Darren Biggs
Senior International Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer at Tokyo International University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Full professional proficiency
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Kui Wedemeyer
Everything Darren does is done to the best of his ability. Darren's language skills are only second to his people skills. I have seen Darren successfully coordinate large groups of strangers in both English and Japanese in both large and small events. When it comes to working with people, Darren provides an intelligent, human touch that not only gets the job done, but inspires others as well.
Kui Wedemeyer
Everything Darren does is done to the best of his ability. Darren's language skills are only second to his people skills. I have seen Darren successfully coordinate large groups of strangers in both English and Japanese in both large and small events. When it comes to working with people, Darren provides an intelligent, human touch that not only gets the job done, but inspires others as well.
Kui Wedemeyer
Everything Darren does is done to the best of his ability. Darren's language skills are only second to his people skills. I have seen Darren successfully coordinate large groups of strangers in both English and Japanese in both large and small events. When it comes to working with people, Darren provides an intelligent, human touch that not only gets the job done, but inspires others as well.
Kui Wedemeyer
Everything Darren does is done to the best of his ability. Darren's language skills are only second to his people skills. I have seen Darren successfully coordinate large groups of strangers in both English and Japanese in both large and small events. When it comes to working with people, Darren provides an intelligent, human touch that not only gets the job done, but inspires others as well.
Experience
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Tokyo International University
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Japan
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior International Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
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Apr 2021 - Present
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International Student Recruitment and Admissions Officer
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2021
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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Director, CIEE Tokyo
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
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Manager, Program Operations
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2017
While working closely with the Center Director and other members of the staff, I help ensure the quality and success of the programs at the CIEE Tokyo Study Center. Current programs offered include:- Arts and Sciences (semester- and year-long)- Summer Japanese Studies- Gap Year Abroad- Custom and Faculty-led Programs- International Faculty Development Seminar
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GABA Corporation
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Japan
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Business English Instructor
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Nov 2010 - Sep 2013
Taught English communication to working professionals from a variety of industries in a one-to-one setting Created specified lesson content to fit the short-term and long-term needs of individual clients Conducted corporate lessons by special request at companies in IT, sales, consulting, and other industries Main presenter at a series of marketing seminars in Summer, 2011 Taught English communication to working professionals from a variety of industries in a one-to-one setting Created specified lesson content to fit the short-term and long-term needs of individual clients Conducted corporate lessons by special request at companies in IT, sales, consulting, and other industries Main presenter at a series of marketing seminars in Summer, 2011
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CIEE
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Brazil
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Program Assistant (part time)
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
Helped counsel students from the US, Korea, and China on issues including academics, health, and culture shock Reviewed Summer 2013 program applications to ensure accuracy, eligibility, and completion Completed general office duties, including writing newsletters, creating spreadsheets, and organizing files Translated Japanese documents to English as needed Helped counsel students from the US, Korea, and China on issues including academics, health, and culture shock Reviewed Summer 2013 program applications to ensure accuracy, eligibility, and completion Completed general office duties, including writing newsletters, creating spreadsheets, and organizing files Translated Japanese documents to English as needed
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CyraCom
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical and Business Interpreter (Japanese-English)
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and Japanese speaking patients over the phone. Interpreted in medical situations such as triage, treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, child delivery and child care, hospice, and more. Assisted in hundreds of transactions for Disneyland, retail companies, insurance agencies, and utility companies Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and Japanese speaking patients over the phone. Interpreted in medical situations such as triage, treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, child delivery and child care, hospice, and more. Assisted in hundreds of transactions for Disneyland, retail companies, insurance agencies, and utility companies
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Pima Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty (Japanese Language)
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
Taught original lessons that enhanced students’ Japanese skills and interest in Japan Coached students participating in Tucson’s Annual Japanese Speech Contest Taught original lessons that enhanced students’ Japanese skills and interest in Japan Coached students participating in Tucson’s Annual Japanese Speech Contest
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JET Programme
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
Designed and implemented English lessons and cultural activities at three public schools Trained 200+ new ALTs on effective teaching methods and dealing with culture shock Facilitated summer cultural exchange and language workshops for native Japanese teachers of English Coordinated monthly volunteer activities at an orphanage in Okayama City Designed and implemented English lessons and cultural activities at three public schools Trained 200+ new ALTs on effective teaching methods and dealing with culture shock Facilitated summer cultural exchange and language workshops for native Japanese teachers of English Coordinated monthly volunteer activities at an orphanage in Okayama City
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Education
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Sophia University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Global Studies -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts -
Konan University