Guy Tessler

Current

Vice President at American Israel Chamber of Commerce SE

Past

Translator (Hebrew-English) (Self-employed)
Quality Analyst at Clickfox, Inc.
Program and Operations Manager at Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC)

General Manager at EPS

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Education

OU - Tel Aviv

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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Guy Tessler’s Summary

Working in organizations managing programs and projects solving problems with a “yes – we can” problem solving attitude. (Had that here way before people knew who Obama). Strong believer in collaborative effort, the power of networking and social interaction using all tools available while maintaining the intimate human relations.

Guy Tessler’s Specialties:

Harnessing the power of dedication, face to face interactions and social networking to benefit the organization's mission.

Guy Tessler’s Experience

Vice President

American Israel Chamber of Commerce SE

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

March 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

Guy Tessler joined the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce in 2007 as vice president. In this capacity, Guy assists in the growth and development of AICC by nurturing relationships with companies in the Southeast, actively involving them in the Chamber and with Israeli companies. He works directly with the Software, Telecommunications, and Security Committees as well as on special events and the organization’s digital activities
Translator (Hebrew-English)

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Translation and Localization industry)

1990 — March 2007 (17 years)

English/Hebrew instructor, writer, interpreter & translator.

Language Projects:

Translate - full length novel
Translate and edit - consumer guide
Translate and proof – e-commerce web site
Translate and transcribe video materials
Interpretation and translating for the Jewish Family & Career Services in Atlanta,
Translation of academic and business papers
Director of English Summer Camps for Hebrew Speakers
Quality Analyst

Clickfox, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

2005 — 2006 (1 year)

• Devised and implemented test methodologies for a customer behavior analysis tool, IVR, Telecommunications & WEB.
• Defined and documented needed enhancements and followed their implementation through the entire product life cycle
• Reviewed user guides, training manuals and release documentation
Program and Operations Manager

Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC)

(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

1997 — 2004 (7 years)

• Managed multiple projects from initial conception through completion or renewal
• Supervised budgets and resources in the magnitude of $20M annual budget, 50 staff members ,1,500 employees
• Prepared financial and progress reports
• Developed and maintained effective relationships with government, stakeholders and financial backers
• Recruited volunteers and created training programs for 650 volunteers/year
• Provided technical, entrepreneurial and pedagogical consulting for the creation of 11 computer centers, at a total cost of $3M serving small town communities
• Developed marketing & pedagogical concepts for teaching computer skills within the informal education system
• Created and nurtured opportunities for cooperation between commerce sectors and the community
General Manager

EPS

(Security and Investigations industry)

1992 — 1997 (5 years)

• Managed day-to-day operations including all HR issues, budget, relationships with customers and vendors and much more.
• Created the parking attendant division and initiated new services
• Introduced computer systems, revised personnel and payroll procedures
• Represented the company in official and legal matters
• Increased compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements