Taleb Altaher
Vienna,VA
Summary
Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Always ready to take on new challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advisor
American Passport & Visa International
Washington, DC
01.2024 - Current
- Visa Processing Expertise: Specialize in processing work and business visas for corporations in Saudi Arabia.
- Corporate Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between APVI and corporate clients in Saudi Arabia, ensuring smooth visa processing.
- Documentation Management: Handle visa-related documentation, ensuring all paperwork complies with Saudi Arabia's regulations and requirements.
- Client Support: Provide guidance and support to clients throughout the visa application process, addressing inquiries and ensuring timely submissions.
- Cross-border Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication between U.S.-based organizations and Saudi Arabian companies to streamline visa approvals.
- Coordinated with foreign embassies, consulates, and government agencies when necessary.
- Researched applicable law related to immigration matters.
Sales Consultant
Koons Tysons Toyota
Vienna, VA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
- Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
- Priced out products for customers and drew up sales paperwork.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
- Leveraged CRM system to manage sales activities and track sales performance.
Mobile Expert
Wireless Vision LLC (T-Mobile)
Vienna, VA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Worked with managers to develop service improvement initiatives.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Established new workflow and employee training processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Worked with other Mobile Experts to keep patient flows running smoothly and efficiently.
- Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
- Introduced customers to new offerings and updated accounts.
- Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
- Elevated new business opportunities by implementing effective networking strategies.
- Established appointments with potential customers to showcase products and services.
- Promoted memorable shopping experiences resulting in increased customer retention and loyalty.
- Performed customer needs assessments and suggested appropriate solutions that would solve business issues.
- Recommended accessories and delivered details regarding latest promotions to increase sales.
- Followed-up with clients after installations to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Established new customer accounts.
- Updated database with customer and sales information.
- Greeted store customers promptly and responded to questions with knowledgeable service.
Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
McLean , VA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Promoted clothing by educating customers and prospects about offerings.
- Replenished product stock to maintain appropriate levels and meet expected sales demands.
- Processed purchases using POS systems to complete cash and credit card transactions.
- Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
- Retrieved alternate items and sizes for customer.
- Organized and displayed items in visually appealing manner.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Addressed customer inquiries and concerns to facilitate decision-making and minimize anxiety or hesitation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer buying habits.
- Described merchandise and explained product operation to customers.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sales, and returns.
- Recommended merchandise based on customer needs.
Office Administrator
Fashion Natural Inc.
Vienna , VA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained company accounting records by entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements.
- Coordinated schedules, administrative functions, quality assurance and process improvements.
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Interacted professionally with both customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
Waiter
P.F Chang's Fairfax Corner
Fairfax , VA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Closed down kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of cash drawer.
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings, enabling decisions on appetizers, entrees and desserts.
- Guided guests through dining rooms and provided needed assistance, including handing out menus, checking coats and retrieving high chairs and booster seats.
- Took orders from customers and clarified questions or special items to guarantee accuracy.
- Explained how various menu items are prepared and described ingredients and cooking methods to customers to provide a positive dining experience.
- Guided guests through menu options while demonstrating thorough knowledge of food, beverages and ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma - IB Diploma
Mashrek International School
2017
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Economics
Marymount University
Arlington, VA 09.2023 - 06.2025
Skills
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Very good interpersonal skills
- Quick learner
- Client-focused
- Microsoft Office
- Time management skills
- Trilingual in [Arabic, English, & Spanish (Basic) ]
- Strong analytical skills
- Decision making
- Team Leadership
- Technical help desk experience
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Marketing familiarity
- On-site product demonstrations
- Customer needs assessment
Affiliations
Internships:
PharmaPlus Ltd. (UAE) (Pharmaceuticals Company)
- Engaged in daily operations in various departments in a hands on manner.
UTI Jordan Ltd (Jordan) (logistics Company)
- Learned more about and gained experience in the logistics industry, Followed up on shipments and deliveries with various employees.
Languages
English
Native language
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Advisor
American Passport & Visa International
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Economics
Marymount University
09.2023 - 06.2025
Sales Consultant
Koons Tysons Toyota
11.2022 - 11.2023
Mobile Expert
Wireless Vision LLC (T-Mobile)
10.2019 - 03.2020
Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
10.2018 - 10.2019
Office Administrator
Fashion Natural Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2018
Waiter
P.F Chang's Fairfax Corner
10.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - IB Diploma
Mashrek International School
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