Experience

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  WestGroup Research

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Market Research Interviewer

    • 2006 - 2012
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    , Collected demographic information and opinions, as well as other market research information from individuals at home, work, or other locations by telephone or direct intercept at public venues. This information was used for market research analysis. Researched market conditions for businesses in local, regional, or national areas by gathering information by telephone to determine potential sales of a product or service and level of customer satisfaction, or create a marketing campaign. Also gathered demographic information and opinions in residential surveys by telephone and by “direct intercepts” (man in streets interviews) at public venues . Prepared surveys for mailing to respondents,

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  American Cancer Society

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Fund Raiser

    • Jul 2006 - Nov 2006
    • Phoenix, Arizona

    Helped raised money for an annual event by contacting businesses and other organizations by telephone to encourage them to create teams and participate in the event. Most contacts were made by cold calls; work was done by telephone, email, and personal contact.

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  Heng and Sons, Limited

  • Bangkok, Thailand

  • Assistant Director of International Business Communication

    • 2001 - 2006
    • Bangkok, Thailand

    Assistant Director of International Business Communication for Heng and Sons Company, Limited, Bangkok, Thailand. Developed business correspondence protocols, provided training to the Thai staff in English language and international business culture, advised on Internet web page development including the photography of inventory, identified trade shows to expand clientele in the United States of America, facilitated North American sales, represented company at North American, Thai and other international trade shows, conducted business negotiations and conflict resolution sessions with international customers. Attended and assisted in trade shows in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, and New York City.

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  Altyre Enterprises [aka C&K Imports]

  • Glendale, Arizona

  • Owner

    • 1992 - 2000
    • Glendale, Arizona

    Imported and sold (in wholesale and retail markets) sterling silver and gold jewelry manufactured in Thailand. Hong Kong, Australia and other countries to clients in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado. Exported turquoise and jewelry supplies to Thailand. Established retail business selling jewelry, wool blankets and other items to Native American and other interested consumers. Photographed and sold inventory on EBAY. Participated in trade shows in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Phoenix.

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  Institute of Language and Business Communication

  • Tokyo, Japan

  • English Language Instructor

    • Jun 1992 - Aug 1992
    • Tokyo, Japan

    Provided instruction in appropriate English language usage and American business culture to Japanese students.

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  RadioShack

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Associate Salesmaker

    • 1991 - 1992
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Sold computers, televisions and other electronic equipment on a part-time basis. On several occasions was noted for outstanding sales.

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  Youth Policy Institute

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Research Director

    • 1988 - 1989
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Edited and directed research for the premiere edition of "Future Choices: Toward a National Youth Policy"- a special publication designed to teach research methodology and to provide a forum to college students interested in public policy research, edited the Institute's other publications, advised on program and publication development, authored and submitted grant proposals to secure funding, contributed articles to Youth Policy Institute publications.

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  Tennessee Humanities Council

  • Nashville, Tennessee

  • Lecturer for the THCs United States Constitution Bicentennial Speakes Bureau

    • Aug 1987 - Dec 1987
    • Nashville, Tennessee

    Presented speech to interested groups throughout Tennessee on "Constitutional Ideas in Tennessee, 1792-1796."

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  Tennessee State Museum

  • Nashville, Tennessee

  • Consultant

    • Aug 1986 - Nov 1986
    • Nashville, Tennessee

    Organized and promoted a symposium and special film series for the museum; also conducted research and prepared copy for several museum exhibits.

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  Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

  • Nashville, Tennessee

  • Coordinator for the [David/Davy] Crockett Bicentennial

    • 1985 - 1986
    • Nashville, Tennessee

    Organized, developed and directed numerous programs on the state and local level, designed exhibits, raised funds and community support, conducted a symposium, edited a collection of scholarly essays, wrote articles for several different publications and drafted legislation to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of the American folk hero Davy Crockett.

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  Convenient Food Mart

  • Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Manager

    • 1984 - 1986
    • Knoxville, Tennessee

    Opened and managed store for the owner, direct jobbers and other suppliers, maintained cash and inventory control, and assisted customers.

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  Lawson Magee Library

  • Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Library Research Assistant for the McClung Collection

    • 1982 - 1983
    • Knoxville, Tennessee

    Aided library patrons interested in conducting genealogical or historical research, answered mail inquiries, conducted historical and genealogical research, updated family history and local topics files, maintained stacks, files, microfilm archives and special collections.