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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

-Created a vibrant and motivational learning environment (online and offline).-Regularly taught a diverse range of course books and materials to students aged 3+-Planned and produced fun and interesting activities/materials covering speaking, listening, reading and writing skills-Created good relationships and rapport with students.-Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to maintain effective classroom management.-Lead sessions preparing students for internal examinations and carried out oral testing and grading.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Consulting firm specialized in International TradeMarket Entry, Sourcing, TradingBrand Manager Junior-Analysed consumer data and identified areas of opportunity for new products within client‘s briefs. (Carrefour, Intercontinental)-Managed the sourcing & product development process: Sourcing & audit of suppliers, sampling development, request for quotations, negotiation, product quality and design.-Lead the development of the educational plush, outdoor furnitures, while ensuring the brand identity & strategy aligned with the Go-To-Market strategy.Project Manager Officer-Effectively managed End-to-End projects and timelines for internal and external stakeholders.-Worked closely with team members and clients to improve processes and deliverables-Led merchandising teams across Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Hong Kong.Skills: Market Analysis, Brand Development, Project Management, Sourcing & Negotiation, Cross cultural management

Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area

-Educated students about core concepts, including colours, numbers, shapes, letters, phonics and maths.-Encouraged interaction among students and boosted their confidence and self-esteem.-Used innovative methods to teach students, like storytelling, supervised play, arts and crafts and sensory play.-Developed lesson plans and curriculums in accordance with students' developmental needs.-Communicated with parents about their children's development.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Private Business English Teacher for Adults Pepsico, PokeSlide, Business France -Selected individual courses aligned with the students’ levels, industry and current industry trends.-Created a student centred environment where company employees improved their level of English for Business. -Provided students the knowledge and skills to be able to confidently discuss topics related to marketing, branding, business travel etc.

Vietnam

General English Teacher of Children and Adults -Created a vibrant and motivational learning environment (online and offline).-Regularly taught a diverse range of course books and materials to students aged 3+, including adult communication.-Planned and produced fun and interesting activities/materials covering speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.Skills: Teaching, Communication

Falmouth, Cornwall

Glazed: The Doughnut Addiction Experience, was an experiential marketing event for the new Penryn based business; Doughnut Addiction. The aim of the event was to widen DA'S consumer audience to students, increase their social media following and to launch DA's core business message of addiction awareness. This was achieved through a four phase, immersive and interactive, walk through experience. Attendees were given a sample of Doughnut Addictions dangerously, delicious doughnuts and were transported into an experience which took them through the highs and lows of addiction. Throughout this project, my main responsibilities were event design, marketing and health and safety. All elements of the project were run on a very low budget and required creativity, flexibility and problem solving.The event was extremely successful, with 120 attendees over the two hour running period. Doughnut Addictions following on social media increased by 200 and feedback on understanding the brands message was positive.

Truro, United Kingdom

Vision: To gain confidence and further develop skills essential for working in the events industry.Roles and Responsibilities:- Communicate with potential volunteers face to face and via email.- Create a social media marketing plan and marketing materials- Distribution of marketing materials- Face to face communication with potential sponsors to inform them of the benefits of sponsoring the event.- General event operations tasks- Erection of road closure signs, creation of trader badges- Management of a small team of crowd control volunteers.Skills Required:- Communication- To all stakeholders, Via email and face to face- Computer literate - Knowledge of Social Media Marketing- Time ManagementPersonal Development:Working on this internship has significantly developed my skills and confidence as an event manager, particularly in the area of stakeholder management. Managing stakeholders on an event of this size has taught me of the attention they require and how to manage this and to communicate with them successfully. Confidence is also an attribute which i’ve largely improved on throughout the internship. Confidence in speaking to new people, such as key stakeholders, but also confidence in my work and ability to complete tasks to a professional level.

Falmouth, Cornwall

Taboo was an interactive art exhibition, focusing on sensitive subjects, such as virginities, stress, anxiety, LGBTQ, PTSD, femininity, depression and body image. These themes were portrayed through film, photography and fine art. The aim of Taboo was “to make the uncomfortable, comfortable”. Everything showcased at the event had to be created by Falmouth University students. By putting this in place, the event provided a platform for students to showcase their incredibly unique work, as this is something that is in limited supply in Falmouth. With over 100 attendees, the event succeed in achieving this aim. Not only did this event support students, but through donations, the event raised £60 for the chosen charity, Samaritans.My responsibilities within the project were as follows:- Conducted market research, created and implemented the marketing plan and designs, for both online and print media. Due to overwhelming demand, ticket numbers were increased and event was sold out within 24 hours. - Responsible for liaising with the venue who benefited from 150 potential new customers to their arts charity.- Managed a team of 3 where specific roles were clearly communicated by weekly objectives to ensure deadlines were achieved resulting in a very successful event.