Michael Graney
Co-Founder at Teawaves- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swedish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Tableau Essential Training (2020.1)
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Teawaves
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United States
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Wholesale Food and Beverage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2022 - Present
Co-founder of a tea business Co-founder of a tea business
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Dynamic Team Solutions
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting Extern
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Feb 2022 - Present
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JEM Organics
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sourcing Intern
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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Feilian Inc.
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United States
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Business Development/Live Streaming Associate
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
-Reseller of US consumer products in China through online channels -Brainstormed new sales approaches and performed live stream infomercials selling thousands of RMB worth of baby formula on TaoBao in China, achieving brand revitalization and thousands of RMB in increased revenue -Acquired thousands of “likes” on Taobao each broadcast and executed strategic new approaches of explaining the product to maintain a consistent sales record in a changing market -Reseller of US consumer products in China through online channels -Brainstormed new sales approaches and performed live stream infomercials selling thousands of RMB worth of baby formula on TaoBao in China, achieving brand revitalization and thousands of RMB in increased revenue -Acquired thousands of “likes” on Taobao each broadcast and executed strategic new approaches of explaining the product to maintain a consistent sales record in a changing market
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Spruce International
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South Africa
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Chinese Interpreter
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Interpreting/Translating Role -Fashion design start up with roots in the Chinese textile industry -Translated and monitored projects/growth planning daily meetings between CEO and designers for a Chinese clothing start-up, for conflict resolution and teamsupport Interpreting/Translating Role -Fashion design start up with roots in the Chinese textile industry -Translated and monitored projects/growth planning daily meetings between CEO and designers for a Chinese clothing start-up, for conflict resolution and teamsupport
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Contract Interpreter
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Interpreting/Translating Role -Interpreted for 50+ Chinese delegates visiting cabinet level members of state government, introducing new markets, promoting and driving increased regional commerce Interpreting/Translating Role -Interpreted for 50+ Chinese delegates visiting cabinet level members of state government, introducing new markets, promoting and driving increased regional commerce
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Mersen
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France
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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English Specialist
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Interpreting/Translating Role -Conducted training with sales teams, interpreting technical sales documents, explaining cultural customs, and mitigating staff communication issues daily Interpreting/Translating Role -Conducted training with sales teams, interpreting technical sales documents, explaining cultural customs, and mitigating staff communication issues daily
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Xi'an Jiaotong University
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China
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Education Management
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Academic Researcher
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
-Conducted academic research utilizing several peer reviewed journals, academic textbooks, etc. as well as first hand interviews with Chinese-US cross border executives and professionals in both English and Mandarin Chinese-Wrote a 60 page, 40,000+ character thesis in addition to other, shorter research papers and supplements for academic advisor as well as other professors in Mandarin
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Teaching Assistant
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
-Fostered and guided professional and intellectual growth for 3 graduate level sections, each with 20 students, ensured 100% graduation rate among students- Created lesson plans, graded 100+ student term papers, managed performance, coached essays, and edited 100+ translations enabling students to achieve written English goals
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English Second Language Teacher - City College
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
-Taught over 200 university students, advanced spoken English enabling the passage of spoken proficiency exams for professional roles or further study abroad, such as TOEFL, IELTS,etc-Taught 5 unique courses per semester: Business English I and II, Video Listening and Speaking, CinemaAppreciation, Extensive Reading, underscoring motivation with practical implication
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher English Foreign Language
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May 2016 - Jul 2019
Part-time private lessons and groups English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher Part-time private lessons and groups English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher
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Actor Model
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May 2016 - Jul 2019
Part-time model in Xi'an, China. Have worked in runway shows, photoshoots and special events. Part-time model in Xi'an, China. Have worked in runway shows, photoshoots and special events.
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Craik Patton House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Interim Executive Director
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
Served as Interim Director for a house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Duties included managing finances, complying with city and state regulations, logging Quickbooks activities, giving tours, fundraising, managing/hosting private and public events, familiarizing myself and building relationships with museum supporters, applying historical knowledge, building the website, working with local media, sending out a monthly newsletter. Served as Interim Director for a house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Duties included managing finances, complying with city and state regulations, logging Quickbooks activities, giving tours, fundraising, managing/hosting private and public events, familiarizing myself and building relationships with museum supporters, applying historical knowledge, building the website, working with local media, sending out a monthly newsletter.
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The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
Served as an administrative assistant for the West Virginia chapter of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Duties included keeping members up to date, sending out letters, keeping databases contemporary, organizing events, fundraising. Served as an administrative assistant for the West Virginia chapter of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Duties included keeping members up to date, sending out letters, keeping databases contemporary, organizing events, fundraising.
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Vail Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
Adult ski instructor for both private and group lessons. Also taught children occasionally. Frequently taught lessons in Spanish to clients from Latin America. Adult ski instructor for both private and group lessons. Also taught children occasionally. Frequently taught lessons in Spanish to clients from Latin America.
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MRC Global
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Trainee
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
-Participating in a rotational, leadership training program for recent college graduates. -Participating in a rotational, leadership training program for recent college graduates.
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Powertec, Inc
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
-Worked with the CEO on a marketing project about entering the Chinese market place. -Wrote a marketing report. -Met with leaders of several companies in China to gather insight and expertise on entering the Chinese marketplace. -Worked with the CEO on a marketing project about entering the Chinese market place. -Wrote a marketing report. -Met with leaders of several companies in China to gather insight and expertise on entering the Chinese marketplace.
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University of Virginia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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student
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Aug 2009 - May 2013
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Greystar
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Collected and analyzed data to help a large residential real estate rental company manage properties more efficiently Performed maintenance and assisted with site management at apartment complexes throughout Atlanta and the southeast Collected and analyzed data to help a large residential real estate rental company manage properties more efficiently Performed maintenance and assisted with site management at apartment complexes throughout Atlanta and the southeast
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Atlanta Braves
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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BAT Team
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Travelled around the state of Georgia with members of the marketing team to bolster Atlanta Braves ticket and merchandise sales Assisted with logistics for events at Turner Field, maintained the grass on the field, and helped the staff with other general tasks Travelled around the state of Georgia with members of the marketing team to bolster Atlanta Braves ticket and merchandise sales Assisted with logistics for events at Turner Field, maintained the grass on the field, and helped the staff with other general tasks
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One Stop
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Wholesale
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300 - 400 Employee
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Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Reorganized filing system at the corporate office of a convenience store chain Oversaw the reorganization of more than 5 years of transaction receipts for all of One Stop’s 40 stores Reorganized filing system at the corporate office of a convenience store chain Oversaw the reorganization of more than 5 years of transaction receipts for all of One Stop’s 40 stores
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Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
Worked for a non-profit organization to help disadvantaged high school students prepare for a job or higher education Managed a reorganization of documents and files during a major transition for the organization Worked for a non-profit organization to help disadvantaged high school students prepare for a job or higher education Managed a reorganization of documents and files during a major transition for the organization
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Education
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Lund University School of Economics and Management
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Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, IMBA -
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Master of Arts - MA, Chinese Studies -
University of Virginia
MBI - McIntire School of Commerce Business Institute, Business -
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, American Studies, East Asian Studies -
Northwood University
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Virginia Episcopal School
High School Diploma -
The Rectory School