Michael Graney

Co-Founder at Teawaves
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Chinese Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Swedish Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Tableau Essential Training (2020.1)
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Wholesale Food and Beverage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Co-founder of a tea business Co-founder of a tea business

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consulting Extern
      • Feb 2022 - Present
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sourcing Intern
      • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
    • United States
    • Business Development/Live Streaming Associate
      • 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

    • Chinese Interpreter
      • 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

    • Contract Interpreter
      • 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

    • France
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • English Specialist
      • 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

    • China
    • Education Management
    • Academic Researcher
      • 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

    • Teaching Assistant
      • 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

    • English Second Language Teacher - City College
      • 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

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher English Foreign Language
      • 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

    • Actor Model
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Interim Executive Director
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Ski Instructor
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Leadership Trainee
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • student
      • Aug 2009 - May 2013
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • BAT Team
      • 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

    • Wholesale
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • 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

Education

  • Lund University School of Economics and Management
    Exchange Semester, Economic history
    2021 - 2022
  • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, IMBA
    2020 - 2022
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
    Master of Arts - MA, Chinese Studies
    2016 - 2019
  • University of Virginia
    MBI - McIntire School of Commerce Business Institute, Business
    2013 - 2013
  • University of Virginia
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, American Studies, East Asian Studies
    2009 - 2013
  • Northwood University
    2012 - 2012
  • Virginia Episcopal School
    High School Diploma
    2006 - 2009
  • The Rectory School
    2004 - 2006

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