Dwayne Lawrence Email & Phone Number

- Provide consulting services for Chinese students applying to bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in China and worldwide across all major academic disciplines- Fast-paced, remote work environment with a high volume of urgent editing deadlines, involving a 12-13-hour time difference and real time delivery on demand- Specialize in providing editorial feedback to English as a second language (ESL) writers, supporting American, British, Australian/New Zealand, and Canadian English

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Friends of NASA is an independent non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to building international support for peaceful space exploration, commerce, scientific discovery, and STEM education. Founded in 2008, Friends of NASA has over 22,000 professional members worldwide (private LinkedIn Group) and 215,000+ public followers on social media. Our shared multimedia content has received over 700 million views (Google verified)Our membership includes NASA and international space agency officials, engineers, scientists, technology specialists, astronauts, CEOs, aerospace professionals, academics, business leaders & concerned private citizens of influence.- Responsibilities include: moderating public policy forums, policy/industry analysis, NASA & commercial space industry intelligence, member/volunteer/community management, partnerships & alliances, social media sourcing, digital marketing strategy: FriendsofNASA.org, LinkedIn, Google, (X) Twitter, Facebook, Instagram- Chief editor & multimedia content curator, spokesperson, promoter of global STEM education initiatives- NASA supporter for 30+ years, a volunteer with The Planetary Society (U.S. non-profit/space lobbying group) co-founded by Dr. Carl Sagan, Dr. Louis Friedman & Dr. Bruce Murray in 1980- Friends of NASA Google+ site (2012-2019): 500,000 followers & 700,000 million views - In April 2008, represented The Planetary Society's former Executive Director Louis Friedman at a Global Space Development Summit in Beijing in meetings with a U.S. congressional delegation, Chinese space agency officials and envoys from Russia & India. Summit Organizers: CSIS, Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA)- In 2003, produced and narrated a documentary series on the history of international space exploration for China Central Television (CCTV), featuring NASA's many accomplishmentsMemberships: The Planetary Society, Canadian Space Society (CSS), Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), International Space Fellowship

Market Research/Competitive Intelligence/Senior Analyst/Management Consultant/InvestorFreelance Technical/Business/Scientific Writer/Editor, Digital Media Marketing Manager(Multi-functional contract roles)Editing Specialties: Supporting publishing teams of non-native English-speaking or ESL authors/subject-matter experts across global time zones/AP StyleInternational Market Advisor/Analyst & Strategist (ongoing): - Evaluating B2B/B2C market potential of new technologies- Leading major international research projects- R&D/Product Development/Quality Control/Operational support- Strategic advisor for LinkedIn and social networking, search engine optimization (SEO), e-mail and e-marketing5 years in China (2003-2008):a) Advised multinationals: Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, Orange, Alcatel-Lucent, & Ulticom b) Helped the Chinese government promote its growing achievements in science & technology, boosting diplomatic, trade, cultural & business ties with US/Canadac) Market research, commercialization & technology transfer of solar/PV/CSP/thermal & clean(er) coal technologies in Greater ChinaDL International clients include: IHS iSuppli/IHS Markit (US, China & Korea), Intel, Cisco, New Oriental MBA Education & Technology Group, China Media Monitor Intelligence, Air China, Hainan Airlines, AMECO Beijing, ND Global Financial & Technologies Inc., China Solar Energy Society (CSES), Himin Solar Energy Group Co. Ltd., Institutional Investors, Joyboom Education, StudiositySectors:Telecom/Internet, Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Energy, Education, Finance, Health/MedicalOther Roles:Professional Technical Writer/Editor, Trainer & PresenterFriends of NASA (FoN) NGO: Founder & Executive Director22,000+ professional members (LinkedIn), 215,000+ public followers (2024)- Friends of NASA Google+ site (2012-2019): 500,000 followers & 700,000 million views (Google verified) Independent Recruiter in China: Intel & Cisco(Mid & Senior Mgmt. Levels)

