BECHARA G. SOUAID
Business Development & Sales | Ex-UN | Tech-Savvy
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Fatre, Lebanon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becharasouaid/
SUMMARY
UN experience (Up to 1 Year): I love to help people, whether a technical or humanitarian
need.
Business Development experience and Sales (Over 4 years):
I am a persuasive guy who likes to present solutions by providing the best service
and building relationships with people (called customers…)
IT career (Over 7 years): I am an IT guy, tech-savvy, and keep track of technological
advancements and trends.
EXPERIENCE
Registration Assistant
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
UNHCR
Beirut
Conducted more than 20 registration interviews per day in accordance to local SOPs
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Responded to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's
registration.
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Maintained accurate and up-to-date records and data-related registration cases.
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Identified persons with specific needs and ensured referral to protection follow-up.
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Collaborated with protection staff in the delivery of assistance.
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Referred cases to other units and to implementing partners as necessary.
Business Development Manager
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Sync Digital Solution
Byblos
Set goals and plans for business and revenue growth
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Researched prospective accounts in target markets.
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Developed quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
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Pursued leads and moved them through the sales cycle.
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Established strong relationships with customers.
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Attended conferences and industry events and used networking opportunities.
IT Support Officer
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
Cedrus Bank
Beirut
Guaranteed problems are resolved and requests Implemented
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Set up new users’ accounts and profiles, and managed users’ access.
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Supported the roll-out of new applications.
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Established, drove and delivered technical support consistent with the bank
strategy.
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Planned and sustained IT processes and procedures, SLA, VMA, and the IT
budgets.
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Lead technical support for the bank’s business products.
Webmaster
Dec 2017 - Feb 2019
IMLebanon
Beirut
Configured and preserved WordPress website
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Safeguarded site security by setting up firewalls, optimized loading speed and
capacity.
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Debugged pages, solved issues such as broken links or images.
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Edited articles, videos and photos.
Business Development Manager
Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
KLANGOO
Jounieh
Facilitate business growth, and Set goals and plans for revenue expansion.
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Survey potential customers in the target market.
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Settled offers and proposals to potential customers.
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Tracked prospects and moved them through the sales cycle.
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Attended conferences and events and networking opportunities.
IT Support Officer
Jun 2007 - Mar 2013
Alsumaria TV (Tasjil)
Beirut
Managed first line support. Confirmed all issues are resolved and requests are fulfilled
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Monitored, maintained, and updated systems and IT infrastructure.
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Created new user accounts and managed their access rights.
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Supported deployment of new applications.
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Managed and provided technical support in line with the TV's strategy.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Information Technology
American University of Technology – AUT
May 2005
Halat, Lebanon
SKILLS
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Negotiations – Sales – CRM - Lead Generation – Communication – Interpersonal Analytical - Business Development - Digital Marketing - Project Management
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
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Fundamental of Digital Marketing – 2017 | Adword Display – 2020 | Advanced
Google Analytics 2020 || Google
Project Management Professional – PMP – 2022 | Formatech
LANGUAGES
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Arabic (Native) | English – French (Professional Working Proficiency)
