independent contractor

Posted on: 2007-08-15

Experience Independent Contractor / Linguist 1/2001 - 5/2007 New York City, NY; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA; Miami, FL  Provided DEA, FBI, ICE, LVPD, LAPD, NYC Office of the Attorney General, on-site foreign language services for State and Federal Court ordered telephonic wire intercepts.  Translated, transcribed, and monitored sensitive audio and visual information.  Provided status reports to supervising agents in a timely manner to maintain high productivity and meet the budgeted expectations.  Analyzed and conveyed complex information in furtherance of investigation.  Oversaw the quality of all translations and transcripts. Design and Sales Consultant 10/2005-2/2006 Allied Kitchen and Bath, Ft. Lauderdale, FL  Sales and design consultant for high-end kitchen and bath design company.  Implemented an aggressive sales strategy that resulted in increased sales of 400 percent.  Learned company’s products and services extensively to better assist clients and increase sales.  Assessed the needs of interior designers, contractors, developers and other clients.  Developed new accounts by combining strong interpersonal skills and sales closing skills.  Maintained close client relations. Assistant Coordinator 6/2006- 9/2006 & 7/2005-10/2005 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- Southern Florida Chapter, Hollywood, FL  Non Profit Organization; recruited schools, individuals and corporate teams for School and Youth fundraising and Team in Training fundraising program.  Exceeded expected school participation and revenue with a total of 110,000 USD  Exceeded expected Team In Training participation with a total of 306 teams. Diamond Broker and Gemologist 2/1999-12/2001, GHI Diamonds, Tel-Aviv, Israel  In charge of in-house and worldwide business to business sales of polished goods.  Appraised rough and polished diamonds for sales and purchases within the company.  Researched and analyzed market demands in order to foresee client needs and stock accordingly.  Developed and maintained new and existing accounts.  Exceeded projected annual sales by 2 million USD. Vice President 3/1994-1/2001, Gabbriel Ichak Design Studio, New York City, NY  A high fashion, socially conscious accessory design company. Manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer.  Negotiated sales contracts with international and domestic clients i.e. Coca Cola, Estee Lauder, Wella, NHK Japan, Harvey Nicols UK, Printemps FR, Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, Federated, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, etc.  Expanded and maintained customer base to over 2000 companies worldwide.  Used creative sales strategies such as product launches, parties and shows to increase sales.  Established quality relationships with clients, resulting in higher territory sales.  Establishing target markets and aggressively implemented sales strategies.  Forecasted market trends and demands.  Coordinated domestic and international tradeshows.  Developed a department for private label and licensing doubling sales that year.  Managed sales representatives in international and domestic regions.  Trained staff and independent representatives regarding company products and mission to further assist them in reaching sales quotas.  Developed annual budget projections.  Publications: New York Times, Newsweek, Daily News, Vogue, Mr. Magazine, Spin, Liberation FR, Femme Actuelle FR, Gulliver IT, U.S. Japan Business News, Marie Claire Japan, Seventeen, US Magazine, Paper Magazine, Maariv Israel, Cosmopolitan, Elle UK, Harper’s Bazaar, etc.  Broadcasts: CNN Live Via Satellite Japan, Home Shopping Network Japan, NBC Nightly News New York, Israel Today, etc. Military Lieutenant 7/1989-7/1999, Israeli Defense Forces, Israel  Served in the Medic-Corps as coordinator of surprise, emergency drills for MASH UNITS.  Directed Medic Reserve units to locations using various code forms.  Oversaw the building of a complete and functioning Mobile Hospital.  Graded and evaluated various difficulties faced by soldiers in completing their task in the most efficient and correct manner; thereby avoiding casualties during real time.  Prepared and presented final reports to superior IDF Officials. Education & Certifications  Department of Justice Security Clearance, 1/2002  California State Wire Certificate, CA. 6/2002  Gemological Institute of Israel, Israel. 8/1999 Certified Gemologist.  American International School, Israel 6/1989 Skills  Highly experienced in sales, management and training.  Well traveled and respectful of other cultures.  Creative and detail oriented people person.  Quick learner, team player, motivated and outgoing.  Work calmly and efficiently under pressure/deadlines.  Possess great interpersonal and language skills.  Analyzing, research and data collection.  Maintain great client relations.  Always punctual, professional and courteous.  COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, T2S2, Voice Box 1, 2, and 3. Languages Fluent in English and Hebrew References References are available on request.