Arts, Political Science & Germanic Studies (May 1996)
Königin
Luise High School, Germany
High
School Diploma (May 1990)
Awards
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2008 TIO
Networks’ Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution
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1996
Youth Leadership Achievement Award
Languages:
Proficiency
in English, German and Farsi
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