New York, Ny, Us

Remote work from China and Canada, supporting analyst teams in China, Korea, India, and the United StatesS&P Global (formerly IHS Markit & iSuppli) [NYSE: SPGI] is a global leader in market and corporate intelligence, including electronics technology research, datasets, and expert analysis. Employees in 45 countries covering the U.S., UK, Europe, Greater China, South Korea, Japan and beyond- Provided analytical, training, market intelligence & quality control services for data research/forecasts covering semiconductor, telecom, Internet, satellite, aerospace, energy, media, medical, consumer & automotive electronics industries as well as network operators, component suppliers, OEMs, ODMs & EMS companies- Market Advisor & Technical Editor/Writer for China research team of 10+ market/technology/industry analysts, the China Market Watch monthly newsletter, plus a high volume of quarterly market reports, company profiles, strategy briefings, databases & presentations (AP style)- Our division's 500+ clients included major multinational manufacturers, governments, financial institutions and investors: IBM, HP, Sony, Nokia, Dell, Texas Instruments, Samsung, Toshiba, Philips, Siemens, Sanmina-SCI, Jabil, Celestica, Lenovo, STMicroelectronics, NEC, plus clients of Goldman Sachs- Thorough knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style and usage standard utilized by public relations firms, broadcasters, magazines, newspapers and the news industry in the U.S.- Performed thematic content coding, fact-checking, plus general qualitative and quantitative reviews of market statistics, data, forecasts, and analysis- Enforced and communicated company-wide international editing standards and guidelines- Training services for analyst teams via web conferencingS&P Global has over 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Market Cap: $137 billion (Q1 2024)

Beijing, Cn

- Advised China's national elite at foreign multinationals and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) applying to MBA and graduate schools in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France and the UK, including MIT, Yale, Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, UCLA, the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Emlyon Business School- Reviewed, evaluated and critiqued MBA/MFin candidate and general graduate school applications (MA, MSc, PhD)- Graduate program admissions counselling, interview preparation & coaching via customized one-on-one video conferencing, in-person and phone sessions- Advanced cross-cultural knowledge management and transfer practitioner- Variety of knowledge translation methodologies employed- Hosted educational workshops and grad school orientation sessions via videoconferencingFounded in 1993 and headquartered in Beijing, New Oriental/新东方教育科技集团 is China's largest private education services company based on the number of program offerings, total student enrollment and geographic presence. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EDU), New Oriental's annual enrollment once exceeded 2 million students with a network of 73 schools, 803 learning centers and over 20,400 teachers in 61 cities. Market Cap: $12.6 billion (Q1 2024)

[formerly Transit Publishing]- Managed international marketing & sales for an extensive multi-million dollar publishing portfolio—print and digital—with high-profile media/ad campaigns, including a New York Times bestselling bio with rights sales for 60 countries (e.g., Simon & Schuster/Paramount Global in the U.S.) - Built and supported relationships with major U.S., Canadian, and international distributors, retail channels and publishing partners, including rights contract sales for the UK, Western Europe, Russia & Asia- Digital marketing, data/web analytics, product development, launch and lifecycle management for 24+ non-fiction and fiction titles (2009-2011)- Responsible for international print/eBook production, general business planning and digital market strategy for e-reader, smartphone and tablet devices- Managed international PR campaigns, head office marketing staff and 3rd-party contractors in New York, London, and Los Angeles: operate a six-figure budget targeting tier-1 U.S. and international media - TV, Print, Radio, Social Networking/Web - Editor of English non-fiction book titles (Print & eBook)- Social media strategist: Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeAccomplishments: - Edited & managed rights sales for an international bestselling biography: 700,000 copies printed worldwide (60 countries)- Successful launch of multiple eBook series in international markets through channel partners: NBN Digital Fusion & Midpoint- Secured top-rated media bookings with major U.S. TV shows with millions of viewers: NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, The View, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight - Global product development & marketing responsibilities for Cogito subsidiaries: Transit Publishing & iThèque - iThèque was a multilingual digital library service: audio, video, e-books & audiobooks (over 300K media files) serving education - public & private universities/colleges, corporations & library systems - Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

