1. HISHEM I. BELARBI
7525 Baldwin Crossing, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Tel: (573) 647-0535 E-mail: hibgh9@mst.edu
HIGHLY AMBITIOUS AND DETERMINED MISSOURI S&T GRADUATE WITH
SYSTEMATIC AND RESULTS-DRIVEN APPROACH
Possess intellectual curiosity, strong research instinct, passion for business and information technology, and
fundamental engineering background and testing laboratory experience.
Eager to combine education, enthusiasm, drive, and accumulated experience and seeking a full-time
challenging position in a supportive environment that fosters extended learning, professional growth, and
strengthens leadership skills, while contributing as a productive team member.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science – BS in Business & Management Systems (minor: marketing)
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T)
December 2014
Rolla, MO
Relevant Courses: Business Law, Marketing Strategy, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting,
Corporate Finance, Introduction to ERP, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Public Speaking,
Technical Communication, and Information Systems
• Studied Civil & Architectural Engineering for 2 years (2008-10)
Completed basic engineering courses
• ETS Major Field Test (Top 13 percentile)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
November 2014
Rolla, MO
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Organized, flexible and detail-oriented, possess innovative approach, strong evaluative, and analytical skills;
ability to take new challenges, multi-task and prioritize a broad range of responsibilities.
• Work equally well independently to meet organizational goals, and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Exceptionally fast learner; demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic, and dedication.
• Hold strong interpersonal, effective communication, and people skills.
• Ability to work and interact meaningfully with people from varied socio-cultural backgrounds.
• Multilingual competency includes native Arabic, fluent English, and basic French.
• Familiar with Mac and Windows environments; hold advanced proficiency within the MS Office Suite
(Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint); Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Inventor, and SAP R/3.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wireless Consultant
RadioShack
July 2012-September 2014
Rolla, MO
• Developed innovative approaches to sales that better attracted customers and augmented their level of
interest, and followed best-in-class practices that substantially increased cell phone sales and revenues.
• Kept abreast of latest industry trends and gained brand awareness through reviewing wireless technology
news and updates and participating in numerous seminars and workshops.
• Objectively addressed customers’ needs, advised on unique characteristics of products, and resolved issues;
it encouraged repeat and referral business, and maximized customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Trained and developed staff members; expanded and enriched their capabilities, provided directions, and
ensured they followed the correct sales path and adhered strictly to the Company’s standards.
• Used great attention to detail, adapted standard checklists, and performed opening and closing duties.
• Productively contributed and performed additional duties of Assistant Manager during May-August 2013.
Structures Lab Assistant
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Missouri S&T High-Bay Structures Lab June 2009-May 2011
Rolla, MO
• Facilitated students and helped construct concrete columns used for testing under earthquake simulation.
• Examined cracks and spalling of a bridge and determined if it needed any carbon fiber reinforced repairs.
• Oversaw continuous testing on mock bridge panels to determine the long-term sustainability of the design.
• Revamped concrete columns using Fiber Reinforced Polymer and retested under shear and torsion,
determined the soundness of FRP in repairing concrete structures.
Student Assistant
Missouri S&T Intensive English Program
May-November 2010
Rolla, MO
• Communicated and interacted positively and effectively with staff and students.
• Helped international students get familiar with life in the United States and organized orientation sessions.
• Spearheaded the “Celebration of Nations” event and contributed as the Director of International Idol event.
• Leveraged multilingual skills and facilitated Arabic and French speaking students in translating homework
into English, it helped them better understand the requirements.
• Taught grammar and speaking IEP (Intensive English Program) courses as a substitute using a variety of
effective instructional techniques, these captured the students’ involvement and enhanced performances.
Member
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
January 2009-May 2011
Rolla, MO
• Assumed full responsibility of the Treasurer and proficiently prepared the school budget for 2010-11.
• Actively participated in the 2010 ACI convention and productively contributed as the Team Leader of FRC
Bowling Ball competition, and produced excellent results.
IT Employee
Missouri S&T Information Technology
June-October 2008
Rolla, MO
• Used strong technical skills; carefully diagnosed faults and competently repaired dysfunctional computers,
printers, and kiosks across the Campus.
• Installed and configured new computers for Faculty and Staff while backing up their data.
Information Desk Employee
Missouri S&T Havener Center
June-August 2008
Rolla, MO
• Coordinated the prepared designated facility venues for various events, ensured successful organization of
events at all times.
HONOR AND ACHIEVEMENT
Recipient of the Missouri S&T Trustees Scholarship
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