Lahsen Bizragane

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position utilizing my broad skills and knowledge in the field of Management, Marketing & International Education and various computer skills, desire a reputable and prominent work atmosphere within an Educational Institution or an establish company with a dynamic and fast-paced environment that provides opportunities for professional growth and development

EDUCATION

2003- Aug/2006

MBA            Johnson & Wales University .................................Providence
Master's in Global Business Management with concentration in Marketing

1998 - Feb/2002

Bachelor  IIHEM            www.iihem.ac.ma ..........................Rabat
Bachelor of Arts Management, with concentration in Marketing and Communication

1994/Jul1996

Certificate
Faculty of Law and legal studies University Med V .....................Rabat Second year in law studies, certificate

1991 / 1993

Analyst Programmer    www.pigier.com  Larache- Morocco and Paris-France 3 Diplomas in Programming, Basic, Dbase+, FORTRAN, Cobol and Pascal


Extracurricular activities:

  • Vice President of computer department in Student Government Body  2000 mandate
  • Founder and VP of Networking and communication department of Alumni Association ( 2001)
  • Marketing Class Representative.
  • Designer and writer in IIHEM Magazine in French and English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2006- Present Morocco - USA

Founded Global-Exchange, a recruiting and consulting firm specializing in recruiting international students and promoting the cross-cultural exchange involving Morocco, United States of America and Canada.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement Educational Opportunity Program for Global Exchange, develop freshman, graduates & transfer recruitment strategies and plans; manage recruitment territory; travel to recruit students.

Review prospective student’s records to determine eligibility for enrollment at a US university, evaluate applicant credentials and render admissions decisions to students; monitor progress of accepted applications, Provide academic counseling, documentation and references to students in order to select a degree program and a college. Advise graduate and undergraduate students on academic issues and provide guidance relative to academic or financial plans.  Provide continuous assistance and counseling to students on a broad range of immigration, visa issues, health insurance, and adjustment issues to college, studying and living in the US. Help obtain the legal documents: (DS-2019 and I-20) prepare for the interview for F-1 students or J-1 exchange students and Fulbright. Advise on rules of maintaining the status under F1 visas, help with relocation to USA. Assist F-1 graduates in applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or H1B visa jobs. Translate University’s messages and marketing tools into French and Arabic and serve as the liaison to the US and Canadian Colleges I represent in Morocco and North Africa
April 2007 - Present
F&B outlets Manager at Hilton Hotel - Logan Airport                             
Performed proper front and back of the house duties and closing procedures, as well as food and beverage closing audits and reports, coordinated billing with Accounting Department, Managed Room service and fulfilled guest requests for in-room dinning and amenities, Connolly's Pub, Cafe Presto and Berkshire's Restaurant, effectively managed a staff of 64 permanent employees, coordinated schedules and enforced company policies and Hilton Hotels standards, passed all inspection procedures and regulations, administered opening and closing procedures of daily exercises of the outlets.
Summer 2005 JWU Providence
Office Assistant in the Employment office, was responsible of front desk, paper work and customer service, maintained data base of employed students on campus, issue check and time card.

October/2002- 2003 Hotel Riad Larache
Manager
-Planned the strategies and future action plans in terms of management.
-Organized daily life activities and administrative work of the Hotel.
-Controlled, supervised and established check list to evaluate improvement and
  performance.
-Leaded and motivated the staff of the hotel to improve the quality of the services
-Participated in project development; research all projects in design and weigh opportunities based on financial data.
-Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, costs and expenses to adjust
 performance and issues for the business

August 2002/03 Moroccan Liberal Parti Larache PML
Marketing Manager
-Prepared, planned organized and directed the election campaign of Moroccan Liberal Party, from Marketing strategies, plans of actions communication to implementation and supervision.


April 2002 Hotel Riad Larache
Marketing manager
-Identified Target Market and promotion needs to establish communication and advertising campaign.
-Prepared and designed the brochures, web site and fliers of the Hotel.
-Established partnerships with Travel agencies and Tour Operators.
-Raised brand awareness and Market share of the Hotel by 12%

May 2001 Herbalife International Rabat
-Assisted, supervised and trained the sales force for Herbalife International upon their market penetration to Morocco.
-Developed action plans, executed  applicable actions and proposed solutions.
-Developed action plans, executed applicable actions and proposed solutions.

Relevant Skills:

Awards

·          Hinton Hotel Ambassador (July 2007, October 2007)
·          Outstanding Graduate student (March 2006)
·          Class representative (Fall 2003, Spring 2002)
·          Distinguished Student Services Professional (Spring 2001)
·          Student Awareness Award (2000)

Presentations:

·          Providence, RI (2008). Presentation of Global Morocco Exchange at College Fairs
        Looking for partnerships with Universities seeking Agents in MENA region
·          Presentations of US education System at Student Fairs in Casablanca March 2007.
·         Casablanca, Morocco (2007) Conducted Many Presentations about universities partner of Global Morocco Exchange in High Schools and Top Private Schools in Morocco, recruiting international students on their behalf.

Committee Involvement:

·          Johnson and Wales University, International students Committee ( 2004-2006)
·          Johnson and Wales University, Community service learning project  ( Spring 2005)
·         Johnson and Wales University, Student Graduate Assistant to international Admissions(2004-2005)
·         International Institute for Higher Education, Business center Assistant Manager (1999-2001)
·          International Institute for Higher Education, Vice President Student Government body (2000-2001)
·          International Institute, Vice president Alumni Association (2001)
·          International Institute, Student Counseling Services Team (1999 - 2001)

Professional Affeliations:

·         Member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators (2007 - Present)

·         Member of NACAC the National Association for College Admission Counseling

·         Familiar with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice

·         Johnson and Wales Alumni Association (2006- Present)

·         International Institute Alumni Association (2002 – Present)

·         College Admission counselor Association in New England (2008)

·         International College Advisors in Morocco (2008)

Language Skills: French, English and Arabic Fluently basic Spanish and many dialects
Computer Skills: Office Package , windows environment , Internet tools

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