- Transformed Norson into a profitable Beijing-based cross-cultural team of industry professionals providing research reports, analysis and consulting for China’s telecom market, including voice, data, media, wireless, IT, Internet products and services- Delivered management consulting services on market strategy, IPR, partner selection, M&As, market/competitive intelligence, product positioning, distribution channels, localization, media relations and the regulatory environment - Frequently referenced as an authority on China’s telecom industry by major domestic and international media- Customized market research, management consulting and M&A-related projects for multinational firms e.g. Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, ZTE, HSBC, Orange Nokia: Managed a 4-month Greater China Wireless R&D research project on 50 companies focused on network equipment, handset/device manufacturers, including the challenges of China’s unique regulatory system and state-owned enterprises- Built an extensive client base that included major international & domestic equipment vendors, telecom carriers, service providers, and the global financial community - International public relations, business conference representation, public speaking and external market comm (including web site content, web analytics, search engine optimization/SEO, press releases, collateral materials)- International sales & marketing, contract negotiation, major client relations, new product development, product management, global partnerships and alliances, distribution channels in Korea, Japan, Asia, U.S. & Europe- As Director & Senior Analyst, hired and managed staff responsible for media relations, research, project management, professional development, quality control, training, editing- Implemented a standardized research methodology and a code of ethics for market research services based on a model developed by the global non-profit group, Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

Independent Entrepreneur. Established DL as an international market research and management consulting firm.

Beijing, Cn

CGTN (China Global Television Network), formerly CCTV News International (CCTV-9); The voice of the Chinese government at home and abroad in English since 2000. It is "China's version of CNN." CGTN's TV channels are available in over 160 countries and regions worldwide. CGTN's all-English 24x7 coverage ranges from news, politics to economics, history, science, and culture.Science & Documentary UnitMajor Accomplishments in Broadcast Journalism:- Helped the Chinese government promote its growing achievements in science & technology- First Foreign Host of CCTV’s “Documentary” series (Science & Documentary Unit)- Hosted over twenty CCTV “Documentary” episodes- Narrated over ten CCTV programs (voiceovers) including a special documentary series on China’s first astronaut in space (Shenzhou 5 Mission in 2003) and the history of international space exploration- Edited and wrote program host scripts for thirty plus “Nature & Science” CCTV shows- Edited the English content for sixty+ CCTV programs (including subtitles) and commercials (in total) related to China’s science & technology research, environment, history, society, culture, and international relations - Native English language trainer serving a team of twelve Chinese CCTV staff: presenters, translators, writers, editors, directors & producers- Acted as a public relations (PR) and broadcast advisor on geopolitically-sensitive program topics involving Western audiences, including scientific & technological exchanges and cross-Strait relations

4-month Term Position:- Responsible for a private-label three-tiered provisioning and hosting management software platform for large carriers, cable companies and service providers- Managed product acceptance testing for InQuent's next-generation hosting application platform, called IQOS based on a blade-server hardware platform and an XML-based API allowing providers to integrate hosting services with their existing products and systems (e.g. billing) - Managed web hosting, e-mail and e-commerce product development, hardware/software vendor relationships and usability testing - Supervised/mentored product managers in charge of shared web hosting, e-commerce and control panel user interfaces- Created new marketing collateral content, press releases, and sales tools - Developed the next-generation platform product launch and communications plan for major North American customers: AT&T, Bell Canada, Cox, Comcast, Radiant Communications (prior to Network Solutions acquisition)

