Edmond Pechaty
Alexandria, VA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder
Pivo To Go, s.r.o
12.2018 - Current
- Founded company to develop fully automated beverage can seaming machine and beverage can filling technology in 2018
- Established core customer base in the Czech Republic
- Worked to expand business into complimentary sectors
- Built team of 3-10 employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Lee And Associates NYC And Town Real Estate
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Provided unique off-market multi-family opportunities to real estate investment community
- Participated in two high-profile off-market sales transactions with investment community totaling $45M
- Charged with building six-person Investment Sales team in Town Flatiron office
- Successfully developed consistent pipeline of deal flow and referrals via residential broker network.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
Export Specialist
Karlovarske Oplatky s.r.o.
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Provide optimal logistics solutions for delivering products to customers
- Provide market research of potential new markets, set wholesale prices for new markets
- Negotiate contracts.
- Prepared and submitted Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) codes to US Customs.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
Export Specialist
Galenos Medical LLC
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Established pricing strategies
- Coordinated contract negotiations between Chinese suppliers and US customers
- Researched intersections between products, services, consumers and businesses to assist clients as company expanded its product line to include medical supplies.
- Obtained competitive rates and space with airlines, steamship lines, railways and trucking companies.
- Verified shipments against documents to maintain accuracy.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
Assistant Historian
United States Department of State
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Organized international historical conferences held at Department of State handling all necessary arrangements
- Participated directly in production and publication of the Foreign Relations of the United States series
- Contributed research to projects requested by Department Principals to facilitate policymaking.
- Arranged and analyzed historical information to evaluate significance and organize representations while highlighting findings.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations Economics
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Bologna, Italy And Washington, D.C. 10.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
The George Washington Elliot School of International Affairs
Washington, DC 09.2003 - 08.2005
Skills
Fluent German
Basic knowledge of Czech
Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite
Financial Modeling
Marketing
Customer Acquisition
Negotiation
Research
Basic Knowledge of French
Timeline
Founder
Pivo To Go, s.r.o
12.2018 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Lee And Associates NYC And Town Real Estate
11.2013 - 10.2018
Export Specialist
Karlovarske Oplatky s.r.o.
11.2012 - 01.2013
Export Specialist
Galenos Medical LLC
10.2010 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - International Relations Economics
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
10.2007 - 05.2009
Assistant Historian
United States Department of State
03.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
The George Washington Elliot School of International Affairs
09.2003 - 08.2005
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