A bit about me
Male | | from: United States of America
I am currently in Hong Kong
I am currently in Hong Kong
EDUCATION:
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
College of Business Management Degree Program, 1997
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Graphic Communication - Bachelor of Science, 1995
The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Interior design - Associate of Applied Science, 1993
Houston Community College, Houston, Texas, USA
Intessive English Program, 1992
Hong Kong Vocational Training Center, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Introductory Modern Furniture Design Program, 1991
DesignFirst, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Interior and Environmental Design Diploma Course, 1990
EXPERIENCE:
Mogen Furniture, Houston, Texas, USA 2008 - 2011
Title: Marketing Director
Duties: Directing company’s overall marketing and strategic planning programs, and corporate communications. Facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs. Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company. Support and facilitate developement and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
Idees Design Group, Houston, Texas, USA 2002 - 2008
Title: Art Director
Duties: Meeting with the account management team to discuss the client's requirements; gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the advert is aimed at; working closely with the copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client's brief; meeting with the creative director before presenting ideas to clients; pitching ideas to clients; producing sketches or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the client; briefing other members of the creative team; commissioning photographers, artists or film-makers to work on projects; visiting and assessing locations for potential shoots; working on location; attending meetings at production houses and with other designer.
Grace Chapel, Houston, Texas, USA 2006 - 2010 (Part time)
Title: English Instructor
Duties: Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and workshops for groups and individuals; designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials; carrying out assessments of students' needs; planning schemes of work; assessing students' progress; keeping records, and providing mainstream language support.
Asian Language Services, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA 2003 - 2010 (Part time)
Title: Interpreter / Translator
Duties: Check translation of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions. Listen to speakers’ staements in order to determine meanings and to prepare translations. Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
Long Plan Printing, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA 1997 - 2002
Title: Assistant Production Manager
Duties: Prepress setup, scanning, typesetting, digital editing, organized employee training prepared sales presentations, coordinated client needs.
Kinko’s, Houston, Texas, USA 1996 - 1997
Title: Customer Service Representative
Duties: Respond to customer inquiries and problem by providing information or directing requests to others who can supply the necessary information or service.
Y. C. Press Advertising Ltd., Hong Kong 1991 -1992
Title: Production Associate
Duties: Layout and design, prepress setup, scanning, typesetting, digital editing, customer service
Wing Cheung Construction Company, Hong Kong 1989 -1990
Title: Office Clerk
Duties: Handle daily office operations
RELATED SKILLS:
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Well regarded for interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Effectively handles multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly
• Independent; work with minimal supervision and contribute to a team
• Computer softwares: Microsoft Words, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Corel Draw
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
College of Business Management Degree Program, 1997
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Graphic Communication - Bachelor of Science, 1995
The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Interior design - Associate of Applied Science, 1993
Houston Community College, Houston, Texas, USA
Intessive English Program, 1992
Hong Kong Vocational Training Center, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Introductory Modern Furniture Design Program, 1991
DesignFirst, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Interior and Environmental Design Diploma Course, 1990
EXPERIENCE:
Mogen Furniture, Houston, Texas, USA 2008 - 2011
Title: Marketing Director
Duties: Directing company’s overall marketing and strategic planning programs, and corporate communications. Facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs. Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company. Support and facilitate developement and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
Idees Design Group, Houston, Texas, USA 2002 - 2008
Title: Art Director
Duties: Meeting with the account management team to discuss the client's requirements; gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the advert is aimed at; working closely with the copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client's brief; meeting with the creative director before presenting ideas to clients; pitching ideas to clients; producing sketches or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the client; briefing other members of the creative team; commissioning photographers, artists or film-makers to work on projects; visiting and assessing locations for potential shoots; working on location; attending meetings at production houses and with other designer.
Grace Chapel, Houston, Texas, USA 2006 - 2010 (Part time)
Title: English Instructor
Duties: Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and workshops for groups and individuals; designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials; carrying out assessments of students' needs; planning schemes of work; assessing students' progress; keeping records, and providing mainstream language support.
Asian Language Services, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA 2003 - 2010 (Part time)
Title: Interpreter / Translator
Duties: Check translation of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions. Listen to speakers’ staements in order to determine meanings and to prepare translations. Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
Long Plan Printing, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA 1997 - 2002
Title: Assistant Production Manager
Duties: Prepress setup, scanning, typesetting, digital editing, organized employee training prepared sales presentations, coordinated client needs.
Kinko’s, Houston, Texas, USA 1996 - 1997
Title: Customer Service Representative
Duties: Respond to customer inquiries and problem by providing information or directing requests to others who can supply the necessary information or service.
Y. C. Press Advertising Ltd., Hong Kong 1991 -1992
Title: Production Associate
Duties: Layout and design, prepress setup, scanning, typesetting, digital editing, customer service
Wing Cheung Construction Company, Hong Kong 1989 -1990
Title: Office Clerk
Duties: Handle daily office operations
RELATED SKILLS:
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Well regarded for interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Effectively handles multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly
• Independent; work with minimal supervision and contribute to a team
• Computer softwares: Microsoft Words, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Corel Draw
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