InQuent Technologies Inc. was formerly owned by SBC/Bell Canada before being sold to Network Solutions. InQuent was also known as WebHosting.com4-month Term Position:- Responsible for international wholesale/private label web hosting supporting e-mail and e-commerce platforms for large telephone and cable companies: Bell Canada, AT&T, Cox, Comcast and KPN as well as Telecom New Zealand, DSL.net & Radiant Communications- Defined, executed & managed a portfolio of “best-of-breed” web hosting platforms, customer management control panels, back-end provisioning systems & related web properties- In charge of competitive analysis, market research, product positioning, new product development, product lifecycle management & major customer relationships- Subject matter expert for InQuent’s shared & dedicated platforms - Reformed & improved InQuent’s standard product marketing & development processes - Managed the creation of a new New Product Introduction (NPI) schedule & roadmap for all product deliverables; Product marketing prime for hardware & software vendor relations including Dell, HP, NetApp (Network Appliances), and Oracle (Sun Microsystems)

4-month Term Position:- Responsible for negotiating approval for Engineering Department’s multi-million dollar capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget priorities as well as the key performance indicator (KPI) planning process, reporting directly to the VP of Engineering- Primary inter-departmental liaison between the Engineering Department and the GT Product Marketing Group- Responsible for implementation of a New Product Introduction Process- Created senior executive presentations, briefings, and speaking materials for VP of EngineeringMajor Accomplishment: - Co-chaired the Engineering team responsible for evaluating and deciding the carrier’s largest contract/RFP (request-for-proposal) involving the purchase of national DWDM (Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing) fiber optic equipment—a multi-million dollar contract with six competing vendors worldwide: Nortel, Lucent, Alcatel, Hitachi, Juniper Networks, and Cisco.

Helped manage MaxLink's deployment of Canada’s (and the world’s) first commercial broadband wireless LMCS (Local Multipoint Communication System) network in five major cities across Canada utilizing 1Ghz of spectrum: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and VancouverLMCS was pre-WiMAX technology capable of 10Mbps downstream- Developed, tested & successfully introduced a portfolio of business ISP services, web applications & regional portal sites within 6 months- Project management related to all marketing team deliverables, including the introduction of a new company-wide product development road map, new product introduction and gating processes- Managed interdepartmental (Engineering, IT, Operations, Sales) and vendor relations, including major equipment supplier, Alcatel-Lucent (Newbridge) on behalf of Marketing VP- Managed design specs, product development, testing, pricing & introduction of a new portfolio of business Internet & application services in Canada, trained sales staff in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa & Calgary- Responsible for market research/analysis, competitive intelligence, product strategy, service IRR capital budgeting, sales support Major accomplishments: - First bilingual enterprise-class SSL-encrypted Web mail service (Java-based) in Canada [French & English] with then groundbreaking 10Mb+ mailbox storage capacity - Established MaxLink as a business web application/ISP/web hosting provider in under 6 months- Built 5 Canadian city and business-focused web portals serving as localized home pages and search engine sites integrated with our application platform for broadband wireless subscribers under the MaxLink brand- Supported major investor relations at the senior management team level for MaxLink—a privately-owned corporation

- Successfully managed a short-term, large-scale, high-profile project for Sprint's complex solutions group requiring comprehensive due diligence to manage risks- Created a customized cross-platform billing and reporting system for a multinational firm with hundreds of office locations across Canada- Managed a combined fONOROLA and Sprint interdepartmental project team involving IT, billing, sales support, customer service, and senior client representatives- Call-Net Enterprises Inc. (known as Sprint Canada and now Rogers Telecom) acquired fONOROLA in June 1998 for $1.78 billion

Headquartered in Montreal, facilities-based carrier fONOROLA was famous for independently deploying the largest fiber optic network across North America (over 23,000 route kilometres) at the time using Nortel IP-over-WDM OC-192 SONET technology, including the first 48-strand fiber-optic cable between Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto along CN Rail right-of-ways with Ledcor Industries as developer and builder at a cost of $120 million. This transcontinental network with redundant fiber-ring architecture provided the shortest direct fiber optic route from North America to Europe and Asia.My duties:- Managing voice & data WAN services (ATM, Frame Relay, Private Line, Point-to-Point, DS-3, T-1 solutions) for large multinational corporations including Canadian divisions of Microsoft, HP (Compaq), Bloomberg, Allstate Insurance- Assisting National and Major Account Reps. with winning new business on direct sales calls (frequently as technical advisor) while serving the evolving voice and data communication needs of existing large enterprise customers across CanadaMajor Accomplishments:- Part of account team that won a highly profitable national ATM data contract with Microsoft after successfully providing mission-critical Windows 98 launch support on demand for their international call centres- As project manager, created a customized billing/reporting system for a multinational with hundreds of offices across Canada, replacing a legacy billing platform

