Bulat Z. Abishev
311 Wadsack Dr. apt D
Norman, OK 73072
(405) 325-8601
babishev@carana.com
Education
Master of Business Administration Program (Finance), August 2000 - present
Michael F. Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude May 2000
American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Majors: Business Administration; Politics / International Relations
Minor: Diplomatic History
Work Experience
Intern, June 2000 - August 2000
Investment Monitoring and Compliance Team
Central Asian - American Enterprise Fund, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Designed and implemented a database for monitoring legal compliance by investees;
- Researched for regional investment legislation and monitoring guidelines;
Accounting Reform Analyst, June 1999 - August 1999
USAID Accounting Reform Project II, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Devised and reviewed accounting exam modules and grading guides for National Auditors' Qualification Exam (CPA analog);
- Collaborated with foreign delegations on the National Chamber of Auditors' application to IFAC membership;
- Systematized Russian - English accounting terminology;
Legal Analyst, May 1998 - August 1999
USAID Accounting Reform Project, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Drafted expert's advice on proposed National accounting standards by Ministry of Finance;
- Participated in consulting top government officials concerning proposed Audit Law - the adopted version incorporated all of the recommendations by our team;
- Examined accounting/auditing statements and legislation on both national and international levels;
Honors and Activities
- Graduate Assistantship, Price College of Business, OU
- University of Oklahoma Barnett Scholarship for Graduate Study in Business Administration
- VOX Publications, Finance Manager, AUBG, Bulgaria
- AUBG Dean's List
- Soros Scholar - full four year scholaship, AUBG
- School Association "Jastar," Administrtive Director, Kazakhstan - raised an NGO development grant, established external contacts
- President of Secondary School N120, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Skills
- Strong team player with good communicative and organizational skills
- Solid problem solving and quantitative skills
- Fluency in English, Russian, good knowledge of Bulgarian
- Five years of international experience
- Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, Internet applications
References
Available upon request
