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Behshad Hastibakhsh, B.A.


Profile: Political Scientist, Marketing & Public Relations Specialist, and Published Writer
 
Inclusive Experience:
 

Project Management

Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Distinguished Writing Skills

Media Relations

Communication Skills

Presentations

Analytical Skills

Public Speaking 

 
Employment History:
 
TIO Networks Corp (Formerly Info Touch Technologies Corp.), BC 

(TNC: TSX Venture Exchange)                                                                2000 – Present

Senior Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications
  • Responsible for seeding ideas, executing and evaluating B2B & B2C marketing initiatives
  • Authored marketing materials such as: case studies, business and marketing plans, SWOT analysis, business proposals, whitepapers, sales manuals, content for the web site, etc.
  • Drafted and edited corporate press releases, IR information and facts sheets
  • Disseminated, filed news releases and created media opportunities with diligent follow ups
  • Coordinated the lead generation process through market research and analysis, referral program, direct e-mail and mail campaigns
  • Coordinated Annual General Meetings in compliance with BC Securities Commission standards 
Street Connections, BC                                                                                                                       2000
 
Marketing Manager
 
  •  Established the corporate structure, business- and marketing plan
  • Created and organized sales, marketing and lead generation campaigns
  • Developed a variety of sales tools, including direct mails, sales brochures, case studies, competitive analysis, the company’s website, etc.
  • Conducted cold calls and maintained client relations

North Shore Multicultural Society, BC                                                                                           1999 – 2000

Settlement Worker / Community Liaison

  • Directed marketing and public relations campaigns in support of multicultural initiatives
  • Established the organization’s community liaison program to generate social awareness at a micro level in personal meetings with elected officials and bureaucrats in conferences, one-to-one meetings, etc.  
CTI SoundLogic Inc., BC                                                                                                                    1997 – 1998
 
Technical Support
 
  • Provided technical assistance and maintained the company’s networking installation  
  • Designed and maintained the company’s website
 
 Education:

Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Business Administration, BC

Successful Completion of Graduate Level Curriculums in Business Administration

 

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts, BC

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Germanic Studies

Königin Luise Schule (Gymnasium), Köln, Germany

High School Diploma

 
Awards:

 The Golden Web Award 2003-2004

Presented by
The International Association of Web Masters and Designers
for Excellence in Web Design, Creativity and Content

1996 Youth Leadership Achievement Award

Sponsored by
The Leadership Institute
Successful Preparation in the Public Policy Process

 
Languages:
  • English

  • German

  • Persian