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Administrative Experiences

Business Experiences

Networking

Service to Community and Profession

Awards and Grants

 

Administrative Experiences
  • Director of Graduate Business Programs, CSU, Fresno, 1989-92
  • Member of the Administrative Council of the School, 1989-92
  • Chair of the School's Committee on Faculty, 1994-96
  • Chair of the School's Board on Research, 1993-96
  • Member of the School's International Board, 1987-
  • Member of the Craig School’s Graduate Committee, 1988-92, and 1997-

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Business Experiences
  • Business-Management Consultant, 1984-

Consultant in Financial Economics, Global Business, Financial Planning/Structuring, Financial Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Global Market Entry Strategies, and Forensic Economics. A select list of cases include, State of Ohio Trade & Investment Division, Rug Doctor, Pacific Resources, Orlopp Turkey Farms, A-OK Produce, Georgeson and Belardenalli Law firm, Dunion Law Firm, Spencer Fruit, and Chatue Meil, Inc.

  • Chairman/CEO, Iran-Rasht Electric Manufacturing Corporation,  1980-82

The largest manufacturer/distributor of electrical and electronics products in the Middle East with over $100 million in annual sales and 3,000 personnel. Leadership role in strategic planning/implementation; Promoted work ethics, productivity, social responsibility, and agency relationship within the organization. Made executive decisions after consultation with the board, labor union and councils, and relevant government agencies. Achieved outstanding results.

  • Executive Director/Senior VP, Finance, Saravel Industrial Corporation,  1980-81

One of the largest manufacturers of central air-conditioning systems in the Middle East with annual sales of $70 million and over 700 employees. Directed all finance functions; negotiated with labor union and councils and participated in the executive board decisions.

  • Executive Director/Senior VP, Commercial, Tehran Electric Company,  1980-82

The largest Trading Company in the Middle East with $100 million in sales and 350 employees. Developed and implemented strategies; directed all international trading activities of the company. Participated in the board and employees' council meetings.

  • Second Lieutenant, Iranian Armed Forces, 1973-75

Training and Procurement Officer for the central district and national headquarters.

  • Senior Procurement Analyst, National Iranian Gas Company, Tehran, 1970-75

Procurement of equipment, parts and supplies for the Gas Pipeline to former USSR.
Solicited international bids; performed comparative analysis, communicated with end-users and suppliers; coordinated the process from order initiation to payments, shipment, and delivery to our warehouses.

  • Analyst, National Iranian Oil Company, Abadan, 1967-70

                    Administrative work for including procurement and accounting.

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Networking
The Global Finance Journal and the Conference have provided me with an excellent opportunity to develop a network of over 500 professionals worldwide. My office serves as a center for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of cutting-edge research studies in global financial economies. (See GFC Proceedings or visit http://www.craig.csufresno.edu/globalfinance).

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Service to Community and Profession

Department/School/University
  1. Advisor, Financial Management Association, 1986-
  2. Advisor, International Business Association, 1992-
  3. Advisor, Graduate Students’ Thesis or Projects (over 20), 1987-
  4. Member, CSB Graduate Program Committee, 1996-
  5. Member, CSB International Advisory Board, 1991-
  6. Member, CSB Entrepreneurship Task Force, 1995-96
  7. Chair, CSB Committee on Faculty, 1994-96
  8. Chair, CSB Board on Research, 1993-96
  9. Member, University Research Awards Committee, 1988-89
  10. Member, CSB Equipment & Software Committee, 1986-88
  11. Member, Dept. of Finance & Business Law Curriculum Committee, 1986-
  12. Member, CSB Committee on Hosting BAC, Business Associates/Alumni, 1986-92

Community And Profession

  1. Member, Financial Management Association (FMA)
  2. Member, Academy of Entrepreneurial and Small Firm Finance
  3. Judge: Academic Decathlon, National Competition among High School Students in Central California, 1998
  4. Member, WASC Accreditation Team , 1997-98
  5. Presentation: "Globalization," at the Academic Decathlon National Competition Among High School Students, Central California, 1997
  6. Chair, International Business Committee, Fresno Chamber of Commerce, 1988
  7. Project Director, "International Business Directory & Guide", cosponsored by Fresno Chamber of Commerce and CSU-Fresno, 1988
  8. Program Coordinator, "Exporting: Doing it Better," a symposium sponsored by the CSU-Fresno and  Fresno Chamber of Commerce, 1988
  9. Interviewed by ABC TV on "Why Business Professors Leave Universities?", 1990
  10. Interviewed by "Valley Business TV Show" and the Fresno Bee on new MBA, 1988-89
  11. Guest speaker on KMJ 58 Radio, on "Internationalizing Fresno Businesses," 1988
  12. Created and served as faculty advisor, Financial Management Association Guest speaker, various organizations, including FMA, Int'l Business Assoc.,1986-
  13. Graduate Business Association, and Fresno City College, 1986-
  14. Faculty Advisor, undergraduate and graduate teams participating at the "International Business Policy Simulation Competitions." Four times champion, 1987-92
  15. Guest speaker at a live talk show (KMJ 58 Radio), on the "Foreign Currency Issues.", 1987-94

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Awards and Grants

California State University, Fresno
  1. International Curriculum Development, CSB Summer Mini-Grant. 1995-96
  2. Craig School of Business, CSU-Fresno, Summer mini-grant. 1996
  3. Certificates of Appreciation (6), UNR Int'l Business Policy Games. 1 987-92                                                                 
  4. Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Awards.  1 987-89
  5. Financial Management Association Student Services Award. 1986-88
  6. California State University Mini-grant (AAP) for research. 1989
  7. California State University-Fresno Assigned Time for Research for. 1988-89
  8. California State Univ.-Fresno Travel Grant for Development of External Funding. 1988
  9. California State University-Fresno Assigned Time for Research for. 1987-88
  10. School of Business Research Committee micro-grants (3). 1986-88

Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

  1. Financial Management Association Student Dedication Award." 1985-86
  2. The Outstanding Educator of the Year Award. 1983-84

Tehran Business School

  1. Magna Cum Laude College Graduate Scholarship Award." 1974
  2. Magna Cum Laude Graduate Award." 1972-73
  3. Dean's List. 1970-73

National Iranian Oil Company

  1. Outstanding Employee of The Year Award. 1972
  2. Outstanding Employee of the Year Award.   1970

Other Recognition

  1. Listed in the 'Who's Who In International
  2. Listed in the Who's Who In The West
  3. Listed in the Five Hundred Leaders of Influence
  4. Listed in the Harvard University Who's Who in International Management.

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