Robert Schoonmaker Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Japan

*Reviewing content in a multitude of languages, primarily English and Japanese, to make sure that it is adhering to the current policy of the client.*Analysis of text, audio, video, and other digital media.*Continuous learning of new information from the client in order to provide them the best product possible.

Tokyo, Japan

Committed to excellence in teaching high quality English lessons while also providing exceptional customer service.* Prepare daily lessons for classroom settings ranging from 1:1 to a 5-student maximum.* Conduct a quick evaluation of student language levels at the start of the session, and where necessary immediately adapt the teaching content, topics or situations to best engage the group in interactive learning and motivate their advancement.* Meet and exceed student expectations in supporting their progress towards the achievement of their English-speaking goals. Customers include full and part-time workers, retirees, students, homemakers and business workers engaged in overseas travel.* Assess individual student performance providing constructive evaluations and feedback at the conclusion of each class. When teaching children, be prepared to share dialogue with parents of their child's aptitude and engagement.* Proactively work with Instruction Manager to gain insight from the student provided assessments of their classroom learning experience; continually look to improve and advance the quality of teaching and service extended to Nova customers.* Collaborate with key stakeholders both in and outside of the classroom setting to create an ideal learning environment for students as well as strategize to promote the advancement of Nova's reputation for teaching excellence. Other Instructors, Instructor Managers, Branch Operations & Customer Care Staff are all integral colleagues to team with for success.

Tokyo, Japan

* Part-time position as permitted by Student Visa.* Responsibilities included bartending, waiting tables and other restaurant help as needed. Ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a high level of support to my employer's management and entire staff was of key importance.* Advanced Japanese language proficiency while working in an exclusively Japanese work environment.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Worked with a number of galleries around the greater Chicago area including Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Mongerson Gallery, and others. * Engaged in small team environment to professionally package and move art pieces ranging from small paintings to large sculptures.* Ensured respectful, damage-free delivery of art collections to the customer.* Installed and deinstalled works of art for commissioned gallery shows.* Cleaned and refurbished gallery space between shows ensuring a highly professional environment for each event.* Managed scheduling for both the Gallery and customer to ensure the most convenient timing for both.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

[Co-Founder, Creative Director and Curator]* Co-created the business concept and subsequent launch of Hidden Dog Gallery.* Collaborated and managed key leadership content including: the scheduling of gallery events; the selection and recruitment of various artistic and music talent; and the coordination of community focused classes and workshops.* Served as primary contact for artist and musicians from the point of their selection and contracting through the duration of their event at the gallery.* Oversaw public admissions and attendance during private gallery events.* Utilized social media and various other online platforms in order to market gallery shows and various events held at the gallery space. * Provided a local gallery space for the exhibition of SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) faculty shows affording them wider exposure to the community as well as university students.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fine And Studio Arts

Japanese Language Certification, Japanese Language

High School Diploma