Kristina Bazzy, Business English Coaching & Training Professional

Kristina Bazzy

Business English Coaching & Training Professional

Berlitz

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's in Business Administration
Experience
9 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 6 Months

Business English Coaching & Training Professional at Berlitz
  • France
  • February 2014 to November 2015

Trained business professionals in specialized and intensive business English programs provided by Berlitz (i.e. public speaking, presentations, meetings, business e-mail writing, etc....)
Coached and developed the business English, technical skills and soft skills of clients at all corporate levels
Prepared students for BULATS, TOEIC, and TOEFL tests
Assessed English levels of students and assigned them to their proper classes
Trained students ranging from all levels (from beginner to advanced)

Senior Financial and Market Analyst at Key Horizon for Investment sal
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2010 to November 2014

Developed complete financial modules and feasibility studies for large scale real estate projects in KSA (50, 000 sqm - 250, 000 sqm)
Prepared reports pertaining to the financial studies and provided suggestions to top management for financing and improving return
Coordinated with the General Manager, head architects, and research team in KSA to collect necessary data, validate figures and complete feasibility studies
Prepared presentations for the Company’s real estate projects and presented them to concerned parties
Assisted the General Manager in maintaining and developing relationships with existing or potential stakeholders and attended meetings that enhanced the Company’s contacts and contribute to deal flow

Financial Analyst at Corporate Finance House
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2008 to March 2010

Developed complete financial modules, feasibility studies and presentations for investments, projects, and properties
Collected market data and coordinated with architects, management and real estate team to develop financial models for small to medium sized projects
Analyzed potential investment opportunities from a quantitative and qualitative standpoint and reported on viability of prospective real estate opportunities
Presented recommendations pertaining to real estate investments and advised on action or exit strategies
Prepared transaction documents, Private Placement Memorandums, and Information Memorandums
Assisted in marketing research, product packaging and promotion

Credit Controller at Maersk Lebanon SARL
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2007 to August 2008

Investigated and independently handled credit customer’s accounts and needs (i.e. conducting training sessions for customers, preparation of invoices, receipts, refunds, commissions, statements, handling requests and disputes etc…)
Created a procedure to handle credit customers and ensure timely settlement of invoices
Examined discrepancies between collections and invoices and reported adjustments to the appropriate departments

Sales Executive at Saray & Gallery Elissar
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2006 to March 2007

Improved the pricing policy to reflect the customer value
Promoted cross-selling and followed-up with customers after delivery
Procured merchandise based on customer demand

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's in Business Administration
  • at American University of Beirut
  • June 2006

Graduated with Distinction

High school or equivalent, International Baccalaureate and High School Diploma
  • at American Community School
  • June 2003

Graduated with High Honors

Specialties & Skills

Business English
Presentations
Financial Modeling
Market Research
Real Estate
Computer Literacy
Research/Analytical
Communication
Organization and Planning

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Instructor Qualification Program (Training)
Training Institute:
Berlitz
Duration:
60 hours
Certificate in Development Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Yoga
  • Badminton
    I played on the Badminton team while I was in high school and continued to play in university. I also participated in the EMAC competitions (in Beirut and Abu Dhabi) against other schools.