1. 421 Lemonte Street  Philadelphia, PA 19128  215.370.3703  tarekgarbouj@yahoo.com
AREK GARBOUJ SEASONED SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
Business Development~ Management~ Staff Supervision ~CustomerRelations
Experienced, multi-faceted professional with a robust work ethic, cross-field experience, and the ability to thrive in both
individual/team environments. Communicative leader equipped with multilingual proficiencies (Arabic, French, English, and
Italian) as well as outstanding intercultural knowledge. Possesses an impressive skillset including analytical, problem solving,
critical thinking, and multitasking. Areas of Expertise include:
 Business Ownership  Customer Service  Operations Management
 Team Building  Needs Assessment  Financial Operations
 Construction
 Social Work
 Transportation
 Problem Resolution
 Community Outreach
 Translation
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
MERIDIAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, LLC  Philadelphia, PA  2013 – Present
A privately-owned transportation company offering limousine services to local clients.
OWNER/OPERATOR
Overseeall businessoperationseffortsincluding staffing, customer relations, finances, and successful daily work flow.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Known for consistently earning above top ratings in customer service efforts.
 Earned qualification for a VIP partnership with Uber in the Philadelphia area.
TAREK CONSTRUCTION, LLC  Philadelphia, PA  2010 – Present
A privately-owned organization which offers general construction services to local clients.
OWNER/OPERATOR
Manage allbusinessoperationseffortsincludingstaffing,customer relations, finances, and successful daily work flow.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Provide top-notch services to clients, particularly remodeling and renovation projects of various kinds.
 Remain a General Contractor specializing in basement finishes while simultaneously running the business.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES  Philadelphia, PA  2006 – 2010
A privately-owned transportation organization which offered transportation service to local customers.
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST
Assisted multiple customers with their individual transportation needs.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Exceeded customer expectations and offered quality service no matter what.
 Ensured each customer’s safe and timely arrival at their destination(s).
NATIONALITIES SERVICE CENTER  Philadelphia, PA  2001-2011
A non-profit serving the needs of immigrants and refugees regarding social, educational, and legal matters.
SOCIAL WORKER
Aided immigrants and refugees alike with their integration, adjustment, and participation in American society.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Entrusted with protecting people’s legal rights, strengthening family bonds, and promoting self-efficiency in a new culture
and environment.
 Strove to eliminate language/cultural barriers by promoting public awareness of beneficial diversity in America.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
INLINGUA INSTITUTE (GLOBAL ARENA)  Philadelphia, PA  2001 – 2003
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR/TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER [FRENCH & ARABIC]
UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA  Philadelphia, PA  2001 – 2004
ASSISTANT MANAGER – FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT
MENZEH 6 ACCOUNTING FIRM  Tunis, Tunisia  1999 – 2000
ACCOUNTANT
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ECONOMICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE | Al Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
DIPLOMA – ENGLISH
OXFORD UNIVERSITY AT BOURGHUIBA INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE | Tunis, Tunisia
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