Maral Pirasteh
Irvine,CA
Summary
Results-driven Business Management graduate with hands-on experience in international business operations and sales. Experienced in managing key customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving sales growth across diverse markets. Combines formal business education with practical international experience to strengthen commercial performance and foster cross-cultural collaboration
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations & International Sales
PIRASSTEH GARMENT & TEXTILE
Shaoxing, China & Dubai, UAE
01.2024 - Current
- Manage international customer relationships and sales activities, driving business development and fostering long-term client retention across multiple markets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with international customers and business partners, identifying and pursuing new commercial opportunities.
- Lead commercial discussions and negotiations involving pricing, product requirements, order terms, and customer expectations.
- Coordinate cross-border import/export activities and communication among customers, suppliers, and business partners in China, Dubai, and international markets.
- Coordinate customer requirements, product availability, and sales activities across markets and time zones, aligning business priorities.
- Apply market knowledge and customer feedback to resolve business challenges and support commercial decision-making.
Debt Consultant
ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Irvine, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Exceeded sales targets by approximately 20% through needs-based selling, effective communication, and relationship building.
- Guided clients through financial evaluations, identified needs, and delivered tailored debt-relief solutions.
- Cultivated strong client relationships during consultations, effectively communicating options and expectations.
- Balanced client service priorities with sales performance goals in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Assistant Manager
Pirassteh Garment & Textiles
Shaoxing, China
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated supplier communication, purchasing activities, inventory needs, and customer orders to support daily business operations.
- Supported import/export activities and shipping logistics, coordinating documentation, order requirements, and communication with suppliers and customers.
- Coordinated production schedules and product availability to help ensure customer orders were processed and fulfilled efficiently.
- Assisted with sales activities, invoice processing, payments, and customer communication throughout the order cycle.
- Managed employee scheduling and supported day-to-day operational priorities across sales, production, and logistics functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
08.2023 - 07.2026
Skills
- International Business Operations
- International Sales
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Commercial Negotiations
- Import/Export Coordination
- Market Research
- Global Market Strategy
- Supplier Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual English & Persian (Farsi)
Timeline
Business Operations & International Sales
PIRASSTEH GARMENT & TEXTILE
01.2024 - Current
Debt Consultant
ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Governors University
08.2023 - 07.2026
Assistant Manager
Pirassteh Garment & Textiles
01.2015 - 09.2017