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Export / Import Practice Management

Speciality

International Business and Trade

25 Years

Education and Training

26 Years

Business Development

30 Years

Tekle holds a Ph.D. in International Trade and an MBA in Industrial and Business Management. He has nearly 20 years of domestic and international business experiences.

Tekle provides face-to-face export/import management training to businesses and entrepreneurs at the Bay Area World Trade Center in California. He teaches an online course in Import/Export Trade Operation at the University of California at Berkeley, Extension Online, as well as International Business courses for Strayer University, the University of Phoenix and Colorado Technical University Online.

Among his recent participation includes a Master Class workshop "Successful Growth Strategies by Effective Identification of Company Readiness and Best Approaches to Export Marketing" at the Asian Commercial Shipping Summit 2006, organized by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC) in Singapore and during eBay Live! 2006 convention in Las Vegas conducted "Importing 101 for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)" workshop organized by Alibaba.com.

As a consultant he has helped his clients define objectives assess importing/exporting operations and profit growth opportunities, devised plans based on findings of analytical studies. He has cultivated relationships with buyers and negotiated import/export agreements. For his clients he has conducted extensive market research to determine viability of new business venture.

He has also offered executive leadership and successfully navigated international business challenges. He provided expertise and consultative services focused on sales and marketing strategies to elevate revenues for global businesses.

In addition to his consulting business, he provides practical trade insights and timely expert advice using articles and live sessions in crucial import/export issues for Alibaba.coms Resources Channel. Tekles academic credentials and professional experience provide a solid foundation for practical information discerning international traders can use.

His previous international business and marketing experiences include consulting for BAYTRADE, an export promotion organization, and for the Small Business Development Center/Center for International Trade and Development. He has also taught at Georgetown University School of Continuing Education, the University of California at Santa Cruz Extension and other colleges in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, California. He has conducted live training for entrepreneurs using satellite broadcast for the African Virtual University (AVU), a World Bank spin-off.

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Expertise Portfolio

International Business and Trade

25 Years

Expert knowledge of international trade with emphasis in import/export products and services as well as related regulatory guidelines to ensure strict compliance. Verifiable success boosting client/company businesses. Experience negotiating with domestic and international businesses at all levels of organizations. Strong business acuity. Well versed in multicultural business environments and related traditions/practices.

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Education and Training

26 Years

Broad background in training and education, delivering one-on-one and group instruction to multi-industry professionals with all levels of experience. Adept in traditional classroom practices, as well as cutting-edge online, distance-learning. Export/import management training to businesses and entrepreneurs at the Bay Area World Trade Center. Teachings include an online course in Import/Export Trade Operation at the University of California at Berkeley, Extension Online, as well as International Business courses for Strayer University, the University of Phoenix and Colorado Technical University Online.

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Business Development

30 Years

Strong background providing strategic business development guidance to advance profit growth. Committed to responsive client services, defining needs, formulating customized plans, and providing sound advice to move business forward. Proven success implementing change to move businesses to the next level and generate double-digit increases.

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Personal Details

Name & ID	Tekle S. - `ID 584`
Profile Title	Export / Import Practice Management
Category	Trainers
Travels from	United States - Brentwood
Citizen of	United States
Gender	Male
Age-Group	56 to 60

Good to Know

Languages (fluent)	English Tigrigna	English Tigrigna
Worked in Countries	United States Russia Singapore Training entrepreneurs from about 8 African countries using satellite technology, Internet, e-mail and telephone from World Bank headquarter. Answered questions and conducted live chat sessions with SME's of various countries using Alibaba.com platform.	Training entrepreneurs from about 8 African countries using satellite technology, Internet, e-mail and telephone from World Bank headquarter. Answered questions and conducted live chat sessions with SME's of various countries using Alibaba.com platform.
Professional Memberships	Past/Present Affiliations OAME BESThq Public Relations Director - International Trade Council Board Member - Toastmaster International International Committee Member - Commonwealth Club of Northern California.
Hobbies	Reading, exercise and some sports.
Availability	Globally
Strengths	- Strong business acuity. - Well versed in in multicultural business environment - Proven success implementing changes to move business to the next level.

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Articles authored by Tekle S.

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Any company, before committing its resources to venture in the export business, must carefully assess the advantages and disadvantages of exporting into a new market. Whether it is unintentional or a deliberate move companies need to evaluate and carefully assess the advantages and challenges of exporting before committing resources.

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