Carine Severe

About

Born and raised in Haiti, Carine speaks French, Creole and English. She moved to the U.S. in 2014 to pursue her education. She started with St. Petersburg College in 2016, and graduated with her Associate’s degree in Business in 2019. In December of 2021, she will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Global Business from the University of South Florida. She also spent a summer studying abroad in Greece, which she found fascinating. As many girls and women in her home country are dreaming to achieve their goals, Carine feels very fortunate about the opportunities that she has had.

In her role at Benchmark International, Carine conducts data research and analysis. She builds relationships with acquirers and connects them with deals in different sectors. She uses her analytical skills and strong people management skills to create effective solutions when negotiating with potential buyers.

Education

University of South Florida - Global Business

St. Petersburg College - Business

Experience

Prior to joining Benchmark International, Carine worked in customer service for an international manufacturing company, and she also has 10 years of experience in the hotel industry. She started as a front desk receptionist and worked her way up to a management position. She also worked as a verification officer with a non-profit organization that was matchmaking between sellers and non-profit organizations based in Haiti.

Passion

Carine is passionate about being a part of the Benchmark team because of our philosophy to represent our clients to get them only the best of for their business. She loves to see people happy, accomplishing their goals and finding success.

As a first-generation college student, Carine’s proudest accomplishment outside of work is earning her Bachelor’s degree. She is a member of the Red Cross, and she previously interned at the Borgen Project, which helps to decrease poverty around the world. She also enjoys yoga, exercise, and cooking.