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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Co-founder of a tea business

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

-Reseller of US consumer products in China through online channels-Brainstormed new sales approaches and performed live stream infomercials selling thousands of RMB worth of baby formula on TaoBao in China, achieving brand revitalization and thousands of RMB in increased revenue-Acquired thousands of “likes” on Taobao each broadcast and executed strategic.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Interpreting/Translating Role-Fashion design start up with roots in the Chinese textile industry-Translated and monitored projects/growth planning daily meetings between CEO and designersfor a Chinese clothing start-up, for conflict resolution and teamsupport

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Interpreting/Translating Role-Interpreted for 50+ Chinese delegates visiting cabinet level members of state government,introducing new markets, promoting and driving increased regional commerce

Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China

Interpreting/Translating Role-Conducted training with sales teams, interpreting technical sales documents, explaining culturalcustoms, and mitigating staff communication issues daily

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

-Conducted academic research utilizing several peer reviewed journals, academic textbooks, etc. as well as first hand interviews with Chinese-US cross border executives and professionals in both English and Mandarin Chinese-Wrote a 60 page, 40,000+ character thesis in addition to other, shorter research papers and supplements for academic advisor as well.

Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China

-Fostered and guided professional and intellectual growth for 3 graduate level sections, each with 20 students, ensured 100% graduation rate among students- Created lesson plans, graded 100+ student term papers, managed performance, coached essays, and edited 100+ translations enabling students to achieve written English goals

Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China

Part-time private lessons and groups English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher

Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China

Part-time model in Xi'an, China. Have worked in runway shows, photoshoots and special events.

Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China

-Taught over 200 university students, advanced spoken English enabling the passage of spoken proficiency exams for professional roles or further study abroad, such as TOEFL, IELTS,etc-Taught 5 unique courses per semester: Business English I and II, Video Listening and Speaking, CinemaAppreciation, Extensive Reading, underscoring motivation with practical.

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Served as Interim Director for a house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Duties included managing finances, complying with city and state regulations, logging Quickbooks activities, giving tours, fundraising, managing/hosting private and public events, familiarizing myself and building relationships with museum supporters, applying.

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Served as an administrative assistant for the West Virginia chapter of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Duties included keeping members up to date, sending out letters, keeping databases contemporary, organizing events, fundraising.

Beaver Creek, Colorado

Adult ski instructor for both private and group lessons. Also taught children occasionally. Frequently taught lessons in Spanish to clients from Latin America.

Houston, Texas

-Participating in a rotational, leadership training program for recent college graduates.

中国浙江嘉善

-Worked with the CEO on a marketing project about entering the Chinese market place.-Wrote a marketing report.-Met with leaders of several companies in China to gather insight and expertise on entering the Chinese marketplace.

美国·弗吉尼亚州·夏洛茨维尔

美国大亚特兰大地区

Collected and analyzed data to help a large residential real estate rental company manage properties more efficientlyPerformed maintenance and assisted with site management at apartment complexes throughout Atlanta and the southeast

美国 大亚特兰大地区

Travelled around the state of Georgia with members of the marketing team to bolster Atlanta Braves ticket and merchandise salesAssisted with logistics for events at Turner Field, maintained the grass on the field, and helped the staff with other general tasks

美国·西弗吉尼亚州·查尔斯顿市

Reorganized filing system at the corporate office of a convenience store chainOversaw the reorganization of more than 5 years of transaction receipts for all of One Stop’s 40 stores

美国·西弗吉尼亚州·查尔斯顿市

Worked for a non-profit organization to help disadvantaged high school students prepare for a job or higher educationManaged a reorganization of documents and files during a major transition for the organization

Exchange Semester, Economic History

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Imba

Master Of Arts - Ma, Chinese Studies

Activities and Societies: Chinese Government Scholarship Council (CSC) - full scholarship including living expensesThree year M.A. program.

Mbi - Mcintire School Of Commerce Business Institute, Business

Intensive, comprehensive business course designed for liberal arts majors at the end of their college careers to gain insight into.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American Studies, East Asian Studies

Education record

Built a network with 32 other college students from 17 different countries through the YPO/WPO organization Engaged with Chinese language.

High School Diploma

Education record