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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Oversees and manages a portfolio in excess of $10 million USD consisting of over 400 unique architectural and entertainment lighting, control, and power distribution projects executed in the United States, Latin America and Canada.Performs design feasibility review, furnished and updated engineered shop drawings, coordinates design and confab of custom components. Liaises with contracted field installation labor to deliver on timelines, resolve on site issues, and coordinate deployments.Leading internal team to develop, revise and standardize internal processes for international projects to improve delivery efficiency and operational continuity. Collaborated with manufacturing, procurement, and shipping to best prioritize critical components and maintain project progress during supply chain shortages as a result of the pandemic.Onboarded, trained, and mentored three new project managers.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Shanghai, China

Created original lesson plans, instructional materials, and curricula for coursework in both business and English/ESL at the equivalence of a 100-200 level collegiate course. Served as an Academic Committee member, reviewing courses under development for future instruction.Taught classes of five to thirty students at varying levels of English fluency.

Shanghai, China

Santa Monica, Ca

Enforced regulatory compliance for student waivers and equipment and rigging inspections, ensuring they were filed per regulations and codes.Processed accounts receivable, billing, and client invoices. Provided superior customer service, successfully resolving customer complaints and billing disputes to the satisfaction of both parties.Worked with other team members to successfully and regularly achieve weekly and monthly sales goals. Assisted in training of new staff on trapeze best practices.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Liaised with filmmakers and production teams to organize filmmaker guests for panels and Q&A sessions.• Coordinated with filmmakers, distributors, and other festivals to ensure timely delivery of all films.• Tracked shipping and receiving of all films and videos, including origin, carrier, tracking number, and post-festival destination. • Coordinated travel and accommodations and created itinerary and info packets for festival filmmakers and guests.• Created documents to facilitate both internal organization and smooth day-of events.• Worked with filmmakers and distributors to maintain an accurate and up-to-date film database.• Created and distributed promotional packets for festival films.• Served as house manager and on-site volunteer coordinator at screening venues during the festival. • Assisted in various aspects of film screenings and fundraiser events.

Greater Boston Area

• Ensured equipment and personnel were in place in a timely manner prior to event start.• Interfaced with clients to determine and meet event needs and schedules.• Theatrical lighting designer and programmer.• Sound equipment set up and operation.

Greater Boston Area

Coordinated with theatrical project team to assess functional design and ensure implementation matched creative vision. Oversaw and directed crew of 4-20 people for successful multiple-day project installation. Created and implemented efficient plans for each installation project. Generated documents, including hang cards, light plots, and similar instructional materials to divide and coordinate work among the crew.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

• Researched and wrote reports for consular officials on topics of interest, including the Boston Library Irish Collection, Maine-Ireland connections, and the 2014 New England midterm elections.• Assisted Consul General and Vice Consul in consular duties.• Trusted with sensitive diplomatic information.• Assisted in planning and hosting events for foreign politicians and other visitors.• Processed passport applications.• Administrative duties.

Greater Boston Area

• Facilitated Governor Patrick's “Innovation Economy Partnership Mission to Colombia", assisted in the research, coordination, and preparatory work for the mission.• Researched and wrote briefing materials for the Governor and MOITI staff in advance of meetings with foreign dignitaries.• Conducted advance research on foreign trade shows, identified local businesses that would benefit from attendance, and assisted with the planning and coordination of such trips.• Assisted Governor’s staff in planning and conducting the President of Peru’s visit to Boston and meeting with the Governor.

Oxnard, California

• Answered phones, greeted clients, and fulfilled receptionist duties for the front office.• Performed scheduling duties, document organization, and other assistant duties for the CEO.• Created and maintained a digital database of existing files.• Designed and put together promotional materials.• Assisted sales staff with inventory management.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Business, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Thesis: The Growth and Popularity of Ice Hockey in China

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Northeastern University Dance Company, Silver MasqueMinors in Chinese, Theatre, Political Science and East Asian.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Technical Theatre, Dance Ensemble, Teamsters