Igniting HOPE to inspire JOY in a life you love, filled with health, happiness and abundance - this is my passion and purpose. After an accident in 2017, I became certified in modalities that helped me heal, going from wheelchair, to walking, to yoga. Now I coach adults and children, in person, online, worldwide.* 2024 AUTHOR of Chapter: IGNITING JOY for POWERFUL CHOICES, 1/11/24 book release on AMAZON - International Bestseller - Title of book: INSIGHTS FROM EXTRAORDINARY COACHESCERTIFICATIONS:* 2023 FLOW Coach for Peak Performance, Flow Research Collective* 2022 LIFE Coach, Mindvalley* 2021 HOLOBODY Coach, (Holistic Health) Mindvalley* 2020 Rapid Transformational Therapist (Hypnosis), RTT Hypnotherapy by Marisa Peer* 2018 Meditation Coach, by Sura Flow, Liberate Teacher Training

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Since my first class in Beijing, China in 1987, I have continued to teach private clients of all ages, nationalities and language levels. Developing my own unique curriculums and integrating multi-media materials into the class, has always been my joy and specialty.PRIVATELY:• Taught English in-person and online to business people, college students, teens, children, artists, activists, designers, and organizations • Developed unique curriculum to meet the specific needs and goals of the student • Utilized stimulating and relevant multimedia and Apps, with consideration of the students personal learning style, to create joy in learningSCHOOLS:• Business English ESL Teacher/General English ESL - for children, teens and adult learners • Develop own curriculum and materials to supplement school curriculum and textbooks• Taught in NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, TOKYO, BEIJING

• Developed and analyzed financial reports, managed studio finances, and implemented new cash flow procedures to achieve financial targets, for millennial, start-up, digital studio• Acted as introductory touch point for new leads; worked closely with Partners on project proposal content, timeline and budget, to meet highest quality standards• Interacted with team designers, coders, external vendors, as project manager of digital/print projects • Executed studio administration, maintenance, HR, and expenses (Expensify)• Fostered positive customer satisfaction to create/maintain/enhance customer relationships with online product sales and fulfillment• Successly resolved all financial, tax, contract issues, collaborating with bookkeeper, accountant, lawyer • Prepared and issued monthly payroll for employees and freelancers; ADP, Venmo, PayPal, ACH, QuikPay• Maintained job listings, internships, contractors/employees weekly timesheets, health insurance, expenses, benefits, payroll; utilized QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Hangouts, DropBox, Harvest, Slack, Trello

•Launched start-up wine company with German Partner selling German fine wines in New York City’s upscale establishments, including 5 star hotels•Designed start-up brand positioning and client education and communications in a high-end international market with continuously changing criteria from clients•Combined multi-cultural and start-up skills with a background in media, marketing, corporate communications, sales, and copywriting and editing

• English as a Second Language instructor to students from around the globe; Beginner-Advanced level classes, Business Platinum, and One-on-One• Developed specialized curriculum and materials for a variety of subjects including Art, the Environment, Business, Health/Medicine, Law, Aviation, and Alternative Energy/Energy• Incorporated technology, social media, Apps, global & environmental issues, and current events, into classroom learning• Strong global perspective, centering on practical usage, conversation and communication• Focused on renewing each student's joy of learning in the classroom and beyond

Edited and adapted the English version, from the French translation, of "La Trahison de la Finance". Self published, now out in hardback, paperback, and digital format.

•Office manager and project manager for Belgian CEO’s business activities and writing endeavors, including business proposals & daily correspondence•Edited and produced publication of French translation of CEO’s book, The Betrayal of Finance, now out in hardcover and in digital format online

The Solar Peace Sculpture is a 50 foot tall PEACE sign, made of oil barrels and solar panels, with an interactive media base, by the artist Fred George. The sculpture includes environmental & peace edutainment. It is a stand for peace and a stand for the environment. A 25 foot model was built for ART FAIR 21, Cologne, Germany. As Producer I was responsible for PR, fundraising, sculpture media, project management and final production in Germany, where the sculpture still remains.

PLAY AGAIN is an international, award-winning documentary that explores a time when children play more behind screens than outside. The film unplugs a group of tech savy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future. •Has won 11 awards worldwide and Official Selection in over 40 festivals*

FUEL ~ SUNDANCE Audience Award - Best Documentary 2008FUEL is an in-depth, personal journey of oil use and abuse, as it examines wide-ranging energy solutions other than oil, the faltering US auto and petroleum industries, and the latest stirrings of the American mindset toward alternative energy. Awards:- 2008 SUNDANCE Audience Award - Best Documentary; (aka: Fields of Fuel)- 2009 Short-listed for the ACADEMYAcademy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences,'Best Feature Documentary' Short List'Best Original Song' Short ListFeatures:Richard Branson, Robert Kennedy Jr., Sheryl Crow, Woody Harrelson, Julia Roberts, Neil Young, Larry Hagman, Willie Nelson & more.::: The Educational Version & Curriculum ::: www.cinemalibrestore.com/edu/fuel.html

• Project managed all business and philanthropic activities for Vice Chairman of Investment Banking for China; Chairman and Trustee on LA Boards of think tanks, education, culture, and art; including: Asia Society Southern California, LACMA, RAND, CalTech, JPL, Annenberg, USC• Liaised with US & International corporate, government, and Hollywood leaders for promotional and fund raising events, speaking engagements, interviews, sponsorships, deal proposals• Researched for business transactions, interviews and speeches with TV and press • Produced supporting materials for business and philanthropic projects including: Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) Annual Gala Dinner DVD, Mayor Villaraigosa Intro DVD, Lisa Ling Intro DVD, ASSC and Urban Entertainment Institute Mandarin Language Program DVD• Utilized Mandarin Chinese skills

• Established internet consulting services; Clients: ALLOY, COTY, Lacoste• Collaborated with graphic designers to create websites and marketing promotions for web, included designing logos, establishing identities, and concept development• Served as creative director, producer, information architect, account executive, sales

•Initiated and lead development of new group within Morgan Stanley’s Multimedia division/New Media, with primary goal to instill concept of telecommuting, developing their first round-table design room utilizing macs and PC, in an open space for creatives to flourish•Recruited, interviewed, and trained team of designers, Assistant Producer, and Assistant•Served in several roles for the group including manager, producer, creative lead, project manager, content manager, information architect, global lead, corporate/creative translator•Produced projects: brand development worldwide, website development and maintenance, flash presentations, kiosk design and development, graphic design for online, print and TV; branding for Morgan Stanley’s in-house cable TV, multi-media design on big screens for Times Square & for new office building at 745 Seventh Ave •Conceived and developed media to promote and educate management and employees, about Morgan Stanley’s newest building, 745 Seventh Avenue•Facilitated a paradigm shift in the Morgan Stanley workplace, through a variety of mediums, promoting new concept of telecommuting

• Assisted QEG Managing Director with order execution and research sales information flow• Researched, evaluated & selected Asian private equity deals for submission to Managing Director• Expedited information exchange between fund managers, analysts, research sales people and traders in New York, Asia and Europe, to facilitate trades and private equity deals• Managed statistical database of portfolio positions in emerging markets and macroeconomics

• Prepared successful grant to Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Feasibility study / establishment of waste reception facilities in Southeast Asia / Grant received-project initiated• Facilitated public offering of National Response Corporation / NRC (US oil spill clean up)• Coordinated formation of International Response Corporation / IRC (international oil spill clean up)