Hangzhou Dianzi University                                                                      Sept. 2009-Contract ends June 30, 2010

        University teacher for Junior level students 

Teach journalism, English speaking countries culture and society and oral English at large university in Hangzhou. I  create all lesson plans, class curriculum, tests including administering and scoring methodologies to be used in multiple classrooms. 

Note: Also completing my Master’s degree from Concordia University by writing my Master’s thesis in China. Graduation in September, 2010. 

        That’s China Editorial Office and the State Council Information Office                          Nov. 2009-Feb. 2010

         Writer/Author of  “2010 Tianjin Guide “.  Publisher: China International Press and Shanghai Expo Bureau.

Writer and researcher of the official Chinese “2010 Guidebook of Tianjin”, a 250-page travel and information guide with accompanying 200 original photos of Tianjin (3^rd largest city in China). The book contains information on Tianjin’s economy, history, culture, tourism sites, shopping, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and covers the latest developments in the Binhai New Area. The book will be used to aid foreigners during their stay in China during the Shanghai World Expo 2010.  (Completed in 4 months).

        Jin Magazine (English Magazine for Expats living in Asia)                                                             Dec. 2008-Dec. 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                        

        English Editor/Writer   

Feature and travel writer for specialized Expat community in Asia Also responsible to edit all articles, ads and information in the magazine to ensure strict proper English language usage throughout the publication, rewriting as necessary. 

Note: Also a student at Nankai University studying in their Mandarin language program. (August 2008-June 2009)

         Carroll Consultant Services                                                                       January 2005-August 2008

          Consultant business                       

Worked  and trained executives of existing corporations, implementing systems to generate new markets for their products and services.  I worked with corporate team to strategize new marketing ideas in the area of print and broadcast media, advertising, targeting new markets and customer retention programs.  Some companies include: Rosenfeld, Inc., Jack Studnicky Co., Ron Lewinsky Inc., Sonjia Haywood Properties, Ron Marks Development, Davidson Construction, Lyle Services, Inc. (jobs were all over the United States and one in Costa Rica.)

Note: Also Attended University of South Florida to attain my Bachelor’s degree and taught English to Chinese professors at Confucius Institute at USF.

        Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper, TC News, Texarkana Gazette     (3 years active in publishing/ writing)    

        REPORTER/EDITOR

              Worked for multiple newspapers and magazine publishing positions in USA.

        LANDMARK SEMINAR AND “EXCELERATED” BUSINESS SCHOOL, San Diego, Cal./Kuala Lampur, Malaysia(2 Years)

        Seminar Leader/Speaker/ Logistics for travel abroad locations/Recruiter

Took part in both programs’ leadership and speaker program for self-development and then worked with international speaking seminars in USA and Malaysia. Trained in public speaking and motivational business training through these two programs.

        Mariner Properties, Inc                                                                                                                         (6 years with company)

        Executive Marketing Director

Five star resort and condominium developer on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida. Responsible for all marketing operations from beginning stages of construction to final sell-out. This included market specific print and visual media, writing all press releases, brochure material, internal and external memos and letters regarding marketing and sales.  Duties included branding product and public relations with community involvement through gala events with coordination of local media outlet’s coverage. Hired and trained marketing support staff within corporation. Responsible for multiple developments over many years including: South Seas Plantation, Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Cottages, Tortuga Beach Club, Plantation Beach Club.

Personal activities and positions:

       City council member, Lyle, Washington

       Member of Oregon state Children’s commission

        Project Director for Angels Anonymous (Disaster Relief Organization)

       Fund Raising Chairperson for March of Dimes