Multilingual Professional who leverages a wealth of international experience and broad-based business/leadership expertise to facilitate communications and corporate success across varied industries. Skilled linguist, fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), whose dynamic background includes:
Translation/Interpretation ~ Negotiations ~ Relationship Building ~ Program Leadership ~ Training/Teaching
Sales Management ~ Marketing ~ Business Development ~ Budget Planning/Administration
Exceptional Communicator well versed in US/Western and Asian business cultures, practices, and protocols.
~ Repeatedly recruited to interpret for high-profile conferences with 350+ attendees (Dong Guan Exhibition for International Design, Guangzhou International Fellowship Services, Rolls Royce Asia Pacific Sales Symposium, Pino Rica Wine Show).
~ Hand-selected to interpret for executive seminars, confidential C-level meetings, and corporate negotiations/proposals; led engagements for an Australian Consulate official in PR China and Global Research Company senior management.
Versatile Achiever and Quick Study who consistently delivers high-performance results in the face of diverse challenges.
~ Built sales organization and international supplier network to meet 1st-year revenue growth targets for emerging Chinese firm.
~ Named #1 of hundreds in region for presentation/instruction technique; won 1st place in annual teaching competition.
~ Fueled 30% increase in enrollment in < 1 year; led academic promotions, recruiting unprecedented 100% of prospects.
"Andy has that unique ability to create a very comfortable bridge between the culture of China and the culture of North America...a man of integrity...treats all people with respect...he can quickly size up a situation and make a useful contribution." - former CAO, Delta Corp.
"Andy is an excellent translator and interpreter...his profound understanding of languages and his public relations skills [are] evident as a professional linguist." - Secretary General, Guangzhou Translators Association
Master of Arts in Education, Concordia University, Portland, OR, USA, 2010
Graduate Diploma, Advanced Interpreters Program (AIP), Simon Fraser University, Vancouver BC, Canada, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature/Linguistics/Translation, Northeast Normal University, PR China, 1997
Associate of Arts equivalent, Computer Translation, Private Song Hua Jiang University, PR China, 1993
Proficient in multiple computer applications/systems including Windows XP, 2007, MS Office, and Trados
Member of COFLT (Confederation of Foreign Language Teachers) - US
Associate Member, ATA (American Translators Association) - Chinese and Interpreters Divisions
Member, FIT (International Federation of Translators) - International
Member, GTA (Guangzhou Translators Association) - PR China
US Green Card ~ Available for US and international relocation
Freelance Consultant Varied companies and professional organizations US and PR China, 2002 - Present
Manage varied professional translation and simultaneous interpretation engagements (English, Mandarin, Cantonese) including executive meetings, teleconferences, private corporate negotiations, trade shows, promotional events, and press conferences. Perform services for multicultural Western/Asian groups of 2 to 350+.
Translator You Lai Garment Factory Nan Hai, Guangdong Province, PR China, 1998
Translated English/Chinese business documents and correspondence between executives/corporate clients in US and Hong Kong. Reported to General Manager.
Translator Ji Li Computer Color Printing Company Jilin Province, PR China, 1993 - 1995
Translated English technical documentation and computer handbooks for 20-member program office. Created multilingual marketing materials for domestic/international campaigns.
Sales Manager Jing Xin Ze Science & Technology Development Co. Ltd. PR China, 2003 - 2004
Responsible for establishing and directing sales department and international marketing strategy for growing manufacturing operation. Managed P&L, 3 sales reps, and supplier negotiations. Reduced costs while creating revenue pipeline to meet growth objectives.
Mandarin Reading Specialist Minnetonka Public Schools #276 Minnetonka, Minnesota, 08/2010 to Present
Responsible for elementary curriculum, instruction, and development within the Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program.
Mandarin Teacher Lake Oswego School District 7J Lake Osego, Oregon, 08/2006 - 07/2010
Responsible for teaching and developing a three-year Mandarin Language Course for Grades 7-12 students.
English Lecturer/Instructor Guangzhou Cannon Foreign Language Institute PR China, 2001 - 2002
Developed and taught English courses for prestigious private institution serving adult student population. Selected to conduct open promotional classes, driving increased enrollment.
English Teacher/Department Head Guangzhou Hua Mei English Experimental School PR China, 1997 - 2001
Developed curriculum and led primary classroom instruction for elite private school. Selected to head English department comprising 8 teachers. Won top honors for teaching technique and student retention/performance.
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