Tariq Sayeed has over 25 years of experience in international trade promotion and business development. He worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Pakistan, assisting many U.S. companies with advocacy, trade shows, trade missions, business counseling, and identifying foreign partners. He also managed the commercial office, conducted export controls, maintained government and private sector outreach, supported VIP visits, and initiated trade events. Prior to this, he held marketing and public relations roles in Pakistan.

1. TARIQ SAYEED E-mail: write@email.com
Tel: (732) 666-2424 URL: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tariqsayeed
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS: International Trade Promotion; Business Development; Advocacy; Business
Counseling & Outreach; Public Relations; Media Relations; Event Management & Conferences;
Public Diplomacy.
EXPERIENCE
U.S. Department of Commerce (Global Markets), U.S. Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan
Senior Commercial Specialist: 1989- November 2014*
*Relocated to the U.S. on a Special Immigrant Visa
• Advocacy Support: Provided business development and advocacy support to U.S. firms
seeking to do business in Pakistan. Provided long-term advocacy support to Boeing, which
resulted in the sale of 6 Boeing 777 aircraft to the Pakistan International Airlines. Assisted
Lucent Technologies and Hughes Satellite in winning a contract with the National
Telecommunication Corporation, Pakistan (Combined value: $6.5 million). Successfully
helped Caterpillar and Guardian Industries resolve tariff issues with the Pakistan Customs.
• Trade Shows: Recruited one of the largest international delegations to Comdex Fall 2000
in Las Vegas. Also, recruited trade delegations to the Bobbin World in Orlando (2001);
International Franchise Expo (2004) in Washington, DC; InfoComm in Chicago (2007);
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, 2010; PackExpo, Chicago (2013);
National Restaurant Association show, Chicago, May 2014; and International Woodworking
& Furniture (IWF) fair in Atlanta, August 2014. Promoted U.S. companies at Arab Health,
Dubai (2013 & 2014). Numerous export successes were generated at these events.
• Trade Missions: Supported U.S. Trade Missions, which included U.S. agencies such as
the U.S. Trade Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. EximBank and the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation (OPIC) in developing projects in Pakistan. Conducted several due
diligence checks on local firms on behalf of OPIC. Supported the U.S. Trade Development
Agency in recruiting a Secretary-level delegation to the South Asia Communications
Infrastructure Conference in New Delhi, April 2004.
• Management: In the absence of a U.S. Commercial Attaché in Pakistan during 2002 –
2008, kept the commercial office operations on track despite working in an adverse political
environment.
• Business Counselling: Provided business counseling to U.S. and local businesses in
order to promote U.S. exports.
• Foreign partners: Identified partners for U.S. firms. On behalf of U.S. clients, researched
background information on prospective partners. Most recently assisted some of the
following firms: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics.
• IPR and patent violations: Assisted several U.S. firms, including Microsoft and Pfizer, in
highlighting these issues. Briefed IPO Pakistan on these violations. Worked with the
Commercial Law Development Program in developing an IPR capacity building program in
Pakistan.
• Market Insight: Reported on trade opportunities and regulatory matters, thus keeping U.S.
exporters updated on local market conditions.
• Research: Prepared Industry Sector Analyses/Reports and market insight reports. Edited
and updated the annual Country Commercial Guide (published on www.export.gov)

2. • Export Controls: Conducted export license checks to monitor the end-use of high-end
U.S. technology in Pakistan. Briefed local firms on ITAR and the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act.
• Outreach: Maintained regular contact with Government of Pakistan officials and the private
sector, including local chambers of commerce.
• Media: Ensured that all Embassy-related commercial events were highlighted through the
social media. Issued press releases for all trade events and reverse trade missions.
• VIP visits: Supported several high-profile visitors, including two Presidential visits and
several Secretary of State visits to Pakistan. Arranged CEO-level meetings for the VIP
visitors.
• Initiative: Initiated the “Exhibit USA” event in 1994, which eventually became the launching
pad for several major U.S products in Pakistan.
• Voluntary work: Assisted USAID in setting up a bone-injury field hospital during the 2005
Kashmir earthquake.
U.S. Information Service (USIS), U.S. Consulate General, Karachi, Pakistan
Audio Visual Program Manager: September 1986 to March 1989
• Implemented an outreach program to promote USIS audio-visual material to selective
audiences/institutions.
• Managed special events and programs, including cultural shows, tele-press conferences,
and panel discussions. Tele-press conference between Carl Sagan and local science
students and a similar tele-conference between Hollywood Director Peter Bogdanovich and
local filmmakers were very well received by local audiences. Also, arranged an American
Film Festival that broke all attendance records at the American Center, Karachi. Advised
on the selection and placement of documentary films.
• Maintained regular contact with the local media and target institutions during crises (Eg.
PanAm hijacking in 1986; Pakistani presidential plane crash in 1988). Provided electronic
media with footage of current affairs programs trending in the U.S.
JAFFER BROTHERS (PRIVATE) LIMITED *, KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Assistant Manager Advertising and Public Relations: March 1985 to October 1986
• Planned advertising campaigns in coordination with the company’s advertising agencies.
• Maintained media contacts and drafted press releases.
• Monitored responses to advertising campaigns.
• Conducted short courses in business communications and advertising for company staff.
• Edited in-house newsletter.
EDUCATION
M.A. Journalism (Major: Public Relations): May 1984
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
B.S. Communications (Major: Advertising): August 1982
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Willing to relocate.