Self-Description

I am an easy going, passionate, responsible man who wants to does his best to accomplish any goals he sets for himself. I enjoy teaching and learning, as I feel that both are integral to everyone’s life. Once you learn something, your job is to pass it on to others and use it to improve the quality of your life and the world.

Education

2009  – 2010                      Hiroshima University      

◇     Study Abroad

2007 – 2009                      Western Carolina University 

◇     BA Philosophy

2006 – 2007                      Cape Fear Community College    

2006 – 2007                      Hoggard High School      

2005－2006                      New Hanover High School

2003－2005                      Riverside High School

2002－2003                      Homeschooled

2001－2002                      Neal Middle School

2000－2001                      Brodgen Middle School

Honors

Honors Dorm

Magna Cum Laude

Languages

English: Native

Latin: Basic

Japanese: Basic

Chinese: Very Basic

Spanish: Very Basic (Speaking Only)

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Basic HTML, PaintShop Pro, Paint.Net, ZoomBrowser EX, Sony Vegas Movie Studio, Camtasia, Garage Band

Work Experience

06/2009 – 02/2010           Yoshinaga Juku

Position                              English Teacher

Location                             Saijo, Hiroshima, Japan

Starting Pay                        $15.00 an hour

Ending Pay                         $15.00 an hour

Supervisor                                 Akemi Yoshinaga

Phone Number                          082-423-5083

Reason For Leaving            Moved back to America

06/2009 – 02/2010                   Kemco

Position                              American Consultant/Translator

Location                             Saijo, Hiroshima, Japan

Starting Pay                        $10.00 an hour

Ending Pay                         $10.00 an hour

Supervisor                                 Mr. Kurokawa

Phone Number                          082-424-0541‎

Reason For Leaving            Moved back to America

08/2008 – 12/2008                   WCAT Radio 22

Position                              Radio Personality

Location                             Cullowhee, NC, USA

Starting Pay                        $10 an hour

Ending Pay                         $10 an hour

Supervisor                                 Tony Pastore

Phone Number                          828-227-7170

Reason For Leaving            Moved to Japan

10/2005-02/2006               Thalian Hall

Position                              Techie

Location                             Wilmington, NC, USA

Starting Pay                        $100 per show

Ending Pay                         $150 per show

Supervisor                                 Hannah Funderburke

Phone Number                          910-343-3664

Reason For Leaving            Relocated

Other Experiences

11/2002 – 06/2004            Staff Member on multiple websites

08/2003 – 06/2006            Took Theater/Acting Classes

08/2005 – 06/2007            Japanese Culture Club President

08/2006 – 06/2007            CISCO Club Vice President

01/2007 – 08/2007            London Calling Podcast, Regular Guest

01/2007                      Leadership Conference at Hoggard High

10/2007 – Present              Editing Audio/Video

11/2007                      Multicultural Leadership Conference

at UNC Charlotte

08/2009                      Guest on Kamon English Lesson (TV Show)

11/2009                      Voice on ESL CD for Japanese Elementary Schools

11/2009                      Children In Need volunteer (promoting

ChartJackers)

Interests

Photography, Videography, Writing, Hiking, Kendo, Fencing, Radio/Podcasts, Salsa Dancing, Music, Movies, and Video Games.

Objective

I would like a position which allows me to be creative, while educating or informing individuals, and continuing to learn and grow.

References: Available upon request