Miami, Fl, Us

Successfully marketed Sprint Canada Long Distance Plans to businesses in a highly-competitive environment.

Toronto, On, Ca

TCS was one of the first Authorized Distributors/Interconnects of Digital Nortel Norstar Meridian Business Telephone PBX, Key and Companion In-building Wireless Systems in Ontario- Hired as the first Service Manager for the first TCS branch in downtown Toronto right after graduating from the University of Toronto - Built TCS'​ downtown Toronto Service Department from the ground up serving small and medium-sized organizations, up to large Fortune 500 companiesResponsible for performing/managing the following:* Design, installation & programming of Digital Nortel Nortstar Meridian Business Telephone PBX, Key and Companion In-building Wireless Systems, Nortel StarTalk Voicemail/IVR Systems, Data/LAN cable networks (Cat-5 10Base-T Ethernet) * Hired, trained & supervised technical and service staff (including regular performance/productivity reviews)* Full technical support, customer service & end-user training* ACD, call accounting software, e-mail configuration, dial-up, modem/fax setup & troubleshooting* Local telephone line/PSTN feature types and equivalency design (e.g. centrex, voice T-1s etc.)Major Accomplishments:- Pioneered first commercial deployments of Nortel's groundbreaking TDMA-based Digital Companion Wireless Microcellular PBX In-Building Telephone Systems in CanadaNote: As part of the world's first digital wireless PBX, Companion digital phones operated on the 800 MHz cellular frequency externally and used the unlicensed PCS band inside the Meridian network using wall or ceiling-mounted base stations and a controller compatible with any Centrex, PBX or key system to deliver in-building wireless voice coverage and wireless computer telephony integration (WCTI)- 2+ years of fixed and wireless telephony programming & design for a broad range of public and private sector organizations including Walmart, the City of Toronto, Saville Systems, French Consulate, French Trade Mission, O&Y, Mitsui, The World's Biggest Book Store (Chapters Indigo)

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Department of Alumni and Development- Supervised, trained and motivated volunteer and paid staff for the pioneering multi-million dollar Annual Fund, GRADitude, Breakthrough Fund, and corporate matching gift campaigns, targeting U of T graduates from over twenty-five academic divisions by phone and mail across Canada- Worked effectively and diplomatically with diverse internal and external stakeholders: students, volunteers, staff, faculty, alumni, corporate sponsors, senior administrators, and government officials- Ensured campaign success using good judgment, initiative, tact and protocol in training and monitoring disparate groups and individuals- Rapidly cultivated a strong and meaningful sense of community among fundraising participants through positive examples—coaching and inspiring students and alumni to achieve high goals in a short time interval- Developed and continuously perfected customized phone scripts, fundraising pitches and messaging techniques for each academic division and corporate sponsor- Personally raised many thousands of dollars in donations monthly via cc donations and mailed in pledges - Gained detailed and wide-ranging knowledge of the University—its faculties and colleges, its unique organizational structure, history, and its cultural diversityAll U of T alumni (40,000+) that donate each year should be recognized for their outstanding school spirit, loyalty, and commitment. The Annual Fund, for example, supported student scholarships, innovative teaching spaces, and academic programs—plus updated technology and equipment. The fund successfully helped U of T attract top students that later served as leaders in their fields.

Bachelor'S, Science & Technology Studies Specialist Degree

New Product Development Program

Certificate Program, Telecommunications Management

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