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Master’s-level marketing professional with international experience in development and implementation of marketing concepts, strategies, and programs for increasing revenues and market share. Skilled networker and negotiator with proven abilities in development of alliances leading to fruitful contracts. Conducted marketing research for domestic and international products developing statistical data sets. In-depth understanding of the Chinese culture and business practices. Fully bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish with elementary and limited proficiencies in Chinese, Japanese, and Italian. Computer savvy with proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver), Expert Author, Windows Operating Systems.


Served as a freelance consultant providing marketing consulting to local as well as large, multinational Chinese and European corporations developing strategies for internal Chinese markets, as well as international trading opportunities. 
•	Teamed with the General Manager of Marketing, and key officials from China Resources in the development of international programs focused on sales of bottle-grade PET from the company’s 550,000 million ton per year plant leveraging a current relationship with Coke Cola.   
•	Collaborated with the Chinese-based finance manager of the Austrian firm, Schelling in design and deployment of a program to expand the company’s footprint into China. 
•	Developed a relationship with two Chinese restaurant chains; conducted marketing statistical analysis on local beverage taste and pricing points for potential new products. Arranged payment for consulting service based on a per drink royalty. 
•	Obtained a subsequent contract from one of the restaurants for de

Business Consultant

Served as a multi-discipline instructor to several universities including China University of Mining and Technology, Changzhou Institute of Technology, and Changzhou University.  Taught university-level oral English and Spanish, electronic design, and web programming. 
•	Developed ground-up curriculums in digital design and web programming for junior-level engineering students preparing for future engineering/technical training in Ireland.


Foreign Professor

Conducted full-scale client relationship management efforts for this provider of pool, hot tub, and spa services. 
•	Provided 50% equity funding to purchase the equipment and client accounts from an existing entity.
•	Designed a successful marketing strategy, which involved a client referral program, trade show visibility, and networking with competitor organizations.
•	Assisted the President/Co-Owner during sales calls and negotiations demonstrating the value-added proposition the company offered in cost and service quality.


Executive Partner/Co-Owner

Performed a wide range of technical duties including development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for Microsoft Office tutorials, internal quality control, and product development.
•	Developed Microsoft Office Suite GUI clones with a proprietary software, Expert Author used on CD-based tutorials for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  
•	Conducted quality control reviewing modules developed by a third-party offshore vendor. Analyzed code and functionalities for congruence to specifications. 
•	Teamed with the Chief Engineer and President in resolution of faulty third-party coding issues. Resolved all quality problems and met critical publication deadlines. 
•	Managed the audio inputs from voice actors and timing sequences into the CD tracks for excellent vocal sound quality and synchronization with the material.  


Software Scripter

Assisted students in C++, digital and analog design, mathematics, English, and other general subjects. 
•	Improved the mentoring center with promotion of the center at freshman orientations, distribution of leaflets and flyers along with physical reorganization of the space providing a more inviting atmosphere.  


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