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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Research and marketing at LaunchPod Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that specializes in creating and growing podcasts for businesses. We have developed 'Top 100' podcasts in most major podcasting categories and have been able to successfully develop podcasts for businesses across a variety of industries. While we pride ourselves on our creativity, what sets us apart from other podcasting agencies is that nearly all of the decisions that shape the course of our client's podcasts are driven by data, research, and testing.

Provo, Utah Area

• Directing a team of 6 employees in the development and innovation of online language learning products, requiring consistent coordination and communication with team members and upper-management. • Conducting research to produce 4 multimedia projects, including a Japanese grammar dictionary application, a beginner Japanese textbook, a weekly comic, and a daily podcast. • Executing strategic marketing efforts, increasing podcast downloads from 13,300 to 112,000 per month, becoming the top Japanese language podcast on Spotify and one of the top language podcasts on iTunes.

Provo, Utah Area

• Fill a daily average of 100+ digital loan requests for students and professors, requiring strict attention to detail and fluency with library specific computer programs. • Address patron needs in person, over the phone, and through email. • Assist supervisor in management of 6 student-staff, including interviewing, hiring, and executing plans to increase efficiency.

Provo, Utah Area

Department of East Asian Languages • Conducted cultural research analysis in close collaboration with 2 professors and 2 translators. • Investigated 100+ articles, in Japanese and English to collect and synthesize data.

Niigata, Japan

• Instructed 24 Japanese students, in class on a daily basis, and in one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve their English skills. • Oversaw daily needs of 25 students, including scheduling and transportation, as well as the bookkeeping and account management of the school. • Managed monthly school budged of 8-10k to cover food, transportation, and supplies.