Experience

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  Overseas Student Service Corp.

  • Strategic Partnerships & Senior Consultant

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  Overseas Student Service Corp. | 留学生网

  • Boston

  • Strategic Partnerships & Senior Consultant

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Boston

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  Jill Bodnar

  • USA/China/Shanghai/Hong Kong

  • International Business Development and Cultural Competency Advisor

    • Nov 2010 - Present
    • USA/China/Shanghai/Hong Kong

    *Cultural Competency Specialist*20 years experience working/living in China, Asia market development. *Fluent in Mandarin Chinese. *Unique understanding of Chinese language and culture. *In depth knowledge of cultural nuances for business, product or service success in China.* Partnership building*Assist & advise companies exploring China market. *Proven track record for increased efficiency and effectiveness. *Aid in removing the mystery and frustration of dealing with a vastly different culture.*JVs with WanDa China and China National Sports Federation*Worked personally with billionaire philanthropist Wang Jian Lin https://g.co/kgs/wVcqMR

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  Medical, Education, Legal, Business

  • Mandarin Interpreter

    • Jan 2009 - Present

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  Bay Path University

  • Longmeadow, MA

  • International Affairs Consultant; Director of International Admissions/Student Services

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2021
    • Longmeadow, MA

    Created and grew a thriving international program for the University. Recruited international students, worked with Chinese universities establish educational partnerships and 2+2 programs approved By National Ministry of Education, developed women's leadership workshops. Immigration PDSO. Represented the institution in global travel in Asia.

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  MassMutual International

  • United States
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Project Manager/Marketing Consultant

    • May 2009 - Oct 2009

    Assisted launch of $100m joint venture in Beijing, China. Accompanied CEO President and VP to China as cultural attaché. Liaison for home office team.

  • Multicultural Marketing

    • Jan 2008 - May 2009

    In-language product and promotional material development for Asian markets. Worked with vendors, B2B.

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  Shu Shi Bao Group of China

  • China/Hong Kong

  • Senior Director/VP

    • Jan 1990 - Jun 2003
    • China/Hong Kong

    Represented Hong Kong industry leader (women's health spas) in China market development. Developed strategy for brand development in mainland China.Developed JV with Chinese partners including Wang Jian Lin of WanDa, and China National Sports Federation.Start-up team leader including site selection, negotiations, business licenses, build-out, equipment import, employee hiring/training, fully operational.Represented company CEO in the USA for IPO and NASDAQ listing. Frequent media spots; TV, radio, interviews, promotions, regular newspaper columnProduced brand merchandise and videos.Brought US iconic brand to China as a franchise.